Science

Spotted: Former board members touring Steam Fair at Laurel Upper Campus

On Friday, (May 19), the Menlo Park City School District hosted two former Board members who came to tour the Steam Fair at Laurel Upper

by Parke Treadway
on May 21, 2023

Local robotics teams shine in First Lego League Challenge

A robotics team made up of students from Oak Knoll and Hillview Middle Schools had a triumphant debut in the First Lego League Challenge in

by Contributed Content
on May 10, 2023

SLAC researchers capture elusive missing step in the final act of photosynthesis

Photosynthesis plays a crucial role in shaping and sustaining life on Earth, yet many aspects of the process remain a mystery. One such mystery is

by Ali Sundermier
on May 9, 2023

SRI International to incorporate Palo Alto Research Center

SRI International, an independent nonprofit research institute based in Menlo Park is adding the Xerox company and technology pioneer, Palo Alto Research Center (PARC).  This

by Contributed Content
on May 6, 2023

To address climate change, will Menlo Park be the birthplace of a better battery?

The Department of Energy’s SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory and Stanford University has announced the launch of a new joint battery center at SLAC in Menlo

by Glennda Chui
on April 21, 2023

Student scientists display their projects at Oak Knoll science fair

Donning white lab coats inscribed with "Oak Knoll scientist", second to fifth grade students were on had yesterday evening at the school to explain their

by Linda Hubbard
on March 31, 2023

Sacred Heart students recognized with STEM awards

Students who participate in Sacred Heart Schools, (Atherton) Middle School Science Fair Club received STEM awards this month at the San Mateo County Office of

by Contributed Content
on March 29, 2023

M-A’s eighth annual STEM fair showcases innovative projects

Last week, Menlo-Atherton High School hosted its eighth annual STEM Fair. From a project testing the optimal strategy for frying crispy potatoes to T-shirts that

by Celine Chien
on March 8, 2023

Natasha Bamdad has answers for teens interested in biotech programs

Last summer, Sacred Heart Prep student Natasha Bamdad decided to pursue her interest in statistics and biotechnology at a Stanford University summer school program, only

by Linda Hubbard
on January 18, 2023

Spotted: Secretary of State Antony Blinken at SLAC in Menlo Park

Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, and Congresswoman Anna Eshoo were in Menlo Park yesterday morning to highlight a new

by Linda Hubbard
on October 18, 2022