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Cutting the cord on soft robots

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$350M gift focuses on public health

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    Harvard University announced a $350 million gift — the largest in Harvard’s history — to support efforts at the School of Public Health (HSPH) to tackle the world’s toughest health challenges. The gift comes from Newton, Mass.-based The Morningside Foundation, established by the family of the late T.H. Chan.

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