Ten Minute Sabbatical

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This study opens the door to extraordinary new means of human collaboration while, at the same time, blurring fundamental notions about individual identity and autonomy in disconcerting ways.

Researchers need community because good ideas don’t just come from reading literature and thinking deep thoughts; it’s helpful to bounce ideas off others, particularly in a nonthreatening environment.

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10. Reptilian striker, for short
11. Sense apparently lacking in dolphins
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22. Warble, as from a skylark
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24. Small prominence at the opening of the outer ear

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