Today, you’ll learn about the rare study of a hammerhead shark embryo, how touching your teammate might help them make free throws, and a super alloy that doesn’t break - it kinks.

Hammerhead Embryos

“Secrets of Hammerhead Sharks Revealed in ‘Very Rare’ Images.” by Robyn White. 2024.
“Bonnethead shark.” David A. Ebert, et al. 2021.
“Are Hammerhead Sharks Dangerous and Do They Attack Humans?” by Robyn White. 2022.
“Embryonic development in the bonnethead (Sphyrna tiburo), a viviparous hammerhead shark.” by Steven R. Byrum, et al. 2023.

Free Throw Touch

“Physical touch from teammates appears to improve free throw accuracy in basketball.” by Eric W. Dolan. 2024.
“The power of human touch: Physical contact improves performance in basketball free throws.” by Christiane M. Buttner, et al. 2024.

Kinky Alloy

“This Allow is Kinky.” by Aliyah Kovner. 2024.
“Kink bands promote exceptional fracture resistance in a NbTaTiHf refractory medium-entropy alloy.” by David H. Cook, et al. 2024.

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Hammerhead Embryos, Free Throw Touch, Kinky Alloy

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