discovery
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But now, the company has devoted itself to studying the backrooms — which, he explains, might be the biggest discovery in human history.
From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026
This was not intended as a journey of discovery, it was a game to get their spirits up ahead of the main work ahead and that is exactly what it became.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
The discovery suggests that our understanding of ferromagnetic metals remains incomplete and reveals new opportunities for research into magnetism, topological matter, and the unusual excitations that emerge from these quantum states.
From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026
The technology has been touted for advancing breakthroughs across industries, from drug discovery to financial applications.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
The discovery of the vessel that had forever changed the nature of naval warfare caused a worldwide sensation.
From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler
Vocabulary lists containing discovery
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