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The Revenge Of Plastic
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The Music Of Proteins Is Made Audible Through A Computer Program That Learns From Chopin
byHearing the sound of life at the molecular level could help inspire people to learn more about biology & the computational sciences.
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How Lakmé, Jawaharlal Nehru’s Brainchild, Became India’s Most Coveted Brand
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Arjuna
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Near-Earth Asteroids Pose A Severe Hazard: Here’s Why
byNear-Earth asteroids, which can devastate entire cities and regions, pose a severe modern-day hazard.
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byPFAS, harmful to human beings & the environment, must be regulated. They must be allowed to be used only in exceptional circumstances.
Nelson Mandela: Man Of Destiny
byNelson Mandela was man with a mission. A man of providence. He epitomised the extraordinary individual in an extraordinary man.
Abandoned Nests
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Can Scientists Bring Back Woolly Mammoths?
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Angela Merkel: Gentle Persuasion In An Age Of Populism
byAngela Merkel, a pragmatic and persuasive leader who carried the baton of international liberalism for sixteen years, is now retiring from her role.
Waheeda Rehman: Hindi Cinema’s Foremost Roseate Star
byThere’s something magical with Waheeda Rehman and her acting talent, something mystical, something above and beneath art.