Stanford researchers launch first study on long-COVID treatment with Pfizer's Paxlovid
Researchers at Stanford University are launching a new study to see whether Pfizer's anti-viral drug Paxlovid, which is approved to treat COVID-19, might also be an effective cure for so-called "long COVID" that causes suffering in patients long after their initial SARS-CoV2 infection.
Stanford pediatrician handling spike in RSV cases
The respiratory virus RSV is keeping doctors busy and beds full at Bay Area children’s hospitals.
Imposter student reportedly lived on Stanford campus for nearly a year
An alleged squatter posing as a student was found living on Stanford University's campus for nearly a year, according to reports.
No, scientists didn't 3D-model Mary's husband, Joseph — that's Andre the Giant
A viral tweet this week claimed scientists at Stanford University had reconstructed a 3D model of how Joseph, the husband of Mary, might have looked.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken sits down with Condoleezza Rice at Stanford
Current Secretary of State Antony Blinken and former one Condoleezza Rice held a forum on technology and diplomacy in front of a packed auditorium at Stanford University.
Stanford worker raped in campus basement, university says
A woman working in her office at Stanford University said she was dragged into the basement of a building and raped on Friday afternoon, authorities said.
Large earthquake the size of Loma Prieta possible in Silicon Valley
Scientists at Stanford are warning about the possibility of an earthquake in Silicon Valley as big as Loma Prieta. Two faults, known together as the Foothill Thrust Belt, could produce a 6.9 magnitude quake, according to the new report.
UC Berkeley, Stanford tie for No. 2 in Forbes' annual list of America's Top Colleges
Forbes released its annual ranking of America’s top colleges on Tuesday, and once again, the University of California, Berkeley and Stanford University continued to be named among the best in the nation, tying for second place this year.
California author shares moving account of reunion with teacher credited for changing his life
A Northern California author and Stanford writing fellow has shared a moving story about a long-awaited reunion with a teacher he'd been looking for for almost 20 years. Jamil Jan Kochai said he'd been looking for his 2nd grade teacher so he could thank her for everything she did to change his life.
Stanford police investigating on-campus rape near a dorm
According to a Community Crime Alert sent out by the university, the crime happened at approximately 5:00 p.m. on August 9 in a parking lot near Wilbur Hall.
Stanford University says woman raped inside campus bathroom
Investigators with Stanford’s Department of Public Safety said this week a female victim claimed she was assaulted in a parking lot near Wilbur Hall. The alleged crime happened late Tuesday afternoon.
Rape reported on Stanford campus, officials issue crime warning to students
Stanford students received a crime warning Wednesday letting them know there was an alleged rape on campus on Tuesday. A woman said she was grabbed by a man near Wilbur Hall and taken to a nearby bathroom.
Stanford testing wastewater for monkeypox as vaccine shortage continues
Scientists at Stanford are testing wastewater for monkeypox, just as they did for Coronavirus. Since June, monkeypox has been detected in 10 of 11 sewer systems tested by the Sewer Coronavirus Alert Network or SCAN, including Palo Alto and other Bay Area cities
Stanford cancels classes and day camps because of power outage
Stanford University cancelled all classes, conferences, and day camps on Wednesday due to the ongoing power outage brought by damaged PG&E equipment.
Vibrating gloves could be game-changer for Parkinson's patients
Stanford doctors are testing a new treatment that may have the ability to slow or reverse some symptoms of Parkinson's disease.
Stanford investigating noose found in tree as hate crime
A noose was found hanging outside a dorm at Stanford University on Sunday and campus police are investigating it as a hate crime.
Bay Area relief groups worry about donor fatigue impacting upcoming events
Bay Area Ukraine relief groups say donations are dwindling as the war drags on. The groups are holding daily fundraisers and rallies in the coming days and are hoping attendance will not be impacted by donor fatigue.
Obama addresses disinformation in the digital age at Stanford University
In the war on disinformation, former President Barack Obama says it's time Silicon Valley, legislators, and the public took action.
UConn tops Stanford 63-58, advances to NCAA title game
Paige Bueckers scored 14 points and UConn advanced to the national championship game with a 63-58 win over defending champion Stanford on Friday night.
Customers tipping less generously since the beginning of the pandemic
Customers at restaurants and hair salons were tipping handsomely early on in the pandemic, but those tips have since become less generous. Stanford Marketing Professor Kwabenh Baah Donkor spoke to Mornings on 2 about the reasons behind that change.