observational
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The analysis included 10 published papers containing data from 12 long term observational studies conducted in the United States, Europe, and Asia.
From Science Daily • May 26, 2026
Yet there is no observational evidence for macroscopic wormholes, nor any compelling theoretical reason to expect them within Einstein’s theory.
From Science Daily • May 22, 2026
These studies were observational, which differs from research done on drugs to study intended effects.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
Such observational research alone doesn’t prove that natural food colors harm health.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
Even with my observational data and the magazine article, would my parents believe me?
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
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