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Retired Scientist Finds New Tardigrade Species | Rochester News

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A retired Kodak scientist, Judy Dobles, turned her post-work curiosity into a major scientific breakthrough—discovering a brand-new tardigrade species while cataloging micro-creatures at a New York nature center. Named Mesocrista ojagwaji in honor of the Seneca Nation’s ancestral land, her find proves that big discoveries can happen right in your backyard—and that passion and persistence can turn retirement into legacy. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0df98b916445fa85

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