This MacArthur winner wants every child in the world to own a microscope
Stanford University inventor Manu Prakash thinks if every child can have a pencil, then they should have a microscope. So, he built a $1 version.
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Light sentence for Stanford rapist sparks national outrage
Last week, 20-year-old Stanford swimmer Brock Turner was sentenced to six months in prison for sexually assaulting an unconscious woman. Turner was facing up to 20 years, and the lenient sentence has drawn criticism from observers -- including the victim,…
Millions in the U.S. impacted by food allergies, but a cure may be on the horizon
Nearly 90 percent of food allergies are caused by eight foods: cow’s milk, soy, wheat, peanut, tree nuts, shellfish, fish and eggs. In the U.S., about 17 to 18 million people have these allergies, and the number is growing every…
A battery that could charge your phone in one minute? Ask Stanford.
Scientists at Stanford University say they have developed an ultrafast aluminum battery that can be charged in as little as one minute.
Stanford University announced today that recently-accepted students whose parents have less than $125,000 in income or assets won’t have to pay anything toward tuition. And for those making below $65,000, room and board will also be free.
PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel has argued that college is overvalued in this country and that not everyone should go. He's even called it a bubble -- like housing. But entrepreneur and academic Vivek Wadhwa defends higher education, calling Thiel's ideas…
Federal Reserve announces pull back on stimulus as Bernanke nears end of tenure…
What if the Fukushima Ice Wall Defrosts? Looking at Risks of Japan's Experiment…
Could More Highly Skilled Guest Workers Help Spark Tech-Driven Economy?…
