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  • Photo: A small, male Zebra Finch is perched on a branch. The bird has a striking appearance with a gray body, an orange patch on its cheek, and a bright red-orange beak. Its throat features a black-and-white striped "zebra" pattern, and its sides are marked with a checkered, reddish-brown patch. The background is a soft, out-of-focus mix of gray and green, which highlights the bird's vibrant colors.
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    Intellectual Disabilities

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    Hearing Loss

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    Finding Her Voice, in Song and Healing Research at Boston University

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    Television and Media

    TV Viewership Is Down. The Oscars Are YouTube-Bound. Is TV Dying?

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    Accolades

    Two Boston University Researchers Elected AAAS Fellows

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