diffusion

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Previously, scientists believed actin mainly reached this region by random diffusion.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

“Multiple industry players over time, particularly Nvidia, have argued that smuggling or diffusion of AI technologies to China were tall tales,” Burnham said.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 21, 2026

These vibrations mix electronic states and effectively push the electron across the boundary, creating a directional, ballistic motion instead of slow and random diffusion.

From Science Daily • Mar. 6, 2026

India already has some major strengths including "technology diffusion, eager talent pool and cheap labour", and dedicated efforts can help startups pivot to artificial intelligence, he said.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

Without diffusion, fewer technologies are acquired, and more existing technologies are lost.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond