Frustrated by Congress’s failure to offer undocumented students a path to citizenship, Bay Area activists are helping fund college and career paths for young people without legal immigration status.
Undocumented college students get support from tech titan, state lawmakers Read More »
During the driest Bay Area spring in 35 years, volunteers found half as many species as last year near Stanford’s Lake Lagunita. Does this spell disaster for local species at risk of extinction?
Species count down at Stanford’s Lake Lagunita as dry spring drives animals away Read More »
On the Peninsula Report radio show, Samantha Larson takes us touring to the Antarctic – with a dose of concern over tourism’s possible impact on the climate. Also on the environmental watch, Hannah Donaghe introduces us to a coral reef that’s been a climate change survivor. And David Perez gives an update on the possible closure of
The Quake-Catcher Network aims to “pepper the world” with small, inexpensive seismographs. Researchers hope it will open the door to more affordable early-warning systems.
Coming to your computer — a crowd-sourcing approach to earthquake detection (VIDEO) Read More »
Hundreds gathered at Stanford on Saturday, for the campus’ first-ever TEDx conference. Nearly 30 scientists, musicians, doctors, dancers and other experts gave 18-minute presentations: “Ideas worth sharing.”
Experts at Stanford’s first TEDx conference showcase ‘ideas worth sharing’ Read More »
As doomsday approaches for a number of California’s State Parks slated for closure, the tight-knit community is fundraising events this weekend to save the Los Gatos climbing destination.
Climbers fighting and fundraising to save Castle Rock State Park from closure Read More »
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair spoke at Stanford Thursday, discussing his work with the Africa Governance Initiative and the need for foreign innovation and investment in the region.
Blair calls for effective governance in Africa during Stanford visit Read More »
Stanford’s Frost Amphitheater hosted rock legends in the 1960s, but after a 1971 concert got out of hand, the university rarely allowed rock shows. Saturday, Modest Mouse will headline Frost’s biggest rock show in decades.
After decades, Stanford’s Frost Amphitheater rocks again Read More »
California regulators have long turned a blind eye to “fracking,” a controversial method for extracting natural gas and oil that has been known to contaminate groundwater. But now, things may be changing.
California lawmakers take steps to regulate ‘fracking’ Read More »