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A Stanford-led study has identified key genetic pathways in corn that help its roots branch out to find water in soil.

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Sundance Film Festival to feature five films connected to Stanford documentary program
A current student and recent alumni directed and produced three of the 11 selections in the nonfiction short films category. Of the 10 U.S. documentary selections, two are from program alumni.

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Early-career Stanford researchers honored for their cutting-edge studies in physics and social economics
The Infosys Prizes recognized the researchers’ work regarding exotic states of matter and the spread of prosocial gossip.
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