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Thus far, however, this effort has yielded only a few dozen genetically modified long-haired mice, which evokes the Aesopian adage about the mountain that labored and brought forth a mouse.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

After a seven-year closure, this vibrant hub for black art—whose pioneering artist-in-residence program has yielded some of the most important creators of the past three decades—had been sorely missed.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

This rock formation has yielded numerous important discoveries over time.

From Science Daily • Apr. 23, 2026

Their friendly approach has yielded cameos from Mark Zuckerberg and Jamie Dimon, among others.

From Slate • Apr. 7, 2026

A 15,000-year bond has yielded a much deeper understanding and affection between humans and dogs than between humans and any other animal.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari