fragments

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Scientists have become increasingly interested in why some of these ancient DNA fragments survived in modern humans while others disappeared.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

They added the drummer and began blending acoustic music with electronic sounds, some of which were altered fragments of what Messrs. Moran and Gilmore had just played.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

In a video provided to the BBC by rescue officials, workers could be seen digging through a thick layer of black volcanic ash beneath a large rock and retrieving bone fragments.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

In some regions, scientists have found fragments of old tectonic plates and bursts of volcanic activity that did not fully make sense before.

From Science Daily • Apr. 29, 2026

Cluny’s tail banged down on the rotting lectern, smashing it into several fragments.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques