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Unicorns of the Sea Reveal Sound Activities
Unicorns of the Sea Reveal Sound Activities

Narwhals, recognizable by their large single tusk, make distinct sounds that are now being analyzed in depth by researchers.


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Human Speech Evolution Gets Lip-Smacking Evidence

A study of our closest evolutionary relatives finds that the chimp behavior known as lip smacking occurs in the same timing range as human mouths dur…

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Printed Coral Could Provide Reef Relief
Printed Coral Could Provide Reef Relief

Three-dimensional printed coral-like structures were able to support the algae that live in real corals, which could help restore reefs and grow alga…

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'Snot Palaces' Reveal Undersea Creature Secrets

Scientists are studying the delicate mucus houses built by creatures called larvaceans to better understand how they live. Christopher Intagliata rep…

5 years, 7 months ago

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Helping Kids Cope with COVID-19 Worries

The psychological state of children may need special attention during COVID-19 impacts and isolation.

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Ancient DNA Rewrites Dead Sea Scroll History
Ancient DNA Rewrites Dead Sea Scroll History

By sequencing DNA from the dust of dead sea scrolls, scientists were able to glean new clues about the ancient manuscripts. Christopher Intagliata re…

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Whale Protections Need Not Cause Lobstering Losses
Whale Protections Need Not Cause Lobstering Losses

Right whales, other whales and turtles get caught in lobster trap lines, but fewer lines can maintain the same lobster catch levels.


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How to Keep COVID-19 Conspiracies Contained
How to Keep COVID-19 Conspiracies Contained

An expert on climate denial offers tips for inoculating people against coronavirus conspiracy notions.


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Bioluminescence Helps Prey Avoid Hungry Seals
Bioluminescence Helps Prey Avoid Hungry Seals

Prey animals flash biochemically produced light to confuse elephant seals hunting in the dark. But at least one seal turned the tables.


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3 Words Mislead Online Regional Mood Analysis

Analyzing keywords on Twitter can offer a loose measure of the subjective well-being of a community, as long as you don’t count three words: good, lo…

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