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Unicorns of the Sea Reveal Sound Activities Jun 18, 2020

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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 Jun 16, 2020

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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 during speech.

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Printed Coral Could Provide Reef Relief Jun 15, 2020

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

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'Snot Palaces' Reveal Undersea Creature Secrets Jun 11, 2020

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

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Helping Kids Cope with COVID-19 Worries Jun 09, 2020

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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 Jun 08, 2020

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

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Whale Protections Need Not Cause Lobstering Losses Jun 07, 2020

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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 Jun 06, 2020

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

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Bioluminescence Helps Prey Avoid Hungry Seals Jun 02, 2020

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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 Jun 01, 2020

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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, love and LOL.

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