Bob Grant

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    Are Rare Earths Really That Rare?

    Misnomers and international trade

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    The Surprisingly Ancient Origins of Your Dog

    New research shakes up the history of humanity’s best friend

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    The Universe Is a Mirror

    And it’s reflecting back wrinkles

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    Why Are Narwhals Messing with Hydrophones?

    The unicorns of the ocean might also be the kitties of the sea

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    This Is a Laser Blast Straight to the Psyche

    In a demonstration of long-distant space communication, NASA beamed photons to a receiver millions of miles from Earth

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    Unique Puke Fossil Reveals New Pterosaur Species

    Discoveries abound in an ancient predator’s upchuck

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    Neanderthals: Do a Little Art and Take a Stroll on the Beach

    Two recent discoveries about the extinct human species refine our understanding of our evolutionary kin

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    The Brain’s Hidden Drain

    Newly discovered vessels may be key to flushing waste away from our brains

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    Orcas Giveth and Orcas Taketh Away

    Killer whales divulge more of their private lives with never-before-seen images of a wild birth and gruesome hunts

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    Is the Moon Worth Mining?

    Lunar riches may lie in wait. But securing the bounty may be a logistical nightmare.