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The Incredible Shrinking And Growing Brains Of Indian Jumping Ants

Researchers have shown that the Indian jumping ant can shrink and regrow its brain. Clint Penick hide caption

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The Incredible Shrinking And Growing Brains Of Indian Jumping Ants

A new study of Indian jumping ants shows they have the ability to shrink and expand their brains — a first for any insect.

Reactions To Biden's Decision To Pull Troops From Afghanistan Are Mixed

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Examining Biden's Foreign Policy Plans

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Flor d'Luna (Moonflower) Santana

Critics Say Chauvin Defense 'Weaponized' Stigma For Black Americans With Addiction

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Critics Say Chauvin Defense 'Weaponized' Stigma For Black Americans With Addiction

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Critics Say Chauvin Defense 'Weaponized' Stigma For Black Americans With Addiction

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More Women Are Getting The Coronavirus Vaccine Than Men

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The Incredible Shrinking And Growing Brains Of Indian Jumping Ants

by James Doubek , Peter Breslow

The Incredible Shrinking And Growing Brains Of Indian Jumping Ants

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Time of Your Life [From A Bug's Life] Randy Newman

When 'Jeopardy!' Might Announce A Permanent Host

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In the Waiting Line [Dofmeister Con Madrid de los Austrias Dub] Sophie Barker & Zero 7

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Sunday Puzzle: Vowel Replacement

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Sunday Puzzle: Vowel Replacement

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Lauren Hough On Growing Up In A Cult, New Memoir

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Calamus Chuck Johnson

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Underwater Dream Eluvium

Derek Chauvin's Trial Heads Toward Closing Arguments

by Adrian Florido

Derek Chauvin's Trial Heads Toward Closing Arguments

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Sikh Community Mourns After FedEx Warehouse Shooting

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Sometimes He's in My Dreams Mary Lattimore

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Yesterday's Dreams Freddie Hubbard

Politics Chat: Biden's Immigration Challenge

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Politics Chat: Biden's Immigration Challenge

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Raul Castro Has Stepped Down. What's Next For Cuba?

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Journalists Battle Against Hedge Fund Giant Alden Global

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Journalists Battle Against Hedge Fund Giant Alden Global

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Smile Meditation Vulfpeck

New Research Answers Questions About Pterosaur's Big Head

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Theme from Jurassic Park John Williams

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Sunshowers Yasmin Williams

Romina Puga's Newest Show Answers Kids' Burning Questions

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Saying Goodbye to Hollywood's Cinerama Dome

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On 'Vulture Prince,' Arooj Aftab Finds New Meaning In Familiar Words

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On 'Vulture Prince,' Arooj Aftab Finds New Meaning In Familiar Words

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On 'Vulture Prince,' Arooj Aftab Finds New Meaning In Familiar Words

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Baghon Main Arooj Aftab

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Saans Lo Arooj Aftab

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