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This week in science: T. rex footprints, solar 'superflares,' and benefits of reading

Paleontologists have discovered the tracks of a giant — the fossilized footprints of T. rex. Plus, solar "superflares" and the brain benefits of reading in this week's Short Wave science news roundup.

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Nathan (Nate) Rott is a correspondent on NPR’s Science Desk, where he reports on the natural world and humanity’s relationship to it.
Regina G. Barber
Regina G. Barber is a co-host of Short Wave.