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The golden mole is a fascinating animal. It's also the namesake of Skunk Bear's new prize: The Golden Mole Award for Accidental Brilliance. We're looking for modern examples of serendipity in science happy accidents/mistakes/coincidences from the last few years that have led to discoveries and insights. Submit your stories through the link above.

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