PNAS Science Sessions

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Jun 11, 2019 • 7min

Unraveling hagfish evolution

Tetsuto Miyashita describes how the hagfish helps define the vertebrate tree of life.
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Jun 11, 2019 • 6min

Climate change and forest diversity

Daniel Wieczynski and Van Savage show how climate affects the diversity of forests.
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Jun 11, 2019 • 6min

Network theory and climate change

Jingfang Fan explains what network theory can reveal about climate systems.
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Jun 11, 2019 • 6min

Quantum computing

Christopher Monroe discusses recent developments in quantum computing.
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Jun 11, 2019 • 6min

Fur grooming in cats

Alexis Noel and David Hu describe the unusual properties of a cat's tongue.
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Jun 11, 2019 • 6min

Biodiversity loss in Haiti

Blair Hedges discusses the state of Haiti's remaining forests and the consequences to biodiversity.
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Jun 11, 2019 • 7min

Mapping the galactic plane in X-rays

Chryssa Kouveliotou describes her efforts to compile a detailed X-ray map of the galactic plane.
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Jun 11, 2019 • 6min

Ancient Maya salt industry

Heather McKillop explores the Maya salt industry.
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Jun 11, 2019 • 6min

Social mobility across generations

Mike Hout explores the persistence of occupational and socioeconomic standing from parent to child in America.
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Jun 11, 2019 • 8min

Paintbrush for butterfly wings

Robert Reed explains genetic controls on butterfly wing colors.

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