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Editor's Choice
From microbes to mammals: we tracked the rapid rise of new ecosystems as glaciers retreat and ice sheets melt
As global temperatures inch upwards year after year, the world’s glaciers retreat. These rivers of ice and the even larger ice sheets which cover Greenland and Antarctica are melting –…
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What happens in an autopsy? A forensics expert explains
Sometimes it’s unclear how or why a person died. A detailed examination of the body after death, known as an autopsy or postmortem, can help find answers. Despite what you…
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Madiha Kamel: A Trailblazer in Egyptian Cinema
Madiha Kamel (3 August 1948 – 13 January 1997) was an Egyptian actress.
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Today in History
Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn: Bearing Witness to the Human Spirit Amidst Soviet Oppression
Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn (11 December 1918 – 3 August 2008) was a prominent Russian writer.
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Today in History
Bertil Ohlin: Architect of Modern Trade Theory and Nobel Laureate
Bertil Ohlin (23 April 1899 – 3 August 1979) was a Swedish economist. He was posthumously awarded the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences in 1977. Life and Career Bertil Ohlin…
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World History
Anniversary of Teatro Alla Scala and its Significance
Teatro alla Scala, often simply referred to as La Scala, is one of the most renowned and prestigious opera houses in the world.
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Featured
John Hume: Architect of Peace in Northern Ireland and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate
John Hume (18 January 1937 – 3 August 2020) was an Irish nationalist politician from Northern Ireland. He received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1998. Life and Career He was born…
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Today in History
3 August in Indian and World History
3 August in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 3 August is the birth anniversary of Maithili Sharan Gupta, Shakeel Badayuni, Jaidev, and Pandit…
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Meta launched the largest ‘open’ AI model in history
In the world of artificial intelligence (AI), a battle is underway. On one side are companies that believe in keeping the datasets and algorithms behind their advanced software private and…
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Is your smartwatch making you anxious?
Wearable trackers and monitors (such as smartwatches) are increasingly popular and sophisticated. For people living with heart conditions, they can provide important information, including updates about abnormalities in heart rate…
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Offbeat
A Summer Delicacy Gone Wrong: Grilled Eel Mishap in Yokohama
Representational Image Tokyo: In a surprising turn of events, what was supposed to be a delicious summer treat turned into a rather unfortunate episode for nearly 150 people near Tokyo.…
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World History
Celebrating Mount Olympus
In Greek mythology, Mount Olympus is famously known as the dwelling place of the Twelve Olympian gods, who were the principal deities of the ancient Greek pantheon. According to mythology,…
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Today in History
2 August in Indian and World History
2 August in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 2 August is the birth anniversary of Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray, Pingali Venkayya, Ganga Prasad…
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World History
Juana Alarco de Dammert: Peruvian Advocate for Women’s Education and Social Reform
Juana Alarco de Dammert (27 May 1842 – 2 August 1932) was a philanthropist and benefactor of Peruvian children. She was also knows as the grandmother of all children.
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World History
Celebrating life and legacy of Baruj Benacerraf
Baruj Benacerraf (29 October 1920 - 2 August 2011) was a Venezuelan American immunologist. Baruj Benacerraf was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1980.
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