From the Archives: Why Scientists Are Bugging the Rainforest

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Scientists use microphones and AI to automatically detect species by their chirps and croaks. This bioacoustics research could be critical for protecting ecosystems on a warming planet.

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From the Archives: Why Scientists Are Bugging the Rainforest

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Scientists use microphones and AI to automatically detect species by their chirps and croaks. This bioacoustics research could be critical for protecting ecosystems on a warming planet.

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