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Evidence, not narratives, should guide discussions about statistics

In a recent opinion article, Economic Advisory Council member Shamika Ravi article raised concerns about the quality of data that India’s national surveys – the NSS, the PLFS, and the NFHS – collect. Ravi raises two main issues: overestimation of rural populations and different response rates across wealth groups proxied…

The Hindu · Aug 3, 2023

Young Blood Infusions Extend the Lifespan of Old Mice, New Study Finds

A new study out of Duke University found transfusing blood of young mice into older mice resulted in rejuvenation and lifespan extension by 10 percent.

Inverse · Jul 27, 2023

2023 Lakers draft prospect profile: Dereck Lively II

A look at Dereck Lively II, a center from Duke University.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 22, 2023

Actress And Special Envoy Noa Tishby Speaks At Duke University Regarding Semantics

Noa Tishby, Israel’s inaugural special envoy, is not known for holding punches but talks about the meaning of the Jewish identity.

Zenger · Mar 2, 2023

This pro just had kidney stone surgery, but he’s feeling better after Monday qualifying and shining in Puerto Rico

The last few months have been painful for the former Duke University star off the course. He looked at ease on Thursday, though.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 2, 2023

‘As long as it takes’: US aid to Ukraine sustainable, experts say

Support for Kyiv serves the US’s ‘strategic interests’ against security threats posed by Putin’s Russia, analysts say.

Al Jazeera · Feb 25, 2023

A world in which your boss spies on your brainwaves? That future is near

At Davos, a Duke University futurist spoke in glowing terms about the promise of ‘brain transparency’ – and downplayed the obvious dystopian risks

The Guardian - US · Feb 9, 2023

Toddlers more likely to help dogs get treats than toys

Research suggests children were more likely to help animals get out-of-reach items if they already lived with a pet dog.

The Independent UK · Jan 16, 2023

Glass Act: Scientists Reveal Secrets of Frog Transparency

Now you see them, now you don’t. Some frogs found in South and Central America have the rare ability to turn on and off their nearly transparent appearance, researchers report Thursday in the journal Science. During the day, these nocturnal frogs sleep by hanging underneath tree leaves. Their delicate, greenish…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 23, 2022

Glass act: Scientists reveal secrets of frog transparency

A species of glass frogs found in South and Central America has the rare ability to turn on and off its transparent appearance

The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2022