Cochlear implants help deaf toddlers hear and speak, but they come with controversy
Averi Halbert was born deaf, but cochlear implants have helped her learn to listen and speak. Yet, implants are still controversial in the deaf community.
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Could the lowly coupon inspire positive social change? Startup trades good deeds for discounts
One Stanford grad entrepreneur thinks his startup, ActBolder.com, holds the key to effective advertising. It rewards customers who do good deeds with coupons and deals.
Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley gives sick and orphaned animals a second chance
The Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley provides veterinary attention to injured, sick, and orphaned wild species in the Bay Area. This photo gallery offers a glimpse of the animals that have found a healing home there.
Dislike mall music? When you consider the environmental impact, it’s even worse
Many people already dislike music played in malls, but when you consider the energy required to power that music, the picture gets worse. Stanford’s eco-advice writers dig deeper into the math of mall music.
Monterey Bay Aquarium fun for a holiday weekend ‘StayCation’ (VIDEO)
Monterey Bay Aquarium is an easy drive from the Peninsula, making it a fun destination for families looking to celebrate the long weekend with a day trip. This video features some of the popular marine exhibits.
Three Stanford football coaches follow Jim Harbaugh to 49ers
A day after Stanford promoted assistant football coach David Shaw to head coach, assistants Greg Roman and Vic Fangio left to join former Stanford head coach Jim Harbaugh coaching the San Francisco 49ers.
Neighborhood mountain lions? Summer Berkeley incident causes cities to rethink wildlife policies
When a mountain lion appeared in downtown Berkeley last August, it sparked debates in many communities about how police should respond. Shrinking habitat is pushing mountain lions into urban areas.
Stanford names David Shaw head football coach
Stanford University promoted offensive coordinator David Shaw to head coach today, replacing Jim Harbaugh, who announced last Friday that he would leave Stanford to coach the San Francisco 49ers. Shaw, who was seen as the player’s choice to succeed Harbaugh, will have the task of maintaining the recent growth of the football program. Stanford football
From medication to baking cookies, children’s hospital offers unique therapy to kids in chronic pain
Severe chronic pain affects up to 20 percent of children. The Pain Management Center at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital offers unique therapies to help hospitalized children manage or recover from pain.