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Lithium Mining Could Have Drastic Impact on Water Quality and Environment, Says Study
A recent study by Duke University's Nicholas School of the Environment reveals that although common contaminants like arsenic and lead are not present in harmful concentrations near the Kings Mountain lithium mine in North Carolina, high levels of lithium, rubidium, and cesium were detected in local water sources. The research, which focused on wat...
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Jerry Seinfeld Speech Sparks "Free Palestine" Chants At US University
Dozens of students walked out of Duke University's commencement ceremony on Sunday as some chanted "free Palestine" to protest its guest speaker, comedian Jerry Seinfeld, who has supported Israel throughout the war in Gaza.
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As Jerry Seinfeld Receives Honorary Degree at Duke, Students Walk Out in Protest
Dozens of students walked out of Duke University's graduation ceremony Sunday as comedian Jerry Seinfeld, who has vocally supported Israel over its war in Gaza, received an honorary doctorate, videos posted on social media showed.
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People Are Breathing In Cancer-Causing Chemicals In Their Cars, Study Finds
People are breathing cancer-causing chemicals when they're in their car, a new research has found.
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Man In US Developed "Uncontrollable" Irish Accent After Cancer Diagnosis, Doctors Say
A cancer patient in the United States developed an "uncontrollable Irish accent" during treatment, despite never having been to Ireland nor having immediate relatives from the country.
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New Gel-Based Artificial Cartilage Might Eliminate the Need for Total Knee Replacement
Researchers from Duke University have created the first gel-based substitute for natural cartilage, which, according to them, is more durable than the original. The hydrogel material is made of water and absorbing materials, and can effectively resist wear and tear up to three times more than the natural cartilage.
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Coinbase Creates ‘Crypto Native Think Tank’, Aims to Participate in Shaping Policies
Coinbase has created a think tank that will be dedicated to the research around crypto policies. This research wing is called the ‘Coinbase Institute Advisory Board’. Academics involved with the law and finance departments of top universities like Harvard, MIT, Duke, and John Hopkins universities of the US will be part of this committee.
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Scientists Identify New Antibody For Covid, Variants: Report
Research collaboration between scientists at Duke University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has identified and tested an antibody that limits the severity of infections from a variety of coronaviruses, including those that cause
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Rich Nations Stockpiling Covid Vaccine, Not Enough For Rest: US Study
India has made advance purchase of the maximum amount of Covid vaccine in the world with 1.6 billion doses, but it would only cover 59 per cent of its population. A study by the Duke University of the US shows a huge gap in the vaccine purchase of rich nations and developing countries. High income countries have purchased as many vaccine doses as p...
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Social Media Outrage After Basketball Star's Nike Shoe Splits
A Nike Inc sneaker worn by a college basketball superstar split in half less than a minute into a highly anticipated game between Duke University and North Carolina, prompting an outcry on social media as the company sought to figure out what caused the problem.
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Basketball Star's Shoe Splits Seconds Into Play. Nike Looks For Answers
Nike is looking into what went wrong after college basketball's biggest star sprained his knee when his shoe fell apart, one of the most high-profile apparel failures in basketball history.
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"Use English 100% Of The Time": US Professor's E-Mail To Chinese Students
The email that landed Saturday afternoon in dozens of Duke University students' inboxes - but that would soon spread across the world - started out innocuously.
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US Professor Removed For Asking Chinese Students To Speak English
A US university professor has been removed as director of a graduate programme, amid a furore over an email she sent urging students not to speak Chinese, a media report said.
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World University Ranking 2018: Duke University Tops THE Best Law Universities Ranking; India Not In Top 100
Times Higher Education (THE) has released the ranking for Law Universities around the world. The list is topped by Duke University in United States.
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This Drug Can Save You From Malaria This Monsoon
A study conducted by scientists from Duke University in the US have discovered that Statins, a gene variant which affects cholestrol levels and reduces the risk of a heart attack or stroke may also provide protection against many other infectious diseases like typhoid fever and malaria.
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Lithium Mining Could Have Drastic Impact on Water Quality and Environment, Says Study
A recent study by Duke University's Nicholas School of the Environment reveals that although common contaminants like arsenic and lead are not present in harmful concentrations near the Kings Mountain lithium mine in North Carolina, high levels of lithium, rubidium, and cesium were detected in local water sources. The research, which focused on wat...
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Jerry Seinfeld Speech Sparks "Free Palestine" Chants At US University
Dozens of students walked out of Duke University's commencement ceremony on Sunday as some chanted "free Palestine" to protest its guest speaker, comedian Jerry Seinfeld, who has supported Israel throughout the war in Gaza.
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As Jerry Seinfeld Receives Honorary Degree at Duke, Students Walk Out in Protest
Dozens of students walked out of Duke University's graduation ceremony Sunday as comedian Jerry Seinfeld, who has vocally supported Israel over its war in Gaza, received an honorary doctorate, videos posted on social media showed.
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People Are Breathing In Cancer-Causing Chemicals In Their Cars, Study Finds
People are breathing cancer-causing chemicals when they're in their car, a new research has found.
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Man In US Developed "Uncontrollable" Irish Accent After Cancer Diagnosis, Doctors Say
A cancer patient in the United States developed an "uncontrollable Irish accent" during treatment, despite never having been to Ireland nor having immediate relatives from the country.
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New Gel-Based Artificial Cartilage Might Eliminate the Need for Total Knee Replacement
Researchers from Duke University have created the first gel-based substitute for natural cartilage, which, according to them, is more durable than the original. The hydrogel material is made of water and absorbing materials, and can effectively resist wear and tear up to three times more than the natural cartilage.
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Coinbase Creates ‘Crypto Native Think Tank’, Aims to Participate in Shaping Policies
Coinbase has created a think tank that will be dedicated to the research around crypto policies. This research wing is called the ‘Coinbase Institute Advisory Board’. Academics involved with the law and finance departments of top universities like Harvard, MIT, Duke, and John Hopkins universities of the US will be part of this committee.
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Scientists Identify New Antibody For Covid, Variants: Report
Research collaboration between scientists at Duke University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has identified and tested an antibody that limits the severity of infections from a variety of coronaviruses, including those that cause
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Rich Nations Stockpiling Covid Vaccine, Not Enough For Rest: US Study
India has made advance purchase of the maximum amount of Covid vaccine in the world with 1.6 billion doses, but it would only cover 59 per cent of its population. A study by the Duke University of the US shows a huge gap in the vaccine purchase of rich nations and developing countries. High income countries have purchased as many vaccine doses as p...
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Social Media Outrage After Basketball Star's Nike Shoe Splits
A Nike Inc sneaker worn by a college basketball superstar split in half less than a minute into a highly anticipated game between Duke University and North Carolina, prompting an outcry on social media as the company sought to figure out what caused the problem.
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Basketball Star's Shoe Splits Seconds Into Play. Nike Looks For Answers
Nike is looking into what went wrong after college basketball's biggest star sprained his knee when his shoe fell apart, one of the most high-profile apparel failures in basketball history.
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"Use English 100% Of The Time": US Professor's E-Mail To Chinese Students
The email that landed Saturday afternoon in dozens of Duke University students' inboxes - but that would soon spread across the world - started out innocuously.
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US Professor Removed For Asking Chinese Students To Speak English
A US university professor has been removed as director of a graduate programme, amid a furore over an email she sent urging students not to speak Chinese, a media report said.
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World University Ranking 2018: Duke University Tops THE Best Law Universities Ranking; India Not In Top 100
Times Higher Education (THE) has released the ranking for Law Universities around the world. The list is topped by Duke University in United States.
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This Drug Can Save You From Malaria This Monsoon
A study conducted by scientists from Duke University in the US have discovered that Statins, a gene variant which affects cholestrol levels and reduces the risk of a heart attack or stroke may also provide protection against many other infectious diseases like typhoid fever and malaria.
