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[mey-jer] / ˈmeɪ dʒər /




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One of neuroscience's major unanswered questions is how neurons in the brain and body connect and coordinate to generate behavior.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

The Scotland boss feels like a new man - and he is sensing a fresh wave of optimism as he leads his team into a third major tournament.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Generative AI—which in recent years has seen major technological advances and gained greater traction among consumers—has exacerbated that decline, Wales said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

If one thing characterizes the past few years of major app releases, it’s “features users didn’t ask for.”

From Slate • Jun. 10, 2026

Although such weapons were stockpiled by the major combatants during World War II, fear of retribution kept them from being used in any significant way.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman




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