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Finely Tuned
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Finely Tuned

After decades of making do with subpar facilities, faculty and students are singing the praises of the Bing Concert Hall, whose beauty and acoustical fidelity will put Stanford's performing arts programs in a whole new arena.

by Cynthia Haven

In a Last Wild Place
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In a Last Wild Place

Lions are being lost at an alarming rate across Africa. Biologist and wildlife photographer Susan McConnell traveled to a reserve in Mozambique to see why they're in trouble, and what's being done to help.

by Susan McConnell

Who Needs the Humanities at ‘Start-Up U’?
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Who Needs the Humanities at ‘Start-Up U’?

Galvanized by perceptions that Stanford is primarily a training ground for tech entrepreneurs, humanities faculty are working to show the value, relevance and strength of their programs.

by Mike Antonucci

How the Truth Gets Twisted
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How the Truth Gets Twisted

Fuzzy memories aren't the only problem with relying on eyewitness testimony in the courtroom, says psychologist Elizabeth Loftus, MA '67, PhD '70. Her research has shown that what we think we remember can be completely contrived.

by Ann Marsh and Greta Lorge

Time to Cash Out?
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Time to Cash Out?

As electronic methods for exchanging money proliferate, we are getting closer to a day when our pockets are empty. What are the benefits of a cashless economy, and what are the obstacles?

by Kara Platoni

Ahead of the Curve
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Ahead of the Curve

Students in a studio arts class were which ranged from funky to fantastic.

by Greta Lorge

Excavating an Echo
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Excavating an Echo

Hagia Sophia, the famous Byzantine cathedral, acoustic wonder.

by Cynthia Haven

Stanford for All
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Stanford for All

What began with a few tentative offerings of online coursework is now being hailed as a revolutionary teaching model that and positioning itself for the next wave.

by Theresa Johnston

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Rising to the Challenge

Stanford-affiliated athletes have won medals at every Summer Olympics since 1912. Here is a timeline of weird, wild and inspiring performances.

by Kevin Cool and Sam Scott

Hearing the Voice of God
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Hearing the Voice of God

Tanya Luhrmann spent years observing and interviewing evangelical Christians who profess personal encounters with God. What she learned sheds new light on what happens to the faithful during prayer.

by Jill Wolfson