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Signs and Space

Sign languages rely on the use of space (locations, motions, and handshapes) to express meaning or grammatical nuance... • By Marisa Brook • 21 September 2020

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The Indian queens who modelled for the world's first vaccine
bbc.com
 Why there is no speed limit in the superfluid universe • (see also)
phys.org
 The Race to Redesign Sugar
newyorker.com
 Saturn's ocean moon Enceladus has fresh ice in unexpected place
space.com
 A Doctor High on Greed, a Biker Gang High on Opioids, and The Woman Who Paid the Price
crimereads.com
 Wikipedia edits have massive impact on tourism, say economists
theguardian.com
 The detection of phosphine in Venus' clouds is a big deal – here's how we can find out if it's a sign of life
theconversation.com
 The Walther PPK, the classic spy gun that changed the game
newatlas.com
 Mexican archaeologists identify the first Mayan slave ship to be discovered
cnn.com
 Why the Supreme Court ended up with nine justices—and how that could change
nationalgeographic.com
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