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Meanwhile, "the remains continue to decompose under natural conditions", he said, making it harder to extract DNA.

From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026

We can also decompose bond yields into the expected inflation rate plus the real yield above inflation, measured by TIPS, or Treasury inflation-protected securities.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026

He noted that research shows reservoirs, when first constructed and filled, release some carbon dioxide as plants decompose underwater.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026

The pair previously told of how Harriet's body had been allowed to decompose so badly by NUH, it had to be triple-bagged for her funeral.

From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026

The fear of not living is a deep, abiding dread of watching your own potential decompose into irredeemable disappointment when “should be” gets crushed by what is.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman

The whale has gained in size in recent days because of a build-up of gas as the carcass decomposes, and some islanders are worried it may explode.

From BBC ● May 20, 2026

Fires that start below the surface often begin spontaneously, as organic matter decomposes and creates heat, fueled by oxygen that sneaks in through the cracks.

From Barron's ● Apr. 30, 2026

But by the time Agatha Harkness’ body instantaneously rots and decomposes into a bed of flowers in shades of her signature purple, her death inspires something closer to sadness rather than cheer.

From Salon ● Oct. 31, 2024

Similar to oil drill sites, landfills have an extensive network of underground wells to extract gases produced when waste decomposes.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 10, 2024

“It’s just a case of remembering that oxalic acid on heating decomposes into carbon dioxide, water, and good old carbon monoxide. College chem, you know.”

From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov

The experiments showed that polyethylene remained largely unaffected, even as the biodegradable plastics decomposed.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026

"The smell is like decaying wood being burned – that's the characteristic smell of peat. And that peat contains decomposed wood and organic material from many different sources."

From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026

The fires are difficult to extinguish because many occurred on peatlands, a wetland ecosystem with layers of partially decomposed organic materials that become flammable when dry.

From Barron's ● Sep. 5, 2026

The autopsy report said investigators used dental image comparisons to identify the body, which was severely decomposed.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026

No matter what its original condition, the intense rain and heat of the forest have eroded its surface, washed out all its minerals, and decomposed vital organic compounds.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann

The soggy ground, along with acidification, prevents the underground matter from decomposing completely as it is slowly pickled into peat.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

While many maggots consume dead or decomposing material, screwworm larvae feed on healthy, living flesh.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 15, 2026

The remains may also begin defrosting and decomposing once they reach lower altitudes.

From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026

Since the fire was extinguished, Lineage has been tasked with removing roughly 88 million pounds of spoiled and decomposing food, along with fire and demolition debris.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026

That the train would sit there slowly decomposing for all eternity and that no train would ever run again.

From "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy