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For decades, Gorbunova, Seluanov, and other researchers have been investigating how these animals stay so resilient.

From Science Daily • May 10, 2026

Safety regulators have been investigating parts that exploded in otherwise survivable crashes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Marineland has said all the beluga deaths at the park resulted from natural causes, but animal welfare officials from the province of Ontario have been investigating the park for several years.

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

Officials have been investigating since last week and are working with the California Department of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to determine how the child was exposed.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 7, 2024

We have been investigating these outhouses thoroughly, and there is no question that he has had smuggled goods here.

From The Lost Heir by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)