How humans’ sense of ‘intuitive physics’ touches fictional worlds
It’s not something most Harvard faculty spend much time contemplating, but Tomer Ullman likes to think about magic. In particular,
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SNAP reverses chemotherapy resistance in human tumor cells through downregulation of MGMT
Glioblastoma multiforme, or GBM, is the most frequently occurring and gravest primary tumor of the central nervous system in adults.
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Obesity study exposes heavy toll of work-life balance
Workers with physically demanding jobs who are inactive out of hours are at greater risk of obesity than those with
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Air pollution in India is associated with higher risk of cardiovascular disease
The association between ambient and household air pollution and carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT), a marker of atherosclerosis, has been explored
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Scientists warn of new health threat caused by global warming
Monash University researchers are warning that global warming is likely to increase illnesses caused by undernutrition, due to the effects
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Vanna White Says 'Wheel of Fortune' Helped Her Cope With Her Fiancé's Death
Wheel of Fortune star Vanna White is crediting fans for helping her get through some of the toughest periods of
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Researchers find four new strains of adenovirus
Human adenovirus infections in Singapore and Malaysia have caused severe respiratory disease among children and adults in recent years, but
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A tale of two cities: Impact of reducing teens’ access to flavored tobacco products
Restricting youth access to flavored tobacco products holds the promise of reducing their overall tobacco use, according to a new
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Electrical pulse to the ear reduces risk of post-operative atrial fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation is one of the most common complications following heart surgery, affecting one in three patients. This adverse side-effect,
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Easy at-home assessment of sleep bruxism
Sleep bruxism, commonly known as clenching or grinding of the teeth during sleep, affects approximately eight to 15 percent of
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