Research roundup: 7 cool science stories we almost missed
Each raccoon engaged in several 20-minute trials so the team could observe their behavior. The team concluded that this behavior is better described as “information foraging.” Animal Behavior, 2026.
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March’s list includes puzzle-solving raccoons; the physics of folding a crepe; the rediscovery of a lost page from an Archimedes manuscript; and the 2026 winner of the annual Dance Your PhD contest, among other highlights.Ars Technica