Global Update Preview: In Pursuit of the Monarch’s Magnetic Sense
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December 23, 2025, 2:11 p.m. Eastern time

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In Pursuit of the Monarch’s Magnetic Sense

The magnetic compass is the last unknown sense in migrating animals. For some scientists, the monarch butterfly is leading the way.

Places mentioned: Mexico

Law enforcement officers standing outside, surrounded by emergency cars and trucks, in heavy fog.

At Least 5 Dead After Medical Plane Crashes in Texas

The plane was carrying four civilians, including a child who was being flown to Texas to be treated for burns, and four crew members when it crashed into Galveston Bay, the authorities said.

Places mentioned: Mexico

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