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Precision metrology, cypress trees and the hazards of artificial light. Plus, music and the brain.
Precision metrology, the effect of music on the brain, an ancient cypress tree and a close-up look at jumping parasitic wasp cocoons. Plus, UNC Research examines why artificial light poses hazards to turtles and other coastal creatures.
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Precision metrology, the effect of music on the brain, an ancient cypress tree and a close-up look at jumping parasitic wasp cocoons. Plus, UNC Research examines why artificial light poses hazards to turtles and other coastal creatures.
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