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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Editor's Choice
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…
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Editor's Choice
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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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World History
Celebrating Republic Day in North Macedonia
Republic Day in North Macedonia is a momentous occasion that echoes the resilience and aspirations of its people throughout history.…
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26 Feb
Ahmed Zewail: Illuminating the World of Ultrafast Chemistry
Ahmed Zewail (26 February 1946 — 2 August 2016) was an Egyptian-American scientist who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry…
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Press Release
CEPI and WHO urge broader research strategy for countries to prepare for the next pandemic
1 August 2024 – Geneva — The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) and the World Health Organization (WHO) today…
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Editor's Choice
What’s inflation – and how exactly do we measure it?
If the price of a cup of coffee goes up, coffee drinkers are worse off if their income doesn’t increase…
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