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scientist

[sahy-uhn-tist] / ˈsaɪ ən tɪst /


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The moonshot has served as a "massive positive moment," said exploration scientist Jacob Bleacher.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Jeffres, the UC Davis scientist, has been studying conditions and monitoring salmon in the McCloud under a separate state grant — one he said has also recently ended.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Tingting Zhou, a research scientist at the McGovern Institute, and Yi-Yun Ho, a former MIT postdoc, are the lead authors.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

"Urine does naturally contain all of the nutrients that plants need such as nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, but it also contains a variety of contaminants," explained Olivia Wilson, NPK Recovery's research and development scientist.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

I would be floundering without Karl's guidance, but Mr. Campbell is a scientist.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson