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As the population ages, robots are poised to offer a helping hand, a leg up, and a pep for your step.
Giving Away Silicon Valley’s Billions
How Nicole Taylor, ’90, MA ’91, plans to put the ‘community’ back in ‘community foundation.’
by Melinda Sacks
The Problem With Philanthropy
It's an exercise in power, says Stanford political scientist Rob Reich, MA '98, PhD '98.
by Melinda Sacks
The Giving Circle
Alumnae and friends pool their funds for greater impact.
by Melinda Sacks
Shooting for a Better Deal
WNBA Players Association president Nneka Ogwumke discusses new collective bargaining agreement.
by Ramona Shelburne
They’ve Got Game
Pro basketball is a powerful social and cultural force. These former Cardinal players aim to keep it that way.
by Deni Ellis Béchard
What the Kids Are Saying These Days
A Stanford scholar helps the world analyze how children acquire language differently—and just how much they have in common.
by Deni Ellis Béchard
The Curious Case of Thomas Welton Stanford
How Leland’s brother (accidentally) helped psychology come of age.
by Jonathan Fetter-Vorm
An Existential Moment for Democracy?
Stanford University scholars discuss democracy’s decline worldwide and the role of the United States in preserving it.
by Jill Patton
Sleep and Genes
As sleep research at Stanford approaches its 50th birthday, a new generation of scientists are using biomedical techniques to illuminate the mysteries of Nod.
by Deni Ellis Béchard
Working His Magic
Andrew Evans uses what he learned in Stanford’s product design program to create illusions that make audiences marvel.
by Deni Ellis Béchard
