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Rethinking Islam from Pakistan to Texas

Scholars emphasize viewing Islam in historical, political context full story»

Common prostate cancer therapy may carry risks

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Medieval Islamic architecture presages 20th century mathematics

Peter Lu finds advanced geometry in 15th century tilings full story»

Young scholars show findings at HGSE Student Research Conference

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Adjusting to death of a loved one

Study confirms patterns of grief, highlights yearning full story»

Intersection of race, sex, science prompts questions

Why are we still talking about this? full story»

Web quiz helps predict women's health

New application shows patients, doctors where risk can be dramatically reduced full story»

Study shows importance of sleep for optimal memory functioning

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Wilson urges alliance to save species

Biologist says science and religion must learn to cooperate full story»

Poor fall behind in birth control

Contraception gap widens in richer countries full story»

What does it mean to have a mind? Maybe more than you think

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Symposium: 'Will brain imaging be lie detector test of the future?'

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New York artist expresses long passion

Exhibit marks Polar Year with artist's view of explorers full story»

Harvard creates new, University-wide committee to guide interdisciplinary efforts in science

$50 million committed to begin efforts full story»

Marathon running can damage a heart

Training is the best protection full story»

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