Leaded gasoline calculated to have stolen more than 800 million cumulative IQ points since the…
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Duke University is a prestigious private research institution located in Durham, North Carolina, renowned for its groundbreaking contributions across fields like medicine, engineering, environmental science, and public policy. With a strong commitment to interdisciplinary research and innovation, Duke consistently produces influential studies that shape our understanding of health, technology, energy, and society. Scientists at Duke are at the forefront of discoveries ranging from cancer treatments and brain science to climate change solutions and artificial intelligence. The university’s vibrant research community and state-of-the-art facilities make it a leader in translating scientific advancements into real-world impact.
Environmental structure affects interactions between microbial species, making the common kitchen sponge a better incubator…
Leveraging electron spin adds a new dimension to data encoding. Remember flip-phones? Our smartphones may…
Preventing pandemics through conservation and surveillance is more cost-effective than controlling them later. We can…
First approach to promote electrical excitation of heart cells in live mammals could lead to…
Scientists record the highest levels of atmospheric mercury pollution in the world in a pristine…
Theory and simulations reveal why seemingly weak effects sometimes play a strong role in how…
A study led by Duke University has identified high concentrations of PFAS in commonly used…
Cooperation and aggression. Meerkats are showing us that one may not be possible without the…
Newly proven physics opens chalcogenide glasses to applications at visible and ultraviolet wavelengths. Electrical engineers…
https://youtu.be/YnNwxEeKNuU Researchers are working on new ways to cure COVID-19 infections, using molecules that bind…
Duke professor becomes second recipient of AAAI Squirrel AI Award for pioneering socially responsible AI.…
Multicenter study finds that oxytocin was safe, but ineffective at boosting social skills among children…
Fossils from Duke collection uncover a previously unknown mass extinction event in Africa. Sixty-three percent.…
Customizable to individual patients and requiring less than 10 minutes to prepare and use, new…
The extinction crisis looming for monkeys, apes and their kin could have even greater ripple…
Boom in carbon-sequestering phytoplankton raises new questions about oceanic carbon uptake and productivity. Clouds of…
Plant roots and animal embryos rely on the same chemical for successful development. What do…