Duke University: News

02 Aug 2024

Global Warming

Methane emissions skyrocket globally, study warns of consequences

A recent international study has unveiled a rapid rise in global methane emissions since 2006, with a notable surge observed from 2020 onwards.

13 May 2024

Hamas

Why Duke University students staged walkout during Jerry Seinfeld's speech

On Sunday, a group of students at Duke University in North Carolina staged a walkout during comedian-actor Jerry Seinfeld's commencement speech.

23 Sep 2020

Dengue

Brazilian study suggests dengue antibodies could offer protection against COVID-19

A new study has found a link between past exposure to dengue and immunity against COVID-19.

Novel AI turns blurry shots into clear, HD images

Even the best photographers in the world struggle with the problem of blurry shots.

Now, AI can detect sexual desire from your face

AI engines are already capable enough to detect faces for features like face-unlocking or Animojis.

04 Jan 2018

Sexual Harassment

Revised lawsuit against Google over gender pay disparity

Four former women employees of Google have filed a revised lawsuit against the tech giant on Wednesday, accusing it of gender pay disparity.

12 Sep 2017

Technology

Scientists can tell who is likely to become a criminal

In a study published on the Nature Human Behaviour scientific journal, scientists have shown, using brain tests, that they can tell which children would grow up to be criminals.

08 Sep 2017

Hollywood

Bromances are here, and with them, happier and healthier men

Many people fighting for feminism seem to be mistaken in their approach: they focus on women, the 'victims', and stand against men, the 'perpetrators'.

13 Jun 2017

Hollywood

Bromances are here, and with them, happier and healthier men

Many people fighting for feminism seem to be mistaken in their approach: they focus on women, the 'victims', and stand against men, the 'perpetrators'.

04 Feb 2017

South Carolina

US universities allay Indian students' fears following Trump ban

A number of American universities are reaching out to prospective Indian students to inform them that they are welcome to their campuses, irrespective of the Trump administration's statements.

25 Dec 2016

New Zealand

Scientists can tell who is likely to become a criminal

In a study published on the Nature Human Behaviour scientific journal, scientists have shown, using brain tests, that they can tell which children would grow up to be criminals.