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ScienceWhen it comes to Beatles references, scientists can't let it be

A new paper in PLoS ONE finds that scientists frequently weave popular culture and song lyrics into research publications, with The Beatles appearing more often than any other musical group. The authors highlight clever lyrical adaptations, while noting an earlier Swedish project that inserted Bob Dylan lyrics into biomedical papers as part of a long-running bet.

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AArs Technica★☆☆☆☆2026-09-09 19:31Original

When it comes to Beatles references, scientists can't let it be
When it comes to Beatles references, scientists can't let it beScience