factors

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The state’s rainfall at the end of the year will be determined by more factors, such as the frequency and strength of atmospheric rivers, than whether it’s technically an El Niño year, he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Scientists have explored a range of possible factors, including genetics, environmental exposures, brain injuries, and diet.

From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026

Underlying medical conditions, age and other factors likely explain some of the variations in responses, but doctors have also suspected genetic differences might play a role too.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

For drivers, there are factors beyond the Middle East that will keep gas prices higher for the foreseeable future.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

These five factors help explain the limited success of experimental science in a medieval context.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton