discovery
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But each discovery gives scientists another possible route for targeting the biological processes that drive age-related disease.
From Science Daily • May 10, 2026
Clutton-Brock has joked that his most important discovery was meerkats’ fondness for hard-boiled egg.
From Slate • May 10, 2026
The discovery, reported in Materials Today in the study "A sequential dual-passivation strategy for designing stainless steel used above water oxidation," builds on Huang's long running "Super Steel" Project.
From Science Daily • May 10, 2026
Defence Minister Nikos Dendias sought to downplay the significance of the drone's discovery on Saturday, saying: "Because we know what it is and what it contains, we have nothing to envy."
From BBC • May 9, 2026
“I haven’t,” Burry replied, seeing no obvious good news in the discovery that there was someone out there who thought as he did.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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