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Anatomy of a New Hospital
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Anatomy of a New Hospital

Seismically sound and state of the art.

by Kathy Zonana

The Day the Bomb Dropped
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The Day the Bomb Dropped

Len Gardner, MA ’50, describes his introduction to World War II.

by Sam Scott

Over-the-Counter Cancer Tests?
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Over-the-Counter Cancer Tests?

Trevor Martin, PhD ’17, wants to bring diagnostic kits to a drugstore near you in an attempt to “democratize disease detection.”

by Deni Ellis Béchard

Sleep and Genes
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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

‘Autofocals’ Adjust Themselves
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‘Autofocals’ Adjust Themselves

These glasses don’t just look smart.

by Deni Ellis Béchard

Assessing Sexual Violence Among Students
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Assessing Sexual Violence Among Students

Solutions require ‘the commitment of every single member of our community.’

by Summer Moore Batte

Biblio File: What to Read Now — December 2019
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Biblio File: What to Read Now — December 2019

New releases that inspire us.

Book Review: How to Do Nothing
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Book Review: How to Do Nothing

New and Notable

by Summer Moore Batte

8 Life Lessons You Can Learn from Improv (Without Ever Stepping into a Class)
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8 Life Lessons You Can Learn from Improv (Without Ever Stepping into a Class)

Advice for applying just-go-with-it wisdom to your career, relationships and life.

by Charity Ferreira