upright

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She helps them recognize developmental moments, such as when a child turns a book upright on their own upon realizing it’s upside down, signaling letter recognition.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Now, scientists have a new clue as to why: Research links right-hand bias with evolutionary brain development and upright walking.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

The third-generation Starship spacecraft carried out a maneuver that saw it flip upright and reignite its engines for control, despite one being out of commission.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

First, walking upright freed the hands from locomotion, creating new pressures that favored more specialized and asymmetric hand use.

From Science Daily • May 18, 2026

We head for seats near Ray, Boo scuffing along in the giant boots, me holding her hand to keep her upright.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko