Robins use their red breasts to be territorial rather than attract mates. They often violently attack toy robins or even tufts of red feathers. (Image: Francis C. Franklin, CC-BY-SA-3.0) https://t.co/DQL5lxhpl2
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A new algorithm showed 'nearly perfect sarcasm detection' on a large dataset of Tweets. 🤓 #engineering https://t.co/3UjpPx12qE
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A Chinese official said the claims are 'groundless,' but some want the coronavirus lab-leak theory to be reconsidered. 🦠 #engineering https://t.co/i1pVCu2ZY4
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The F-150 Lightning Pro is aimed at businesses looking to stay ahead of new ICE regulations. ⚡ #engineering https://t.co/kgk62AM3z0
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The first ever picture of a hydrogen atom
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