observational

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Because the study was observational, it cannot prove cause and effect.

From Science Daily • May 1, 2026

"The material's unique ability to 'choose' between different low energy states produced observational data very similar to a quantum spin liquid state," said Dai, corresponding author on this study.

From Science Daily • Apr. 22, 2026

"The Earth’s energy imbalance has increased since its observational record began in 1960, particularly in the past 20 years. It reached a new high in 2025."

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

After the year-long observational study, researchers say regulators should act now to ensure products marketed to under-fives offer "psychological safety".

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

But I sometimes imagine that he merely slipped during a courageous and pioneering venture in observational geophysics.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan