Artificial intelligence and the ballot box
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More Americans are turning to artificial intelligence for answers, including answers about politics and elections. But how do these apps make sure the information they're providing is accurate and unbiased? Joe Mernyk, a PhD candidate at Stanford, gives insight.

Stanford scientist among Nobel winners for research into brain activity

The Nobel Prize in medicine was awarded Monday to three scientists whose work led to a tool that uses light to help unravel how the brain works.

Stanford violates policy, uses AI to alter photo of students for advertising purposes

Stanford University officials removed promotional banners across campus after admitting staff used artificial intelligence to alter a photograph of students, violating university policy.

Stanford violates policy, uses AI to alter photo of students for advertising purposes
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Stanford University officials removed promotional banners across campus after admitting staff used artificial intelligence to alter a photograph of students, violating university policy.

Stanford retires late Katie Meyer's soccer jersey after her suicide

In a historic program first, the undefeated and top-ranked Stanford women's soccer team officially retired jersey No. 19 Thursday night to honor former team captain Katie Meyer.

Tiny Stanford-invented chip helps blind patients read again

A tiny, wireless microchip invented by a Stanford physicist is giving blind people a chance to see and read again. 

These 2 Bay Area universities ranked top in the world

U.S. News and World Report shared this week their 2026 to 2027 report on top global universities. Stanford University and University of California, Berkeley were ranked in the top ten of this prestigious list.

Stanford, UC Berkeley ranked in top ten of global universities
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U.S. News and World Report shared this week their 2026 to 2027 report on top global universities. Stanford University and University of California, Berkeley were ranked in the top ten of this prestigious list. 

Stanford students walk out of graduation, sparking demonstration

Stanford University students walked out of the school’s graduation ceremony Sunday, sparking a demonstration on the Palo Alto campus.

No more statins? One-time treatment for high cholesterol could lower heart attack risk for life

It could transform how millions of Americans dealing with the number one leading cause of death, coronary artery disease, receive treatment — a one-time-only injection that could lower heart attack risk for the rest of a person's life. 

Free program, free meals: Oakland's Ahmed Muhammad launches summer science program for kids in his hometown

Since the age of 17, when Oakland's Ahmed Muhammad first embarked on his mission to help young people cultivate a love for learning, curiosity and engagement in science, he has continued to show up for his community, consistently reinventing and rediscovering ways to fulfill that mission.

Stanford to offer K-pop course, open to the general public

Fresh off the resoundingly popular, sold-out BTS performances at Stanford last month, the university will be offering a special summer course on the global emergence and dominance of Korean popular music, better known as K-pop. 

BTS set to take stage at Stanford for final night of sold-out concerts

The massive K-pop boy band BTS is set to take the stage Tuesday at Stanford Stadium tonight for the third and final night of their sold-out concert run, bringing continued road closures and heavy traffic congestion to the area around Stanford University.

Bay Area blood donation centers face critical shortage

Bay Area blood donation sites are issuing an urgent call for help as many centers face a critical shortage of supplies.

BTS fans flock to Stanford ahead of sold-out Bay Area shows

One of the world’s biggest bands is taking over the Peninsula this weekend as K-pop superstars BTS prepare for a sold-out, three-night run at Stanford Stadium.

What is the hantavirus from a Stanford Medicine expert
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Hantavirus is rare and unable to cause a global pandemic, Jorge Salinas, the medical director of infection prevention at Stanford Health Care, expands on what you should know.

Santa Clara County DA disqualified from re-trying Stanford vandalism case

The Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office has been disqualified from the retrial of pro-Palestinian protesters charged with vandalism at Stanford University.

BTS fan credits group with helping her recover from double lung transplant at Stanford

A young woman is crediting her healing and recovery from a double lung transplant to an unusual source — the globally popular and versatile sound of BTS, the K-pop supergroup.