Stanford University: News
26 Mar 2025
COVID-19Who's Jay Bhattacharya? Academic appointed head of US health agency
The US Senate has confirmed the appointment of Jay Bhattacharya, an Indian-origin academic and health policy professor at Stanford University, as the new Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
25 Nov 2024
Donald TrumpWho's Jay Bhattacharya—Kolkata-born professor frontrunner to lead US health agency
Jay Bhattacharya, a Kolkata-born Stanford University professor of health policy, is said to be a frontrunner for the post of director at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
24 Nov 2024
Donald TrumpKolkata-born Jay Bhattacharya is Trump's top pick for NIH chief
Stanford-trained physician and economist Jay Bhattacharya is reportedly the frontrunner for the post of director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) under President-elect Donald Trump.
03 Oct 2024
FloridaMajor storms cause thousands of deaths 15 years later: Study
A recent study has revealed that major storms, like Hurricane Helene that recently devastated Florida, contribute to thousands of deaths up to 15 years after their occurrence.
23 Sep 2024
Kamala HarrisNo, Janet Jackson didn't apologize for Kamala Harris statements
Singer Janet Jackson has reportedly not approved an apology issued on her behalf over recent comments about United States Vice President Kamala Harris.
09 Sep 2024
Health & WellnessFood dye found in Doritos turns mouse's skin transparent: Study
Scientists at Stanford University have made a groundbreaking discovery, using an ingredient found in Doritos chips.
21 Aug 2024
Google EarthVR takes seniors on virtual adventures to combat loneliness, dementia
In New York City, a group of senior citizens is defying the summer heat by embarking on thrilling adventures.
20 Aug 2024
GoogleEx-Google CEO's start-up to build AI-powered attack drones for Ukraine
Billionaire Eric Schmidt, the former CEO and Chairman of Google, has revealed that his new start-up, White Stork, will develop artificial intelligence (AI)-powered attack drones for Ukraine.
15 Aug 2024
GoogleDid Google censor Eric Schmidt? Ex-CEO's controversial video suddenly disappears
A video featuring Google's former CEO Eric Schmidt criticizing the tech giant's remote work policy, has disappeared.
15 Aug 2024
Science and TechnologyHumans age dramatically in two bursts: At 44 and 60
A groundbreaking study has discovered that human aging is not a gradual process, but occurs in at least two accelerated bursts.
14 Aug 2024
GoogleEx-Google CEO blames remote work for company's AI innovation gap
Billionaire Eric Schmidt, former CEO of Google (2001-2011) and Executive Chairman until 2015, has ignited a debate by criticizing the tech giant's growing remote work culture.
16 Jul 2024
Health & WellnessScientists possibly crack pancreatic cancer code: Details here
In a significant stride against pancreatic cancer, international researchers have identified a critical genetic flaw that could lead to a potential cure.
04 Jul 2024
NASAMoon mystery solved? New study explains formation of lunar swirls
Stanford University and Washington University in St. Louis (WUSL) have proposed a fresh explanation for the bright patches known as lunar swirls on the Moon's surface.
27 Jun 2024
Yale UniversityBill Gates's daughter confirms relationship with Paul McCartney's grandson
Phoebe Gates, the youngest daughter of Bill Gates and Melinda Gates, has publicly confirmed her relationship with Arthur Donald, grandson of music legend Sir Paul McCartney.
21 Jun 2024
EducationStanford awards master's degree to a 105-year-old great-grandmother
Virginia "Ginger" Hislop, a 105-year-old great-grandmother, was awarded her master's degree from Stanford University this past weekend, over eight decades after she initially left the institution.
24 Apr 2024
StartupsFormer Stanford University president's AI start-up raises $1 billion
Xaira Therapeutics, a new entrant in the drug development industry, has successfully raised $1 billion in funding.
01 Mar 2024
CareerWhy Stanford is a dream university for aspiring tech entrepreneurs
Stanford University, nestled in the heart of Silicon Valley, has been a breeding ground for some of the most influential tech entrepreneurs and executives.
07 Feb 2024
OpenAIOpenAI's GPT-4 recommends using nukes in Stanford University's wargame simulations
In a recent study yet to be peer-reviewed, Stanford researchers put OpenAI's GPT-4 language model to the test, in a series of high-stakes wargame simulations.
02 Feb 2024
Science and TechnologyObelisks: New life found in the human digestive system
Delving into the intricate ecosystem of microbes inhabiting the human body, scientists have unexpectedly encountered a novel category of a virus entity.
26 Aug 2023
ResearchStanford's breakthrough energy-saving paint might help lower electricity bills
Researchers at Stanford University have developed a groundbreaking paint that reflects up to 80% of the Sun's mid-infrared light.
15 Jul 2022
EducationWant to get a law degree from US? Read this!
Law degrees are one of the most prestigious. Lawyers not only have the opportunity to earn a high income but are also vital to the judiciary besides other fields.
