modify
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Now that scientists better understand how to modify these materials, researchers say additional work is needed to improve their stability, predict their behavior more accurately, and evaluate their performance in real-world technologies.
From Science Daily • May 22, 2026
The solution would be either a cost-cap allowance to modify the chassis to accept larger tanks, or slightly shorter races.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
California’s current public health monitoring protocol includes daily temperature checks, assessment for any symptoms consistent with hantavirus, and direction to modify activities as necessary.
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026
To pull forward the additional capacity, Rivian worked with the Energy Department to modify its existing agreement that provided a $6.57 billion loan to build the plant.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
In that time, I need to modify the rover to carry the "Big Three": the atmospheric regulator, the oxygenator, and the water reclaimer.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
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