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Recorded Substance Use Among Younger Cincinnati-Area Stroke Patients Rose to 40.2%, Mostly Marijuana, but Cause Remains Unproven

Recorded substance use in young stroke patients rose to 40.2%, mostly marijuana. What the evidence on cannabis and stroke can and cannot prove.

Medical Daily · Sep 29

The Egyptian spies, the Cambridge student and the vicious Italian kidnapping

IN FOCUS: More than 10 years after the violent death of Cambridge PhD student Giulio Regeni, his family receive the verdict in the trial of four Egyptian security agents accused of kidnap. Alex Croft reports

The Independent UK · Sep 28

3 Homi Bhabha Habits That Explain How One Scientist Built an Entire Institution

Recruit the Person, Not the CredentialWhen Bhabha set out to staff the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research after its founding in 1945, India had no deep bench of trained physicists. The country had been systematically drained of scientific talent under colonial administration, and most serious researchers who had gone abroad…

Times Life · Sep 27

UK’s top university named as Oxbridge institutions are shunned again

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The Independent UK · Sep 18

Quote of the day by Stephen Hawking:"We are just an advanced breed of monkeys on a minor planet of a very average star."

Stephen Hawking posited that humanity's uniqueness lies in our capacity to grasp the universe's complexities. He believed this insight evolved from our humble beginnings and evolutionary journey. His groundbreaking research on black holes and cosmology revolutionized theoretical physics, while his iconic book, A Brief History of Time, simplified intricate scientific…

The Economic Times · Sep 17

Former student of suspended Reform official reopens bullying case against Cambridge University

Cambridge previously paid £5,000 compensation after an investigation partially upheld allegations against Dr James Orr

The Guardian - UK · Sep 17

Quote of the day by Ludwig Wittgenstein: ‘Never stay up on the barren heights of cleverness…’ – British philosopher on the value of ordinary life

Ludwig Wittgenstein, an influential figure in philosophy, advised against the pitfalls of excessive intellectualism, encouraging the appreciation of everyday experiences instead of lofty theories. His later works centered on the practical use of language in daily activities, positing that the meaning of words is intrinsically tied to their functions within…

The Economic Times · Sep 16

Quote of the day by C. S. Lewis: 'It may be hard for an egg to turn into a bird: it would be a jolly sight harder for...' - inspiring life lessons on self-growth, why you must change to reach your full potential and why you can't grow while being in your comfort zone by The Chronicles of Narnia author

Quote of the day by C. S. Lewis: C.S. Lewis believed growth requires embracing change and leaving comfort zones. He compared people to eggs needing to hatch to realize their potential. Lewis, an Irish-born scholar, wrote many influential books including Narnia. His life journey included atheism, conversion to Christianity, and…

The Economic Times · Sep 9

Hawking by Graham Farmelo review – the dark side of genius

A biography of the physicist recognises his achievements, but also reveals the selfish narcissist underneath

The Guardian - UK · Sep 7

Cambridge University examines conduct of academic suspended by Reform UK

James Orr, an associate professor, was shown in Channel 4 News footage apparently trying to sidestep electoral law

The Guardian - UK · Sep 4