formation
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“Doesn’t that rock formation look like a giant taking a nap?”
From Literature
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Amdjarass, which is home to several nomadic peoples, is located in far northeast of Chad, a vast, sparsely populated region renowned for its dramatic rock formations and desert landscapes.
From Barron's
Computer simulations that applied realistic forces and torques confirmed this behavior and showed that plectoneme formation depends on DNA's ability to transmit twist along its length.
From Science Daily
Future drugs could block the TGF-β1 signal or prevent the formation of these dangerous partnerships.
From Science Daily
It also affects seawater chemistry and contributes to the formation of sediments that scientists use to study past climates.
From Science Daily
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