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The Best Of Our Knowledge

Men o’ war and pinball wizards

By Lucas Willard
Published July 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM EDT
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A Portuguese Man o’ War on a beach

The Best of Our Knowledge explores topics on learning, education and research.

Unlocking a genetic mystery, scientists studying an unusual jellyfish-like creature have determined the animal to have multiple lineages.

A new report examines an adolescent literacy gap.

And we’ll visit a new museum dedicated to all things pinball.

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Lucas Willard is a news reporter and host at WAMC Northeast Public Radio, which he joined in 2011. He produces and hosts The Best of Our Knowledge and WAMC Listening Party.
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