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How Animals Think

Edit The Atlantic 19 Apr 2016
The primatologist Frans de Waal has been at the forefront of the animal research, and its most important public voice ... De Waal outlines both the exciting new results and the troubled history of the field ... De Waal notes that there isn’t even a good general name for the new field of research ... De Waal argues for evolutionary cognition instead ... De Waal points out various examples, and there are many more....

There is no stopping the naagins now

Edit The Times of India 19 Apr 2016
Meanwhile, shows that have included snake-women are 'Neeli Chhatri Waale' with Rakshanda Khan, 'Sasural Simar Ka' with Sara Khan and Makhima Makwana in 'Adhuri Kahaani Humari' ... Adaa Khan super excited over the success of 'Naagin' ... ....

The Morning Vertical, April 19, 2016

Edit Radio Free Europe 19 Apr 2016
ON MY MIND ... It appears that Russia is in the process of declaring its independence from the world ... Let's see how that works out. IN THE NEWS ... In a new piece for the Carnegie Center, Thomas de Waal argues that Ukraine's problem isn't so much corruption in the classical sense, but "state capture.". "'Corruption' is an inadequate word to describe the condition of Ukraine," de Waal writes ... ....

How Do Nature’s Materials Stack Up? “Patchy” Framework Offers New Insights into Self-Assembly (NIST - National Institute of Standards and Technology)

Edit Public Technologies 19 Apr 2016
(Source. NIST - National Institute of Standards and Technology). Nature's toolkit includes its still-matchless ability to effortlessly assemble proteins, membranes and other complex structures from parts lists of atoms, molecules and particles of various sizes and shapes ... They cloaked their five-patch particles with a pervasive, uniform force-akin to the ubiquitous van der Waals forces arising from molecular interactions ... D.J. Audus, F.W....

Sharing is odd, even if cheaper, say Delhiites

Edit The Times of India 18 Apr 2016
During the last odd-even phase, most Delhiites did not have a great time sharing cabs and carpooling - with either neighbours and colleagues or strangers. So this time, they say they are avoiding any 'friendly' sharing and will spend more to travel alone ... I carpooled with my neighbour the last time ... So, no carpooling for me this time ... Ashok Kumar, another cab driver, says, "Ek din mein mushkil se ek-do log milte hain sharing waale ... ....

Pratyusha Banerjee's father complains to IMA against Shree Sai Hospital

Edit The Times of India 17 Apr 2016
When Dr ... She also mentioned that the 'Balika Vadhu' actress' beau was suffering from restless leg syndrome ... WATCH ... Neeli Chatri Waale on ZEE TV ... Based on the philosophy of 'God is within us', 'Neeli Chhatri Waale is a light-hearted drama highlighting Bhagwan Das and his relationship with Lord Shivaye who emerges in front of him - not as the hallowed, much revered avatar but as a young, smart, contemporary youth wielding a blue umbrella....

Octopuses Are Super-Smart … But Are They Conscious?

Edit IFL Science 16 Apr 2016
In the past month alone, leading primatologist Franz de Waal has written on anthropomorphism and consciousness in chimpanzees; philosophers and science writers have discussed consciousness in artificial intelligences and whether machines could become self-aware without us realising; and the neuroscientist Michael Graziano has argued that current ......

Review: Les Blakebrough's porcelain exhibition at Beaver Galleries in Canberra the work of a master craftsman

Edit Sydney Morning Herald 15 Apr 2016
I am reminded of the English ceramicist and writer Edmund de Waal​ (known for his book The Hare with Amber Eyes.) De Waal's early ceramic practice was informed by British ceramicist Bernard Leach, whose studio pottery was both mindful of the function of the pot and the materiality of the clay.  De Waal has remained faithful to the creative experience of working with his material and appreciating its unique properties....

‘Odd couple’ monolayer semiconductors align to advance optoelectronics (Oak Ridge National Laboratory)

Edit Public Technologies 15 Apr 2016
Then, weak van der Waals forces create attraction but don't form strong bonds between unlike layers ... This technique, called 'van der Waals epitaxy,' is named for the weak attractive forces that hold dissimilar layers together. 'With van der Waals epitaxy, despite big lattice mismatches, you can still grow another layer on the first,' Li said....

Avantika Hundal to play the new Mihika Bhalla in 'Ye Hai Mohabbatein'

Edit The Times of India 13 Apr 2016
Actress Avantika Hundal was last seen in 'Mann Kee Awaaz Pratigya' as Arhaan Behll's sister and was also rumoured to be dating him. The actress has now been finalised to play the new Mihika Bhalla in 'Ye Hai Mohabbatein' ... WATCH ... Rajeev Mehta roped in for Zee TV';s 'Neeli Chatri Waale'. Talented actor Rajeev Mehta popularly known as Praful in 'Khichadi' is all set to enter Zee TV’s 'Neeli Chatri Waale'....

New international science communication summer school launched

Edit The Malta Independent 11 Apr 2016
The 10-day programme (13 to 22 July) at Rhine-Waal University in Germany offers a unique experience with over 30 grants being available ... Grants for students, young researchers and educators are available ... European Union of Science Journalists' Associations (EUSJA, France), Haaga-Helia University (Finland), science communication company Science View (Greece), University of Edinburgh (United Kingdom) and Rhine-Waal University (Germany) ... ....

The Morning Vertical, April 8, 2016

Edit Radio Free Europe 08 Apr 2016
ON MY MIND ... The creation of a new National Guard -- an elite paramilitary force that answers to Putin alone -- seems to illustrate the trend. So does the accompanying reorganization of the Interior Ministry ... IN THE NEWS ... Hey, why wait? ... Thomas de Waal, everybody's go-to guy on the South Caucasus, warns in The New York Times that the international community needs to resolve the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict "before it explodes."....

Bid to Change De Waal Drive to Philip Kgosana Drive

Edit All Africa 07 Apr 2016
[GroundUp] The public are to be asked to comment on a request to change the name of De Waal Drive to Philip Kgosana Drive ... ....
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