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What Did Jurassic Forests Sound Like? Like This.

3 September 2026 at 12:11
Scientists spent over a decade reconstructing the calls of nine species of ancient insects to create the first accurate Jurassic soundscape.

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By studying the fossilized wings of ancient insects as well as the bioacoustics of their living relatives, researchers were able to use computer modeling and machine learning to replicate their sounds.

A Nearly 200-Year-Old Museum Known for Its T. Rex Faces Extinction

1 September 2026 at 19:18
The Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia, which is affiliated with Drexel University, cited attendance struggles and higher costs in its decision to close.

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The Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia opened in 1828 and is known for its Dinosaur Hall.

Gene-Editing Technology Offers New Ways to Create the Dogs of Our Dreams

31 August 2026 at 11:50
Technologies like CRISPR are giving us new ways to create the dogs of our dreams β€” and a reason to reckon with our past mistakes.

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Life with Bailey has been β€œamazing,” Dr. Walker said. β€œI didn’t really appreciate, when people say pets are part of your family, what that really means. But she really is a part of our family.”
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