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New chickadee research finds cognitive skills impact lifespan
Working ‘smarter’ not harder important to natural selection and survival rates, Western researchers find
Expert insight: Why the Olympics and Paralympics aren’t blended into one Games
by Special to Western News | August 27, 2024 | Expert Commentary, Front Vertical, Olympics 2024, Other Author | 0 Comments
Para athletes’ successes are often overshadowed by the tendency of media to prioritize non-disabled athletes
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