Nature, Published online: 29 May 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01393-z
Stephon Alexander says his passion for musical improvisation helps him to understand and teach complex ideas.
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Nature, Published online: 29 May 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01393-zStephon Alexander says his passion for musical improvisation helps him to understand and teach complex ideas.
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