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What nonprofits can learn from Coca-Cola - Melinda French Gates
In her talk, Melinda Gates makes a provocative case for nonprofits taking a cue from corporations such as Coca-Cola, whose plugged-in, global network…
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The Boltzmann brain mystery - Fabio Pacucci
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Why should you read “Dune” by Frank Herbert? - Dan Kwartler
Discover Frank Herbert’s science fiction classic, “Dune,” which tells the story of a man catapulted into the middle of a planetary revolution.
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A mo…
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The hidden network that makes the internet possible - Sajan Saini
Explore how fiber optics uses light to transmit data over long distances, and with integrated photonics, expands our virtual world beyond the interne…
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What’s in the air you breathe? - Amy Hrdina and Jesse Kroll
Together, nitrogen, oxygen and argon make up 99.93% of our air. So what’s the other .07%? Find out what makes up the air you breathe.
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Take a deep br…
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My seven species of robot - Dennis Hong
Dennis Hong introduces seven award-winnning, all-terrain robots -- like the humanoid, soccer-playing DARwIn and the cliff-gripping CLIMBeR -- all bui…
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The philosophy of cynicism - William D. Desmond
Explore the ancient Greek philosophy of cynicism, which calls for the rejection of materialism and conformity in favor of a simple life.
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In the 4th…
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The misconception of Zeus' test - Iseult Gillespie
Dig into the myth of Baucis and Philemon, a couple who unknowingly showed the gods hospitality after their neighbors refused.
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It was dark when two m…
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The Japanese folktale of the selfish scholar - Iseult Gillespie
Dive into the Japanese folktale of a scholar’s quest to purify his body and mind, and the spiritual secret he discovers along the way.
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In ancient Ky…
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Is it possible to lose weight quickly? - Hei Man Chan
Is it possible to lose weight fast— in a healthy way? Dig into how different forms of dieting affect your body.
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In the wealthiest circles of Victor…
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