Spring was in full bloom at The Hub during our California poppies stained-glass bookmark workshop. Guided by artist Bebe Khuê Jacobs, participants created light-filled designs inspired by California’s iconic poppies.

Why do research findings framed as an “increase” feel bigger than the same result framed as a “decrease”? A Stanford study suggests the wording alone can shape how important science appears to us. A small framing choice with surprisingly big consequences. f.mtr.cool/jfhlswqbvj

“Badass” is not a word you expect in a leadership playbook. Yet many women are still told they must choose between being liked and being respected at work. What if that trade-off is wrong? f.mtr.cool/crilwhavqz

Thinking on your feet is a skill that can be learned. Stanford GSB lecturer, author, and podcast host Matt Abrahams shared practical techniques at The Hub to help participants respond more clearly and confidently in interviews, meetings, and everyday conversations.

Clicking a button or dragging a slider might seem like a small design choice. But those tiny movements can actually influence how people answer surveys. The way we respond physically may shape the feedback companies and researchers rely on. f.mtr.cool/bfpeiriays

What changed in police use-of-force rules after 2020? The Stanford Center for Racial Justice created a new database that compares policies across the 100 largest U.S. cities. Reform is easier to debate when it’s visible. f.mtr.cool/xdepiciczo

Messy brain scans are hard to read. Scientists trained an AI to turn them into real-time “movies,” showing thoughts moving through the brain as they happen. A new way to watch the mind in action and explore conditions like depression and brain tumors. f.mtr.cool/ykodmouahl

Today, we celebrate the contributions, leadership, and achievements of women across our community and around the world. We are proud to be part of a community shaped by the talent, ideas, and impact of remarkable women across many fields. Happy International Women’s Day from Stanford Research Park.

What if the immune system had an on–off switch? New research points to a pathway that helps decide when the body attacks cells and when it holds back. The discovery could reshape how we think about cancer, autoimmunity, and transplants. f.mtr.cool/caegiayvpb

Heart disease can affect anyone, but some people are at higher risk than others. The good news? We can all take steps to manage it with simple lifestyle changes, like eating healthier. Find new heart-healthy recipes: f.mtr.cool/dkvkoxhrkl

A single vaccine that could help protect against respiratory viruses, bacteria and even allergens? Stanford Medicine researchers, and their colleagues have developed a promising new candidate that brings us closer to a universal vaccine. f.mtr.cool/pvexknmvwr

Earlier this month at The Hub, Valentine cookie decorating brought a creative energy to the lunch hour. Guided by Robin from The Cake Robin, participants explored icing techniques and design details that turned simple cookies into beautifully finished pieces.

Even when they get the right answer, kids with a math learning disability use their brains differently than their peers, according to a Stanford Medicine study. f.mtr.cool/vrmkpuhhgd

Scientists just used AI to crack a climate problem that’s stalled models for decades. Tiny atmospheric “ripples” shape polar vortex behavior and winter weather. Now we can finally model them properly. Big implications for climate forecasts. f.mtr.cool/ueagnvkvcx

Heart disease can affect anyone, but some people are at higher risk than others. The good news? We can all take steps to manage it with simple lifestyle changes, like eating healthier. Find new heart-healthy recipes: f.mtr.cool/dkvkoxhrkl

What’s the price tag for preventing an AI apocalypse? If AI runs amok, it could wipe out humanity, so we should start looking for an off switch. f.mtr.cool/zyvppriufj

Proud of our tenants, JPMorganChase, Microwave Power Products, Rubrik, and Tesla for receiving the 2026 Best Workplaces for Commuters recognition. Stanford Research Park is also honored as a 2026 Best Workplaces for Commuters Best Site.

Warm wishes for a joyful and prosperous Year of the Horse from all of us at Stanford Research Park.

Cancer care moves forward when curiosity meets care. At Stanford Medicine, researchers and physicians are digging deeper into how cancer starts, spreads, and returns, turning those insights into smarter treatments and longer-lasting outcomes. f.mtr.cool/jonmpslpsq

Budgeting doesn’t have to feel restrictive or complicated. At The Hub, Danial Khan guided our community through a practical, hands-on session focused on designing a money system that supports real goals and real life. Thoughtful, actionable, and a strong start to the year.

If you’re in your 20s or 30s, your attention is often on building a career, nurturing relationships, and enjoying life, rather than thinking far ahead about your health. Yet the choices you make now play a significant role in how healthy you will be in your 50s, 60s, and beyond. bit.ly/3ZAvqRP

Big brands don’t repeat ads because they’re out of ideas, but because familiarity beats cleverness when decisions are fast. When options look the same, the brand you’ve seen again and again feels safer. That’s not creativity failing. It’s memory working. f.mtr.cool/sjxitgvypi

Measles cases are surging in the U.S., putting elimination status at risk. A Stanford Medicine expert explains why falling vaccination rates matter, why measles is not a mild illness, and what families need to know to stay protected. f.mtr.cool/zyvarmvxlq

Four Stanford undergrads, Zoe Atkin, Eileen Gu, Brandon Kim, and Sammy Smith, are heading to the Winter Olympics, balancing elite competition with demanding academics and redefining what it means to pursue excellence at Stanford. f.mtr.cool/ezaierrnua

While you sleep, your body reveals patterns it never shows during the day, and a new AI model is learning to read a single night of rest as an early signal of future disease risk. bit.ly/4b0PCTY

