5 stories tagged #Stanford

  1. AI's 'Sycophantic' Advice Threatens Social Skills, Study Warns
    tech

    AI's 'Sycophantic' Advice Threatens Social Skills, Study Warns

    New research reveals AI chatbots may be encouraging problematic behavior and eroding users' ability to navigate difficult social situations.

    last mo. 2 min read
  2. Loneliness in Aging: A Sign of Wisdom, Not Decline
    world

    Loneliness in Aging: A Sign of Wisdom, Not Decline

    Psychology reveals older adults prune social circles for depth, not dysfunction. Loneliness signals unmet emotional needs, not social failure.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  3. Katie Ledecky on America: Strivers, Discipline, and the Power of Sport
    sports

    Katie Ledecky on America: Strivers, Discipline, and the Power of Sport

    Olympic legend Katie Ledecky reflects on what she's learned about American character through competition, resilience, and national unity during her record-setting career.

    2mo ago 2 min read
  4. The Productivity Trap: How 'Good' Habits Cause Burnout
    health

    The Productivity Trap: How 'Good' Habits Cause Burnout

    Affluent professionals are learning that mainstream productivity advice fuels burnout. True recovery means abandoning over-optimization, hustle culture, and performative self-care.

    2mo ago 2 min read
  5. Breakthrough Nasal Spray Vaccine Targets Viruses, Bacteria, and Allergies
    health

    Breakthrough Nasal Spray Vaccine Targets Viruses, Bacteria, and Allergies

    Scientists develop a novel nasal spray vaccine that shows universal protection against diverse respiratory threats, including viruses, bacteria, and allergens in mice.

    3mo ago 1 min read