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March Mammal Madness tournament shows the power of 'performance science'

  • Written by Katie Hinde, Associate Professor, School of Human Evolution and Social Change, Arizona State University

In early March most science professors are writing midterms and eagerly awaiting spring break to catch up on research. We’re no exceptions, but we are also preparing to emcee a tournament like no other, with thousands of “spectators” in the United States and worldwide: March Mammal Madness.

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