vessels

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Researchers found unusual features in the dinosaur's neck vertebrae that served as attachment points for muscles and helped protect blood vessels.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

"The cervical vertebrae of Kank show special structures for muscle attachment and the protection of neck blood vessels, features particularly important in modern birds with complex neck movements, such as herons," says Dr. Motta.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

Old and rusting tankers like these form what maritime experts call the “shadow fleet,” a roving armada of hundreds of vessels that ferry oil for sanctioned regimes, including Iran and Russia.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

"Our cooking vessels use steam and the alternative, which is gas cooking, is no good because we can't wash the pans afterwards," he said.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

The disassembled missiles were lashed to the decks of cargo ships—including, ironically, many American-made vessels that had been given to the Soviet Union during World War II, when the two nations were allies.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau