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Stanford Message to Students About Protests

Sent out yesterday: This post provides an update from Stanford University about the encampment recently set up on Stanford's White Plaza. It follows the message sent to students by the president and provost last Friday, April 26. Additional updates will be posted to this page as needed. Stanford welcomes and…

Reason · May 1, 2024

Letter from Stanford President and Provost to Incoming Stanford Students

Dear XXX, Congratulations on earning a place in Stanford University's Class of 2028! This is a moment to celebrate the hard work and determination that have brought you to this moment, and also to reflect on the next stage of your education. Amid all the challenging and polarizing issues being…

Reason · Apr 18, 2024

Stanford Hires Kyle Smith To Revamp Basketball Program

Stanford University appoints Kyle Smith as head coach to revitalize men's basketball program, aiming for success in the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Star Amateur Rachel Heck Announces Surprising Decision About Her Future

The former World No.3 amateur wrote a letter - published by No Laying Up - which explained the reasons behind her decision

Golf Monthly · Mar 25, 2024

Stanford University says data of thousands was stolen in ransomware attack

Some 27,000 people have had their data stolen, including Social Security numbers and government ID data.

TechRadar · Mar 13, 2024

Oil and gas companies emit more climate-warming methane than EPA reports

Oil and gas drillers are releasing more climate-warming methane than the government estimates, a new study shows.

WEKU · Mar 13, 2024

Old power lines plus climate change mean a growing risk of utilities starting fires

Texas investigators say the largest wildfire in state history appears to be caused by a power line. Aging utility infrastructure ups the risk of starting wildfires as the climate heats up.

WEKU · Mar 12, 2024

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Hyderabad Metro Rail, now a Stanford University case study

Stanford University case study on Hyderabad Metro Rail's successful execution showcases innovative leadership in public-private partnership projects.

The Hindu · Mar 10, 2024

Free Speech Unmuted: Deplatformed: The Supreme Court Hears Social Media Oral Arguments

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=moLCz7C6_gQ This episode is about the Netchoice cases, and was recorded right after the oral arguments. You can watch on YouTube, or subscribe on any podcast platform. It's put together by the Hoover Institution at Stanford University, where I'll be starting as the Thomas M. Siebel Senior Fellow in May.

Reason · Mar 4, 2024

Michelle Adelman, Founder Of Crossover Meats, Introduces A Delicious And Sustainable Alternative That Isn't Plant-Based

Patented from a lab at Stanford University, Crossover Meats is answering the calls of environmentally conscious individuals who want to leave a positive mark on the planet.

International Business Times · Mar 2, 2024

10 Richest Universities In The US: Fortunes In Education

The top U.S. universities boast impressive revenue streams and a track record of launching students into high-paying careers.

International Business Times · Mar 1, 2024

Gayle King's Children Achieve Success In Diverse Fields

Explore Gayle King's parenting journey and the successful careers of her children, Kirby and William. Witness their strong family bond and shared milestones.

Japanese Phenom Rintaro Sasaki Commits to Stanford Baseball

Japanese high school baseball star Rintaro Sasaki has signed with Stanford, opting for a U.S. college over a potential Nippon Professional Baseball Draft s...

California-size Antarctic ice sheet once thought stable may actually be at tipping point for collapse

Researchers have discovered the base of the Wilkes Subglacial Basin, which holds enough ice to raise sea levels by as much as 10 feet, may already be partially thawed.

LiveScience · Feb 13, 2024

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PC Gamer · Feb 7, 2024

A wargame experiment pitting AI chatbots against each other ended exactly how you'd expect

Wouldn't you prefer a good game of Global Thermonuclear War?

International Business Times · Jan 17, 2024

SBF Controversy Continues: Bankman And Fried Counter FTX's Clawback With Dismissal Request

FTX did not specify the exact sum allegedly misappropriated by Bankman and Fried but detailed certain expenditures: Bankman's annual remuneration of $200,000 as a senior adviser to the FTX foundation, over $18 million allocated for Bahamian real estate, and $5.5 million in contributions made by the FTX Group to Stanford…

The Conversation · Jan 9, 2024

Plagiarism is not always easy to define or detect

Quite a few high-profile careers in higher education have been upended as of late amid questions of academic integrity. Marc Tessier-Lavigne, who had served as president of Stanford University for seven years, stepped down in 2023 after it was determined that he had co-authored several academic papers that contained manipulated…

The Hindu · Jan 6, 2024

Claudine Gay | Forced exit

Right-wingers' witch-hunt of Harvard's first Black president, Claudine Gay, ended with her resignation after plagiarism allegations.

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Windows Central · Jan 4, 2024

New AI pinpoints your exact location from one photo with 92% Street View accuracy — beating a pro GeoGuessr player

Graduate students from Stanford University have developed an AI-powered app that can determine your exact location based on Google Street View data.

The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2023

US seizes more illegal e-cigarettes, but thousands of new ones are launching

U.S. officials are seizing more shipments of unauthorized electronic cigarettes

WEKU · Dec 29, 2023

Wildfire smoke this year woke up places unaccustomed to its effects. Now what?

Wildfires worsened by climate change spewed smoke over much of North America this year. It's a new reality Americans haven't yet processed: how dangerous the smoke is for human health.

Louder · Dec 26, 2023

"We'll embark on a sonic journey through the band's diverse and ever-evolving music": Stanford University is offering a course studying the music and culture of the Grateful Dead

The course is taught by musician and author David Gans, host of the Grateful Dead Hour radio show

The Hindu · Dec 15, 2023

Counting scientists’ productivity with numbers undermines science | Explained

Stanford University’s John Ioannidis recently ranked the top 2% of scientists in various fields. This list is based on 6 citation indicators, including total citations and single-author citations. However, this system has drawbacks, such as not accounting for quality/impact of work, not extrapolating between fields, and incentivising unethical practices. Ranking…

International Business Times · Dec 13, 2023

Bankman-Fried's Case 'Almost Impossible To Win,' SBF Is The 'Worst Witness,' Defense Counsel Admits

The 76-year-old legal expert also disclosed how Bankman-Fried made things all the more challenging when he went off the script during his testimony, eventually making his case "unwinnable."

Al Jazeera · Dec 8, 2023

Tech firms failing to ‘walk the walk’ on ethical AI, report says

Stanford University researchers say AI ethics practitioners report lacking institutional support at their companies.

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