28 Jun 2022
Elon MuskHappy birthday Elon Musk: Tracing his life and key milestones
Tesla and SpaceX CEO, Elon Musk, has been an enigma to many.
14 Nov 2020
Banaras Hindu University (BHU)36 IIT scientists on Stanford's world's top 2% scientists list
As many as 36 scientists from two Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) have featured on the list of top 2% of the world's most-cited scientists compiled by the prestigious Stanford University, California, USA.
12 Nov 2020
BloombergRestaurants, hotels, gyms have highest risk of spreading COVID-19: Study
A new study has indicated that restaurants, gyms, and hotels have the highest risk of spreading COVID-19.
13 Oct 2020
Nobel PrizeWatch: Nobel Prize winner wakes up co-winner to share news
The winners of the Nobel Prize in Economics were announced to the world on Monday, however, one of the recipients of the honor only heard about the win from a late-night knock on his door.
12 Oct 2020
Nobel PrizeAmerican economists Paul Milgrom, Robert Wilson awarded Economics Nobel Prize
The 2020 Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to United States economists Paul R Milgrom and Robert B Wilson, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences said in a statement on Monday.
27 Apr 2020
Amazon Prime VideoStanford researchers develop algorithm to upgrade video streaming
As millions remain under lockdown and glued to their screens, researchers at Stanford University are working to make content streaming more seamless than ever.
28 Jan 2020
TechnologyThis soft, stretchable battery can soon power your wearables
In a major development, engineers at Stanford have come up with a new soft and stretchable battery for electronics.
03 Jan 2020
GoogleFive successful Indian-origin CEOs in Silicon Valley to know about
Indians have been making a mark in the global tech space for many decades, playing an important role in the industry and contributing in various ways.
14 Dec 2019
Gaming BytesThese video games can teach you management strategies
Business management is a daunting task and not everyone knows it intuitively.
18 Nov 2019
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningStanford's new 'smart hospital' has robots, automated guided vehicles
As hospitals around the world continue to incorporate smart technologies and robots, Stanford University is building a tech-powered health care center from ground up.
10 Jul 2019
India6 notable and successful alumni of IIT-Madras
The Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT-Madras), stands as one of the country's most esteemed and sought-after institutions for quality technical education.
18 Jun 2019
India#HealthBytes: Five natural ways to get gorgeous skin
Everyone wants clear, glowing, and beautiful-looking skin.
03 Jun 2019
India#HealthBytes: 5 tips to get golden-glowing skin this summer season
Everyone desires healthy and beautiful-looking skin.
12 Mar 2019
India18-year-old invents method to detect malnutrition at just Rs. 2
An 18-year-old Mangaluru boy named Muhammed Suhail CS was honored with the prestigious Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar this January.
01 Feb 2019
North KoreaUS-N Korea summit details to be announced next week: Trump
US President Donald Trump yesterday said the details of his upcoming summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un will be announced next week, and that a date and place had been settled.
26 Nov 2018
DNAChina's claim about creating first gene-edited babies has scientists outraged
The scientific community has been sent into a frenzy following claims by a Chinese scientist that he had helped make the world's first genetically-edited babies.
25 Sep 2018
IsraelDrink to Old Times: World's oldest brewery found in Israel
Are you a beer lover? Do you enjoy a beer every now and then? With peanuts, nachos, or chicken wings?
28 Aug 2018
RajasthanTo promote entrepreneurship, Rajasthan-govt sends 91 students to Silicon Valley
Rajasthan government has sent 91 students under "Student Startup Exposure Program" to Silicon Valley as part of its efforts to promote entrepreneurship in the state.
18 Aug 2018
Gaming Bytes#CareerBytes: These video games can teach you management strategies
Business management is a daunting task and not everyone knows it intuitively.
10 Aug 2018
Technology7 incredible technologies you're likely to see in your lifetime
Over the past two decades, technological growth has turned our world upside down.
02 Aug 2018
IndiaIndia-born Akshay Venkatesh wins Fields Medal, the 'Nobel' of mathematics
New-Delhi born and Australia-bred Akshay Venkatesh has made India real proud.
29 Jul 2018
CaliforniaAt 15, Indian-American genius becomes an engineer!
Three years ago, Indian-American prodigy Tanishq Abraham graduated from a California college when he was just 11, and made headlines globally.
13 Jul 2018
Health & Wellness#HealthBytes: For golden glowing skin, follow these 5 simple hacks
Cliche as it sounds, everyone wants to have a beautiful, healthy skin. But so much pollution and extended exposure to sun can badly impact one's skin cells, and thus ruin skin's health.
21 Jun 2018
Asia26-year-old Isha Ambani gets an MBA from Stanford University
It's been a memorable couple of months for Isha Ambani, daughter of Mukesh Ambani. A little over a month after announcing her engagement, she has now completed her MBA from the Graduate School of Business, Stanford University.
