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September research highlights: Multitasking microbes, ancient capybaras, the law of the land, more

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Sep 28, 2026

September research highlights: Multitasking microbes, ancient capybaras, the law of the land, more

New capybara fossil changes the forecast for the ancient Atacama region An illustration of a group of Cardiatherium, a genus of extinct, direct relatives of modern capybaras, hangi…

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September research highlights: Multitasking microbes, ancient capybaras, the law of the land, more

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