28 January, 2026 – Snakes on a train?

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New Nasal Vaccine
Are we finally going to get a nasal vaccine for COVID?

Artificial light at night extends pollen season
Turn off the porch light, you’re making me sneeze!

EVs FTW
Do EVs actually do anything good? YES!

Train Snakes
Yup. Cobras are actually snakes on planes.

Heavy Hoppers
Could ancient giant kangaroos hop?

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Blair’s Animal Corner!

Hot tubbin is part of my health plan
Well it would be if I were a Japanese macaque

Howler monkey howls are larger than life
But true howlers know…

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Where Language Is?
Let your little brain talk…

Parkinsons Prognosis
When is Parkinson’s prominent?

Dreading It
Did you know that dread and fear cause more pain than positive anticipation? What does that mean for humanity?

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