as in studies
to use the mind to acquire knowledge
I suggest you bone up a bit on torts before the next attempt at the bar exam
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The human and microbial findings are likely trustworthy, says Christina Warinner, an anthropologist at Harvard University, who studies ancient microbiomes.—
Stephanie Pappas,
Scientific American,
9 Apr. 2026 -
Not everyone's an astronaut, but everyone ages Even for people who are not planning on orbiting the moon — this research has important implications, says Thomas Lang, a radiologist who studies bone and muscle loss and has worked with NASA on exercise science for previous missions.—
Katia Riddle,
NPR,
9 Apr. 2026
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On-ear headphones are larger and sit on a solid band that goes over your head with padded earpieces that sit on top of your ears.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Speeding tickets range from $50 to $500, depending on how many miles the driver goes over the speed limit.—
Sooji Nam,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Bones (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bones%20%28up%29. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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