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Radiotherapy takes many forms: from directing powerful high-energy beams toward specific areas of the body to placing radioactive seeds right next to tumors.
Large pareiasaurs are among the earliest huge plant-eating tetrapods to appear in the history of the development of life on Earth.
New research points to feelings of failure, hopelessness, loneliness and sadness as some of the potential reasons Black young people are considering or carrying out suicide at unprecedented rates.
Une méta-analyse récente révèle que, chez les adultes âgés de 18 à 60 ans, une durée de sommeil inférieure à six heures par nuit est associée à une forte diminution de la réponse à la vaccination.
Referendum dan inisiatif rakyat bisa menjadi jalan yang populer untuk menekan para politisi untuk mendengarkan rakyatnya – hal itu juga bisa menjadi praktik propaganda
Self-blame was found to be associated with experiencing suicidal thoughts.
L’endothermie a probablement été l’une des clés du succès évolutif des mammifères et des oiseaux. Il est donc crucial de dater son origine.
Apprendre que l’on partage de faux souvenirs avec des inconnus, voilà qui peut rendre perplexe. Mais nos souvenirs ne reposent pas uniquement sur notre expérience personnelle.
Understanding why people underpredict expenses could help them budget more accurately – and even encourage them to save more money.
People are puzzled when they learn they share the same false memories with others. That’s partly because they assume that what they remember and forget ought to be based only on personal experience.
More than 40% are victims of violence at least once in their lifetime, according to research. This is likely the tip of the iceberg.
Referendums and citizens initiatives can be a popular way to push politicians to listen to the people – they can also be an exercise in propaganda.
Other countries disqualify political officials and prevent them from holding office more often than the US does. There are benefits and potential risks to using this kind of legal tactic.
The common advice to let the other person talk more might backfire if you want to make a positive first impression.
Berdarah panas adalah kunci dari apa yang membuat mamalia seperti sekarang ini. Itu sebabnya berolahraga ketika muncul pada nenek moyang mamalia penting.
Warm-bloodedness is the key to what makes mammals what they are today. That’s why working out when it emerged in mammal ancestors matters.
Improved mediation skills for local leaders can help prevent the escalation of disputes and break cycles of violence.
Father Damien’s legacy has inspired health providers and humanitarians for over a century.
Few nations know how to politicize the Olympics as effectively as China does.
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Professor of Marketing, University of Chicago
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Frank and Bernice J. Greenberg Professor of Law, University of Chicago
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Assistant Professor of Radiation and Cellular Oncology, University of Chicago
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Pozen Visiting Professor, Human Rights Scholar, University of Chicago
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Postdoctoral Scholar in Paleontology, University of Chicago
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Professor Emeritus, Department of Medicine Section of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Committee on Molecular Metabolism Committee of Clinical and Translational Science, University of Chicago
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Assistant Professor of Social Work, Policy, and Practice, University of Chicago
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Associate Professor of Sociology, University of Chicago
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Lecturer, University of Chicago
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Assistant Professor of Radiation and Cellular Oncology, University of Chicago
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Principal Researcher at the Center for Decision Research, University of Chicago
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Senior lecturer, University of Chicago
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Professor of Political Science, University of Chicago
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Leo Spitz Distinguished Service Professor of International Law, Ludwig and Hilde Wolf Research Scholar, Professor of Political Science, University of Chicago
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Assistant Professor of Psychology, University of Chicago
