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Caleb Foster rolled into the press conference on a knee scooter with his foot in ice, having just scored 11 points to save Duke's season. Just 18 days earlier, surgeons had repaired his fractured foot.
Duke's Ashlon Jackson sank her first-ever game-winning shot at the buzzer, a spinning 3-pointer that sent the Blue Devils to the Elite Eight with an 87-85 win over LSU. The dramatic finish capped a remarkable turnaround season for Duke, who won 24 of their last 26 games after starting 3-6.
A simple nasal swab test developed at Duke can now detect Alzheimer's disease before symptoms appear, identifying cases with 81% accuracy. The quick procedure could finally allow doctors to start treatment years before memory loss begins.
A dog deemed too unpredictable to save by multiple behavior specialists has completed intensive training and is now ready for adoption. Duke was just hours from euthanasia when a Kentucky rescue stepped in to give him a second chance.
Duke's Kara Lawson just pulled off what most coaches would consider impossible: winning an ACC Tournament, coaching Team USA to three victories in Puerto Rico, then rushing back for NCAA Tournament Selection Sunday. Her secret? It's all about smart planning and trusting her team.
A Duke scientist's new book reveals how our bodies constantly adjust to different environments, from deep-sea diving to high altitudes. Understanding this shared human adaptability could fight dangerous health misinformation.
Major companies are lining up for Duke Energy's new clean energy program, with early subscriptions exceeding targets and unlocking renewable power for businesses across North Carolina. Cisco, Daimler Truck, and US Cold Storage are leading the charge toward their sustainability goals.
The Lehigh Mountain Hawks are dancing again. After defeating Boston University 74-60 in the Patriot League Championship, the team secured its first NCAA Tournament berth since its legendary 2012 upset of Duke.
Scientists discovered immune cells that naturally keep the eye's drainage system clear, offering hope for treating the root cause of glaucoma instead of just managing symptoms. The breakthrough could prevent vision loss before irreversible damage occurs.
Nasir Whitlock heaved a prayer from half-court with 2.1 seconds left, sinking an impossible shot to send Lehigh to the semifinals. The Mountain Hawks are one step closer to their first NCAA tournament appearance since their legendary 2012 upset of Duke.
Boston University's softball team shocked three nationally ranked Power Four programs at the Duke Invitational, winning three of four games behind clutch pitching and last-inning heroics. The reigning three-time Patriot League champions proved their chemistry and never-quit attitude can compete with anyone.
Researchers at Duke-NUS Medical School discovered how to flip pancreatic cancer cells from treatment-resistant back to treatable by targeting the genetic pathway that shuts down a key protective gene. The breakthrough could help doctors make some of the deadliest tumors respond to chemotherapy again.
Researchers discovered how to flip pancreatic cancer cells from treatment-resistant back to treatable, opening new hope for one of the deadliest cancers. The breakthrough could transform how doctors fight tumors that stop responding to chemotherapy.
More than 19,000 North Carolinians learned CPR in one day through a statewide initiative led by Duke University. Though they missed the 30,000-person world record, organizers called it a massive win for community safety.
Scientists just solved a measurement problem that's been hiding the true potential of next-generation computer chips for nearly 20 years. The discovery clears the way for building faster, smaller processors that could transform computing.
Cameron Boozer scored 18 points to help No. 3 Duke defeat top-ranked Michigan 68-63 in a thrilling neutral-site showdown that felt more like March Madness than February. The Blue Devils dominated the boards and showcased offensive versatility to hand the Wolverines their first loss in 11 games.
Duke Health is attempting to break the world record by teaching 30,000 people hands-only CPR in a single day. The massive training event could help save countless lives from sudden cardiac arrest.
Seven hundred and eleven Duke students just turned a childhood basketball game into a world record, spending over two and a half hours playing the longest game of knockout ever officially recorded. The victory adds a different kind of championship banner to Cameron Indoor Stadium's legendary collection.
A Duke University professor challenged Gen Z students to research obscure history questions without technology, using only physical library books. The experience taught them valuable lessons about failure, resilience, and knowing which questions are worth pursuing.
After losing her purse on the road following a Super Bowl party, Alexis Huffine came home to find it on her doorstep with everything intact. A stranger named Taylor Duke found it, checked her ID, and drove it straight to her house.
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