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Research News What Makes Rituals Special? Join Us For A Google+ Conversation From savoring a morning coffee to lighting a candle each night, people employ rituals all over the world. NPR science correspondent Shankar Vedantam speaks with behavior scientist Francesca Gino and Slate columnist William Saletan about the role of rituals in human life.
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Research News The ornithologist works through the feathers of the stuffed birds to find one that matches her sample.

Animal CSI: Inside The Smithsonian's Feather Forensics Lab

A keen eye and extensive knowledge of feathers allows forensic ornithologist Carla Dove (yes, that's her name) figure out from feather and bone fragments which type of bird crashed into a plane or was eaten by a snake. But the expertise has an uncertain future.
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