AI can write essays, but ask it how heavy something is or how fast it might fall, and it often guesses wrong. That gap matters for robots and self-driving tech. New work from Stanford aims to teach AI some basic “real-world” intuition. bit.ly/3MbNw9y

A brainless animal that folds itself like origami. Researchers watched one of Earth’s simplest animals form complex shapes without neurons or muscles. The surprise isn’t the folding. It’s that the rules for shape may be built into cells. bit.ly/4jCVlSc

Microplastics are already in our bodies, from the air we breathe to the food we eat. Science is only beginning to understand what that means for long-term health, and why reducing everyday exposure may matter more than we think. bit.ly/4kdFGcj

Looking for clarity on supplements? Stanford Medicine experts bust five myths, including why most people don’t need them and why “natural” isn’t always safe. bit.ly/4rqnZsh

What if the immune system had an on–off switch? New research points to a pathway that helps decide when the body attacks cells and when it holds back. The discovery could reshape how we think about cancer, autoimmunity, and transplants. bit.ly/3NP94JE

Corporate carbon reports look precise. But when supply chains stretch across borders, what gets counted and what gets missed matters. A new Stanford-led study asks an uncomfortable question about how much of companies’ real climate impact is invisible. bit.ly/3LG05Kl

Waiting for online content to load can be frustrating. But Assistant Professor Yu Ding finds that well-designed animations can make the wait feel shorter and less irritating. bit.ly/3LZKrJB

An artificial intelligence-based tool can predict the medical trajectories of individual premature newborns from blood samples collected soon after birth, a Stanford Medicine-led study has shown. bit.ly/4qCFNAD

Most people don’t take supplements because they’re deficient. They take them because they’re tired, overwhelmed, or hoping one small thing will fix everything. Sometimes the bottle isn’t the problem. The expectation is. bit.ly/4kiMJAB

For perishable goods, it seems to make sense to sell the oldest inventory first to avoid waste. But after examining rotisserie chicken sales, Professors Dan Iancu and Erica Plambeck show that this intuition is wrong. bit.ly/45ne3Hx

Public preschool isn’t just about early learning. It’s often where developmental needs are first seen and supported. Research shows that access to public preschool helps low-income children get earlier diagnoses and support, which affects long-term outcome. bit.ly/49H3OPC

Responsible AI doesn’t scale through tighter rules. It scales through clarity, shared structure, and local ownership. Research with LVMH shows that when teams have visibility, adaptable tools, and space to apply principles in context, ethics moves from policy to practice. bit.ly/4r9MkCF

Happy MLK Day. Today we honor the life, legacy, and lasting impact of Martin Luther King Jr., a leading voice of nonviolent activism in the Civil Rights Movement whose work challenged racial discrimination and continues to shape the pursuit of equality. www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYK9...

Your 40s and 50s are not the beginning of decline. They are the most powerful leverage point for long-term health. Stanford Medicine specialists say the habits you build now quietly decide how strong, mobile, and independent you’ll be decades from today. bit.ly/4r2zuWR

Spend a Saturday morning outdoors, contributing to the long-term health of Deer Creek. On January 24, the Stanford Conservation Program is hosting a hands-on planting day to help restore native habitat along the creek. Register: bit.ly/49EID0H

New research shows that owning a small business can actively shape political views. The study finds that small business owners are more likely to vote Republican, not because of personality or ideology, but because day-to-day exposure to regulation influences how they see government. bit.ly/3NIpSSs

Join us on Wednesday, January 21, from 5:30–7:30 PM at The Hub for a Leonardo Art/Science Evening Rendezvous (LASER) event featuring talks on art, psychology, and music, followed by open discussion and networking. Register: bit.ly/3ZaEpc8

Chronic disease isn’t just a medical challenge. It’s a daily negotiation with energy, time, money, and hope. At Stanford Medicine, researchers are rethinking care so people don’t just live longer, but live better, with tools that meet real life where it happens. bit.ly/451U4Om

Since 1951, Stanford Research Park has been a place for those shaping the future. In 2025, our community advanced bold ideas—from life-saving therapies to robotics and autonomous vehicles—while coming together to learn, connect, give back, and grow. bit.ly/4aKNhwc

A brainless animal that folds itself like origami. Researchers watched one of Earth’s simplest animals reshape itself into complex forms, without neurons, muscles, or instructions. The surprise isn’t the folding. It’s that the rules for shape may be built into the cells themselves. bit.ly/4jCVlSc

AI in 2026 won’t be about hype anymore. It’s shaping up to be the year where bold claims are tested, transparency matters, and usefulness finally beats speculation. The question won’t be what AI could do, but what it actually delivers. Read more: bit.ly/4qdJ9K0

Happy New Year from Stanford Research Park! As we begin the year ahead, we thank our community for being part of a place defined by collaboration, innovation, and connection. We look forward to another year of shared progress, meaningful moments, and continued growth together.

The doctor (and their political leanings) will see you now. This study by Assistant Professor Woojin Kim explores how polarization has permeated the doctor’s office. bit.ly/4pnCFXI

A Stanford Medicine research dietitian explains what ultra-processed foods mean, why they are unhealthy, and how to maintain a healthy diet in a world filled with them. loom.ly/GBPsSZY

Join the upcoming blood drive and support patients in our community. As a thank-you, everyone who donates will receive a redemption card for an SBC / Golden State Warriors sweatshirt (while supplies last). Register for Wed, Jan 14, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM, at The Hub, 3215 Porter Drive: bit.ly/3YkM5Z3