15 Jun 2018
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningStanford researchers have trained an AI bot to make memes
If you thought artificial intelligence was just restricted to cancer research, analyzing supernovae, and the like, you're quite mistaken.
31 May 2018
IndiaIISc-Bengaluru India's only institution among top-100 in THE Reputation Rankings
Regaining its lost position after a lull of seven years, the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, has made it to the top-100 in the Times Higher Education (THE) World Reputation Rankings 2018.
30 May 2018
FacebookEvan Spiegel: The sassy Snapchat chief who speaks his mind
Evan Spiegel, the CEO of Snapchat, is a controversy child. He doesn't hold himself back, it doesn't matter if at the receiving end it is his customers, competition or his own investors.
22 May 2018
Google4.4mn iPhone users sue Google for unlawfully collecting personal info
4.4 million iPhone users in the UK have filed a lawsuit against Google accusing it of unlawfully collecting users' personal information and violating their privacy from 2011 to 2012.
01 May 2018
Yogi AdityanathUP Cabinet Minister begins 5-day US visit to woo investors
Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Minister Sidhartha Nath Singh today began his five-day visit to the US with a high-level meeting with Medtronic, one of the largest health companies in the world.
29 Apr 2018
UberUP minister on five-day US visit to woo investors
To showcase Uttar Pradesh as an ideal investment destination, cabinet minister Sidharth Nath Singh today embarked on a five-day visit to the US to rope in certain reputed companies like Lockheed Martin, Boeing and Amazon for setting up their units in the state.
21 Mar 2018
GoogleGoogle pledges $300 million towards fighting fake news
In a bid to tackle the issue of fake news, Google has launched a project called the Google News Initiative (GNI).
09 Mar 2018
XTwitter appoints distinguished engineer Parag Agrawal as CTO
Distinguished engineer Parag Agrawal, IIT-Bombay alumnus, has been appointed the new Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Twitter.
08 Nov 2017
IndiaMeet Kartik Sawhney: A visually-impaired Indian who's making things happen
In a world lost in selfies and procrastination, it's rare to come across stories of youths that inspire action towards a more just, inclusive tomorrow. Kartik Sawhney's is one such story.
30 Oct 2017
SamsungWho could succeed Kwon Oh-Hyun as Samsung CEO?
South Korean electronics giant Samsung Electronics is in a leadership crisis following CEO & Co-Vice Chairman Kwon Oh-Hyun's shocking resignation.
29 Oct 2017
Larry PageAlphabet Results: Google-founders get $3.5 billion richer in a day
Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin saw a combined rise of $3.5 billion in their net-worth as Class A stocks of Alphabet, Google's parent company, hit a record-high price of $1,061 per share.
12 Sep 2017
TechnologyStanford University AI experiment criticized for 'identifying gay faces'
A Stanford University facial recognition experiment claims to have the ability to distinguish between homosexual and heterosexual individuals.
08 Sep 2017
HollywoodBromances are here, and with them, happier and healthier men
Many people fighting for feminism seem to be mistaken in their approach: they focus on women, the 'victims', and stand against men, the 'perpetrators'.
02 Sep 2017
IndiaSocial Media: Congress enters BJP territory
The Congress seems to be taking a leaf from the BJP's book.
16 Jul 2017
CancerMaryam Mirzakhani, first female fields medal recipient, dies at 40
Maryam Mirzakhani, Iranian math genius and a Stanford University professor recently died in the US. She had been suffering from breast cancer, which had spread to her bones.
19 Jun 2017
Electric VehiclesWireless electricity transmission: The impossible is now a reality
Scientists at Stanford University have developed a technology to wirelessly transmit electricity to moving objects.
14 Jun 2017
Google MapsThe legacy of Marissa Mayer
After a year of negotiations, Verizon completed its acquisition of Yahoo for $4.48 billion.
13 Jun 2017
HollywoodBromances are here, and with them, happier and healthier men
Many people fighting for feminism seem to be mistaken in their approach: they focus on women, the 'victims', and stand against men, the 'perpetrators'.
26 May 2017
Technology'Petrol prices could go to just Rs. 30/liter in future'
As the world makes advancements in technology, one significant change may be on its way - the price of petrol plummeting to Rs. 30 per liter or even less.
30 Jan 2017
SpaceXAmerica and its most famous immigrants
Immigrants from across the world have migrated to the US for a better life.
17 Jan 2017
Donald TrumpPaypal founder Peter Thiel considering running for California governor
Silicon Valley billionaire Peter Thiel is reportedly considering to run for California governor in 2018, according to three major Republicans.
23 Sep 2016
University Of CaliforniaChan Zuckerberg Foundation pledges $3 billion
The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative will invest $3 billion over ten years to "help cure, prevent, or manage all disease" via a program called Chan Zuckerberg Science (CZS).
19 Aug 2016
Climate ChangeEnvironmentalist McKibben says Climate Change is WW-III
Environmental activist Bill McKibben, in his article on climate change published in 'The New Republic', wrote that the world was under attack from climate change.
