Science
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Shake-up call for science: The false choice of basic vs. applied research
By Alvin Powell Harvard Staff Writer A new call to abolish the concept of “applied research” comes from a surprising…
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Obama selects 4 Indian American scientists for presidential awards
Boston– Four Indian-American scientists, including Kaushik Chowdhury from Northeastern University, have been chosen among 102 researchers who will receive the…
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How memories shape our perception of the present
By Thea Singer News at Northeastern What are memories made of? Do different parts of our brain light up when…
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New study on Universe expansion: Indian physicist feels vindicated
By K.S. Jayraman Bengaluru–Indian astrophysicist Abhas Mitra, whose revolutionary theories challenging the existence of “black holes” and “dark matter” remain…
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Clues to how super-agers retain young memories
By Harvard Gazette Some loss of memory is usually considered an inevitable part of aging, but new research reveals how…
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Unveiling Jupiter’s mysteries
By Leah Burrows Harvard Gazette In less than a week, the spacecraft Juno will reach Jupiter, culminating a five-year,…
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Get even the last drop out from shampoo bottle soon
New York– Ever struggled with a shampoo bottle in trying to get the last drop out or the last bit…
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Why do women outlive men?
New York– While a conclusive answer to why women have a longer lifespan as compared to men still eludes scientists,…
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Not many habitable planets can harbour life: Scientists
London– Fewer than predicted planets may be capable of harbouring life because their atmospheres keep them too hot, researchers, including…
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Getting the right grip with English Ivy’s powerful grasp
New York– Learning about English ivy plant’s natural glue can lead to better medical adhesives and stronger armor for the…
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