structure
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When the British arrived in 1788, we are told, the continent was home to “more than 250 language groups and over 500 dialects, each with its own unique culture, language, and kinship structure.”
At the same time, Xi had to contend with an outmoded command structure that was seen as susceptible to corruption and ill-equipped to fight modern wars.
This dense structure limits the effectiveness of many immune-based cancer treatments, even when those therapies work well against other types of cancer.
From Science Daily
The phrase "House of Cards" is often linked today with a popular Netflix political series, but its original meaning describes something far more literal: a structure that can collapse easily.
From Science Daily
The earliest stars formed in regions dominated by dark matter, specifically at the centers of small dark matter structures called microhalos.
From Science Daily
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