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Every long episode from Stanford University School of Engineering, read in minutes: the key takeaways, the chapters, and a digest of the whole conversation. The Stanford School of Engineering has been at the forefront of innovation for nearly a century, creating pivotal technologies that have transformed the worlds of information technology, communications, medicine, energy, business and beyond. The faculty, students and alumni of St…

Best of: The future of plant chemistry

Plants are chemical factories with potential for new drugs and climate solutions. Understanding plant chemistry can improve human and environmental health.

April 3, 2026

The future of vaccines

The future of vaccines involves understanding their risk-benefit analysis, combating misinformation, and leveraging new technologies for greater public health.

March 13, 2026