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Almost the last word.

The article explores various scientific and behavioral questions, focusing on neutron stars, dog behavior, and the use of "motherese" in communication. Neutron stars, formed from the remnants of giant stars, are incredibly dense and smooth, with a surface temperature that can reach millions of Kelvi...

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Published in:New Scientist Vol. 268; no. 3564; pp. 54 - 56
Main Authors: D’Hondt, Herman, Shaw, Hilary, Thompson, Alexandra, Long, Derek, Bambauer, Jennifer, Wallace, Jonathan, MacKay, Jill, Goswami, Usha
Format: Journal Article
Published: New Scientist Ltd. 10/11/2025
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