scales

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Thinking at cosmic and subatomic scales requires plenty of math—or some visual metaphors.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

That outer shell is built largely from chitin, a tough natural material also found in fungal cell walls, fish scales, and the beaks of squids and octopi.

From Science Daily • May 9, 2026

Their vivid blue coloring is a result of the microscopic scales on the backs of their wings, which reflect light.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

“As the company scales, the valuation looks increasingly reasonable to us and in fact one of the least expensive in the group compared to its growth rate,” said UBS analyst Timothy Arcuri.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

The dragon coiled in front of a fireplace, the flames lighting its ruby scales.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack