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Why emus can't fly: A 'time switch' in bird embryos holds the answer
- May 14, 2026
Why can eagles soar through the skies while emus are bound to the earth? One secret lies in a skeletal structure called the keel, a blade-like ridge o...
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Autonomous underwater robot discovers hidden coral reef 'hotspots'
- May 14, 2026
Researchers have developed an autonomous system for seeking out and mapping hotspots of biodiversity on coral reefs with unprecedented precision, offe...
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Why marimbas cost so much and how hickory could change music classrooms
- May 14, 2026
The pleasant, earthy sound of a marimba is a key component in the modern orchestra, but their high prices, ranging from $1,000 to over $25,000, someti...
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Vocal fry stereotype unravels as men and older voices show more creak
- May 14, 2026
Valleyspeak, uptalk, vocal fry: These are all examples of speech patterns generally assigned to young women and often stereotyped to imply a lack of c...
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Machine-learning method maps the uncertainty of biodiversity scenarios: The Bigfoot connection
- May 14, 2026
To effectively protect biodiversity in an era of climate change, ecologists first have to know where animal and plant species are located and then be...
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'Learning recession' in US schools predates pandemic: Report
- May 14, 2026
A new analysis of student test scores reveals that American schools were in a "learning recession" for seven years before the COVID-19 pandemic, with...
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Hairy new fish species discovered in the Great Barrier Reef
- May 14, 2026
Swimming among the corals of the Great Barrier Reef is a fish that could be a doppelganger for the famous Sesame Street character Mr. Snuffleupagus. T...
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'PrincipalGPT' creates a new AI blueprint for legal literacy in the classroom
- May 14, 2026
Moving legal studies from the textbook to the digital arena, a new AI-based model for K-12 learning is taking shape at the University of Florida. In h...
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More than half of US faces worst drought in decades, says expert
- May 14, 2026
More than 60% of the United States is experiencing drought conditions, with more than 20% in an extreme drought. Andrew Ellis, a climatologist at Virg...
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Reducing fear is critical for improving trust in law enforcement, study finds
- May 14, 2026
Law enforcement is a critical aspect of ensuring safety in communities. However, unjustified harm has been associated with law enforcement throughout...
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We keep thanking machines and forests for one strange reason, and it is reshaping human bonds
- May 14, 2026
Whether it's artificial intelligence programs or the Amazon rainforest, people often experience gratitude or protectiveness toward non-human entities...
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Satellite launch pollution is rapidly accumulating in the upper atmosphere
- May 14, 2026
The potent pollution from so-called megaconstellation satellite systems launched en masse into space since 2019 will account for nearly half (42%) of...