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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.
What Drives Mary Barra
As the successor to a legend in the auto industry, General Motors' new product chief is gearing up for a renaissance in carmaking and hoping to deliver a vital future for one of America's most venerable companies.
by Jim Tankersley
The Iranian Optimist
Imprisoned by the shah, exiled by revolutionary excesses, Abbas Milani has spent 25 years pushing for democratic change in his home country. What makes him think it can happen now?
by Romesh Ratnesar
What Lies Beneath
The priests of an ancient Peruvian civilization took their followers into an underground maze for a mind-blowing initiation rite. What happened down there, and why was it so important? Archaeologist John Rick brings to light a 3,000-year-old mystery.
by Tyler Bridges
After the Revolution
Stanford faculty examine the conditions that led to civil unrest in the Arab world, what it means for the region and how the United States should respond.
A Giant Leap
Bill Neukom, JD '67, shepherded Microsoft through its stormiest period and helped bring a World Series title to San Francisco. In both cases, he says, it was all about the team.
by Ann Killion
The Persecution of Daniel Lee
When an Internet smear campaign went viral, South Korean hip-hop star Tablo fought back with the only weapon he had: the truth. Sometimes, even that isn’t enough.
by Joshua Davis
The Mind-Bending Artistry of Robert Lang
The ancient art of origami has been revived by design innovations that push the boundary of what is possible and enable other applications of folding technology. Robert Lang has led the way.
by Greta Lorge
A Place in the Sun
Sedate and seldom used today, Frost Amphitheater was once a vibrant venue for some of the most influential rock performers in the world.
by Ivan Maisel
Weighing History
In his book Why the West Rules For Now, professor Ian Morris claims it was geography, not people, that gave Europe and North America a leg up centuries ago, and contributes now to the East's inexorable rise.
by Joel McCormick
Long Live Lasers!
When a Stanford grad first produced a beam of amplified light 50 years ago, it spawned a technological frenzy that revolutionized everything from precision surgery to Pink Floyd concerts. Here are the highlights.
by Greta Lorge
