Natural Sciences

Two adult male chimpanzees groom each other in Gombe National Park, Tanzania. Photo by Steffen Foerster, Duke University

January 15, 2016

Gregarious Chimps Harbor Richer Gut Microbiomes

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January 12, 2016

Brian Hare comments: Bullied by classmates, this Georgia teen can now bring her service dog ‘Carson’ to school to cope

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January 7, 2016

Surviving As An Underrepresented Minority Scientist

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Chimpanzees build beds in trees for a comfy night’s rest. Our closest animal relatives, chimpanzees sleep an average of 11.5 hours a night, whereas humans snooze for just seven hours. Photo courtesy of Kathelijne Koops, University of Zurich, Switzerlan

December 14, 2015

Humans Evolved for Better Sleep In Less Time

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December 10, 2015

Paul Modrich Receives Nobel Prize from Sweden's King

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December 7, 2015

Is Mantis Shrimp Research a Waste of Money? How 'Wastebook' Misses the Big Picture

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December 1, 2015

Camouflaged Cuttlefish Employ Electrical Stealth

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Duke biologist Steven Vogel in 2002. Vogel was the author of ten books, on topics ranging from the workings of the circulatory system and the design of leaves to the biomechanics of muscle. Photo by Les Todd, Duke Photography.

November 30, 2015

Duke Flags Lowered: Biomechanics Pioneer Steven Vogel Dies

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November 24, 2015

Seven Faculty Named AAAS Fellows

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November 6, 2015

Duke creates program for first-generation students

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November 4, 2015

Mathematical models key to designing better cancer treatment strategies

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October 27, 2015

Vanessa Woods: How smart is Fido?

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October 19, 2015

Nobel laureate Modrich excited to get back in the lab

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October 18, 2015

Duke's Nobel Laureates Take Center Stage at 'Countdown to Craziness'

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October 18, 2015

Memorial Service for Former Trinity Dean Ernestine Friedl Set for Oct. 23

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October 13, 2015

Duke professor returns to lab after winning Nobel Prize

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