surface

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These receptors sit on the surface of cells and help transmit signals that control many processes in the body.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

The back-and-forth over change and the status quo broke to the surface during last month’s housing forum in downtown L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Artemis III, in Earth’s orbit, aims to test docking procedures with SpaceX’s and Blue Origin’s lunar landers next year, and Artemis IV, slated for 2028, hopes to put boots on the dusty lunar surface.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

"The question I'm most interested in is, are they going to be able to see color on the lunar surface," Petro said.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

The track is empty, and the reddish ground reminds me of the surface at the playground where I took Teddy.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison