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Tapped Out?
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Tapped Out?

The drought in California is historically severe, and future ones may be worse if climate models prove true. But there's plenty of water to go around, say Stanford faculty immersed in the issue, if we value it properly and conserve it more sensibly.

by Kate Galbraith

School's Out for Summer
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School's Out for Summer

Summer jobs sure aren't what they used to be.

by Sam Scott

What, Me Worry?
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What, Me Worry?

The dangers of chronic stress are well-known. But not all stress is bad, researchers say. And they are beginning to spread the word that we should stop stressing so much about stress.

by Kristin Sainani

Solar Energy Maverick
Farewells

Solar Energy Maverick

John "Bill" Yerkes, '56

by Naomi Elias

Innovative Music Typographer
Farewells

Innovative Music Typographer

Leland Clayton Smith

by Grace Chao

Aerospace Industry Titan
Farewells

Aerospace Industry Titan

Thomas V. Jones, '42

by Julie Muller Mitchell

The Dish

The Dish