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carbon emissions New research shows plants absorb 31% more carbon dioxide than previously thought Ellsworth Toohey

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literature Cornell English Department votes to change name to "Department of Literatures In English" Thom Dunn

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politics U.S. sinks in world Academic Freedom Index Rob Beschizza

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birds Sassy bird wins dance-off with zero competition Jennifer Sandlin

Science Strongest sign detected of life on another planet Allan Rose Hill

politics Why is the Federal government working for Tesla? Jason Weisberger

Science A round of applause for scientists who solved the mystery of clapping Allan Rose Hill

politics Cornell University collects news and guidance on avian influenza Jennifer Sandlin

ornithology This bird "oinks" just like a pig Jennifer Sandlin

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