Some biologists speculate that the genes enabling abilities like echolocation in bats and other nocturnal mammals might actually be ______ in humans. These genes would be present but essentially dormant, having no significant impact on our everyday sensory experiences.

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According to a climate change expert, carbon footprint reduction efforts are ______ other factors when considering the impact on global warming. Even significant reductions in carbon emissions have a lesser effect, while factors like deforestation, industrial pollution, and overconsumption have stronger influences.

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Despite the widespread assumption that small and isolated island populations of animals are more likely to go extinct, a 2021 study of reptiles in the Caribbean suggests that these populations might actually have a greater chance of survival. This surprising conclusion compels conservationists to ______ their long-standing strategies.

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Observers often note that the fields of astrophysics and literature inhabit separate domains, with the former grounded in empirical data and the latter in creative expression. However, author and scientist Maya Hansen bridges these worlds, her novels weaving complex theories of the cosmos into compelling narratives that ______ both the scientific community and avid readers of fiction.

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Biologist Andrew Fuller’s revolutionary research ______ that climate change could be a significant factor influencing migratory patterns of certain bird species. Though the correlation is yet to be proven, the hypothesis carries significant implications for future studies.

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