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Do therapy dogs brighten school days for deaf children?
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2,000 ancient Jain manuscripts find a new home in the UK, welcoming scholars and faith communities.
London's Wellcome Collection is returning 2,000 Jain manuscripts. But instead of Pakistan or India, they're going to a UK university, funded by Jain communities worldwide.
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Beyoncé's lyrics help students find gaps in the safety net
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These rare dove hatchlings could soon reclaim their island home.
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The quiet return of wolves to California's wild.
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The 10 iconic songs Kris Kristofferson wrote for other legends.
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Nebraska ranchers use controlled burns to reclaim 10,000 acres from wildfires.
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Thailand's secret to finding its largest dinosaur yet?
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Chilly beaches now welcome cozy saunas, warming winter swimmers.
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Harvard Lampoon celebrates 150 years.
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Eating more plants could ease the pressure on your heart.
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Can electric motorcycles still deliver that classic rumble?
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A single month of no-mow greenspaces just boosted early-season bee visits by 500%.
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Is 72 the new perfect age to start medical school?
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Could a mushroom compound temper aggression and invite calm?
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$1.4 million in new grants secures seven faculty research teams at Berkeley.
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A father and daughter just rewrote the fate of two baby calves.
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Netflix confirms: Adam Sandler's "Grown Ups 3" is officially on the way.
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