identifying

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Scientists at Johns Hopkins University have uncovered how humans develop sharp central vision before birth, identifying a carefully timed interaction between a vitamin A derived molecule and thyroid hormones in the retina.

From Science Daily • Jul. 9, 2026

The amount of time that passed has only compounded the challenges of finding — let alone identifying — the victims.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 9, 2026

The brine helps keep the meat tender and juicy while adding a subtle savory quality that people notice without necessarily identifying.

From Salon • Jul. 7, 2026

A poll last year found no change in South Koreans' religious affiliations, with 16 percent identifying as Buddhist.

From Barron's • Jul. 7, 2026

In peacetime, however, in a well-staffed, well-stocked American emergency room, triage isn’t about withholding care from anyone; rather, it’s identifying the patients in the gravest danger and treating them first.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French