Three decades of Pokémon: how pocket monsters shaped real science
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As Pokémon marks its 30th anniversary, researchers say the franchise has influenced real science—from taxonomy and fossil research to classroom learning and public engagement—shaping how scientists think about biodiversity, evolution and research integrity.
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