investigating

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Zietlow, now at the History Museum at the Castle in Wisconsin, began investigating the fossils while working as a Ph.D. student in comparative biology at the American Museum of Natural History's Richard Gilder Graduate School.

From Science Daily • May 23, 2026

The couple was arrested Thursday by Portuguese authorities in the central town of Fatima and brought before an investigating judge Friday at the court in Setubal.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

The Football Association is investigating Southampton's conduct after the club admitted to spying on three other Championship sides during the past season.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

The LAPD’s Juvenile Division is investigating the case, and the Los Angeles County medical examiner will determine the child’s cause of death, Castillo said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

I could’ve spent a long time scientifically investigating that one.

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller