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An oriental magpie-robin perches on a tree branch in Bangkok in 2022. The bird was among the species that researchers studied in a rainforest in India.

NPR

A new study knocks down a popular hypothesis about why birds sing at dawn

by James Doubek June 20, 2025June 20, 2025

The reason why birds make such a racket at dawn is still unclear. But researchers are now pouring cold water on one popular idea about why.

NPR

Which scientists get mentioned in the news? Mostly ones with Anglo names, says study

by NPR.org April 19, 2024July 9, 2024

A new study finds that in news stories about scientific research, U.S. media were less likely to mention a scientist if they had an East Asian or African name, as compared to one with an Anglo name.

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