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surface

[sur-fis] / ˈsɜr fɪs /






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During these events, the temperature of the surface of the sea in the central-eastern Pacific is cooler - the opposite of what is seen during El Niño.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The discovery centers on SLAMF6, a molecule found on the surface of immune cells that can prevent T cells from mounting a strong attack against tumors.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

On an even more ambitious note, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration is pushing to develop nuclear energy on the surface of the moon.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Over the past few months, scientists have observed rising sea surface temperatures in these regions.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Breaking the surface of the water was a writhing snake.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck




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