docking

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To explore whether the vitamin K compound could interact with mGluR1, the researchers used structural simulations and molecular docking studies.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

Around Earth, the agency plans to test docking procedures between its Orion spacecraft and the lunar landers that will carry astronauts from the moon’s orbit down to its surface.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

A British ship carried a copy across the ocean, docking at Falmouth in Cornwall on Aug. 8.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

In contrast, many council-run bike hire schemes must be parked at fixed docking stations.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

"Because we're docking with the Taiyang Shen in a few days. We can't spin while we dock with things."

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir