http://news.stanford.edu Latest news headlines from Stanford University. Copyright (C) Stanford University en-us http://news.stanford.edu/images/srdot.gif http://news.stanford.edu http://news.stanford.edu/news/2009/july1/schizophrenia-070209.html http://news.stanford.edu/news/2009/july1/schizophrenia-070209.html Medical school scientists have played a major role in an international effort that has shown, for the first time, that modern genetic technologies can solve the riddle of how gene variations lead to schizophrenia. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://news.stanford.edu/news/2009/july8/global-warming-corals-070209.html http://news.stanford.edu/news/2009/july8/global-warming-corals-070209.html Injecting particles into the stratosphere could work as an emergency cooling strategy, but would not save dying corals from acidic ocean water. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://news.stanford.edu/news/2009/july1/swaying-voters-070109.html http://news.stanford.edu/news/2009/july1/swaying-voters-070109.html A group of Stanford psychologists say political opinions can sway right or left depending on whether voters are prompted to think about the payoff of their own hard work or their lucky breaks. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://news.stanford.edu/news/2009/july1/isotope-062909.html http://news.stanford.edu/news/2009/july1/isotope-062909.html Isotopes act as atomic clues that offer insights into ancient artifacts, previous climate changes or the true vintage of your favorite wine. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://news.stanford.edu/news/2009/july1/vintage-dance-weekend-062809.html http://news.stanford.edu/news/2009/july1/vintage-dance-weekend-062809.html Richard Powers' Stanford Dance Weekend focuses on the hustle, the West Coast swing, 1970s disco hustle, Bollywood and blues fusion, as well as more traditional vintage dancing. Sun, 28 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://news.stanford.edu/news/2009/july1/neuroscience-research-center-062609.html http://news.stanford.edu/news/2009/july1/neuroscience-research-center-062609.html The National Institute of Mental Health has awarded neuroscientists at the School of Medicine a $10 million, five-year grant to establish and operate a Silvio O. Conte Center for Neuroscience Research. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://news.stanford.edu/news/2009/july1/steven-chu-energy-challenge-062609.html http://news.stanford.edu/news/2009/july1/steven-chu-energy-challenge-062609.html Secretary of Energy Steven Chu returned to Stanford on Friday to confront what he called "the energy challenge." He told the audience that science research will come to world's aid. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://news.stanford.edu/news/2009/june24/watercolorists-062309.html http://news.stanford.edu/news/2009/june24/watercolorists-062309.html A group of young artists set up on the Oval to paint Hoover Tower. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://news.stanford.edu/news/2009/june24/high-altitude-winds-062309.html http://news.stanford.edu/news/2009/june24/high-altitude-winds-062309.html Stanford scientists' research shows that kites flying in high-altitude winds could provide clean electricity. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://news.stanford.edu/news/2009/june24/massive-imbalances-in-global-fertilizer-use-062209.html http://news.stanford.edu/news/2009/june24/massive-imbalances-in-global-fertilizer-use-062209.html Imbalances in fertilizer use result in malnourishment in some areas of the world and pollution problems in others. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://news.stanford.edu/news/2009/june24/stanford-athletics-wins-learfied-directors-cup-061909.html http://news.stanford.edu/news/2009/june24/stanford-athletics-wins-learfied-directors-cup-061909.html Stanford has won at least one national championship for 33 consecutive years, an NCAA record. Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://news.stanford.edu/news/2009/june17/med-hospital-061709.html http://news.stanford.edu/news/2009/june17/med-hospital-061709.html As part of the Stanford Medical Center Renewal Project, Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital and Stanford Hospital & Clinics would provide $142 million in community benefits, fees and traffic mitigation measures, in what Packard Children’s CEO Christopher Dawes calls “a substantial commitment to the City of Palo Alto and its residents.” Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://news.stanford.edu/news/2009/june17/farewell-061709.html http://news.stanford.edu/news/2009/june17/farewell-061709.html The Faculty Senate saluted outgoing chair Karen Cook with a tongue-in-cheek "mental status evaluation" during the last meeting of the 2008-2009 academic year. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://news.stanford.edu/news/2009/june17/ribbon-061709.html http://news.stanford.edu/news/2009/june17/ribbon-061709.html Stanford is committed to providing benefits for up to 50 students through the GI Bill's Yellow Ribbon Program. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://news.stanford.edu/news/2009/june17/summer-jazz-061709.html http://news.stanford.edu/news/2009/june17/summer-jazz-061709.html Stanford Jazz Festival showcases jazz masters and an eclectic menu of jazz, including swing, bebop, cool, big band, modern, blues and Latin shows. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDT