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Parkinson's disease
Stanford researchers using a revolutionary technique have gained new insights into deep brain stimulation therapy. What they've learned may lead to significantly improved treatment.
Sustainable Aviation
Air travel is likely to triple in the next few decades. To minimize the environmental impact of that growth, Stanford aeronautical engineers have begun a wide-ranging research and teaching program.
Address-free e-mail
SEAMail allows users to address messages by describing the intended recipients (e.g. "engineers in building 3"). The technology obviates the need to discover or remember exact e-mail addresses.
An 'ultrafast camera'
At the atomic scale, all kinds of natural and technological phenomena occur on the time scale of quadrillionths of a second. An incredibly powerful new x-ray tool will allow materials scientists to study them every step of the way.
Terman Awards
When the school recognizes its top graduating seniors, the students share the honor with their most inspirational high school teacher. The Terman Awards celebrate a beautiful relationship of intellectual life.
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