New brain imaging technology captures clearer picture Erin Inman February 2, 2011 0 Comments Our picture of the human brain just got a lot clearer with the development of a new technique that allows scientists to monitor neurons in a live brain for months at a time. Read More »
Stanford students compete to hear the words, ‘You’re hired!’ Erin Inman January 28, 2011 0 Comments Stanford TV casts undergrad aspiring board room big wigs in its version of The Apprentice. Read More »
Panels discuss ideas for a better Internet Erin Inman January 19, 2011 0 Comments Law students proposed new solutions to Internet problems, from those as common as a forgotten password to ones as high-profile as human rights activism and free speech, in “Four Ideas for a Better... Read More »
Cohen considers tech’s role in 21st-century politics Erin Inman January 13, 2011 0 Comments “The 21st century is all about surprises, and the spread of technology is the wild card,” said Jared Cohen ’04 during a talk sponsored by Stanford in Government on Wednesday night about how... Read More »
Researcher making strides in high-tech photography Erin Inman January 6, 2011 0 Comments Imagine taking pictures at a soccer game. Currently photographers have two main options: set the camera to sports mode or manually adjust its settings to create a good shot. But what if... Read More »
Researchers examine complex neuron activity in movement planning Erin Inman November 16, 2010 0 Comments "Imagine you're a golfer, set up to tee, getting ready to swing," said electrical engineering researcher Mark Churchland. "Something goes on inside your brain. Getting ready to hit the ball, to be... Read More »
Squids for Kids brings cephalopods to the classroom Erin Inman November 8, 2010 0 Comments Squids for Kids, a growing outreach program run through Stanford's Hopkins Marine Station, is teaching good ocean stewardship to kids. Read More »
Brown, Newsom, Boxer elected Erin Inman November 3, 2010 2 Comments Democrats took over Sacramento’s top spots as Attorney General Jerry Brown won the California gubernatorial race and San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom won the lieutenant governor’s race. Democrat... Read More »