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  • Fighting cancer, improving lives

    Advances in cancer research have transformed outcomes for certain types of cancer that were once deemed untreatable. At the UvA, doctors and researchers are hard at work on the next generation of cancer breakthroughs.
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  • The unexpected rise of politics in fashion magazines

    Fashion magazines have historically been viewed purely as entertainment media. However, recent years have seen a change. US Vogue has featured political figures and Indian fashion magazines have advocated for women’s rights.
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  • AI in healthcare: is the patient being overlooked?

    ‘AI should improve patient care, not just enhance a hospital’s reputation,' says Hannah van Kolfschooten, whose research focused on patients' rights when it comes to AI and technological developments.
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  • The ultimate 100-meter records: how fast can we run?

    It is highly unlikely that a human will run 100 meters in less than 9.49 seconds anytime soon. A new study shows that current world records are already exceptional and may barely be improved upon.
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