Palo Alto: Drones could shuttle blood in trial program

Palo Alto could be among five applicants FAA taps to test unmanned aerial systems; one idea is for delivery of emergency supplies at Stanford Matternet's autonomous M2 Drone is shown in a product image. The Menlo Park-based drone manufacturer has signed on for a possible partnership to deliver blood samples by drone to Stanford Hospital.

Listen to U.S. Supreme Court justice Ginsburg’s talk at Stanford tonight

US Supreme Court Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg participates in the courts official photo session on October 8, 2010 at the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg will share her personal reflections on Monday night at Stanford's Memorial Church, in conversation with The Rev. Professor Jane Shaw, dean for religious life, followed by questions from Stanford students.