material
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These long-chain molecules carry instructions from the genetic material to the cell's protein factories.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 5, 2026
The material is difficult to shape, expensive to produce, and often requires more raw material than ultimately ends up in the finished component.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 4, 2026
The theatricality is so over the top that it can be heard as kitsch, but Shaboozey’s commanding voice and commitment to the material generally keep the listener on his side.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
The BBC spoke to four women and reviewed screenshots of abusive messages, posts and other material they shared.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
Autumn is leaning against the wall of the ship, using her foot to hold one of Ama’s Adinkra webs in place while the rest of the crew uses the material to stitch the ship together.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
The move comes as the U.S. and other Western governments race to secure the raw materials that are crucial for defense and other industries, but are largely controlled by China.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
These materials are increasingly important for technologies such as electric vehicle batteries and other components needed for the energy transition.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 5, 2026
It involves inserting electrodes made of materials such as zinc and copper into substances that contain moisture or ions, and then collecting the small but steady electrical currents.
From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026
Find insight on gold futures, Fortescue, FireFly Metals, West African Resources and more in the latest Market Talks covering basic materials.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
In 1960, when the NSA restricted his access to top-secret materials, William was crushed.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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The Mother of All Lists: Mater, Matr
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