understanding
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A key foundation for understanding why time seems to move in one direction is Boltzmann's H theorem, a central principle in statistical mechanics tied to the second law of thermodynamics.
From Science Daily • May 3, 2026
But from my understanding, that’s exactly the kind of film Angel Studios is looking to distribute: a movie that seems like it’s saying something, when in reality, it’s spouting a whole lot of nothing.
From Salon • May 3, 2026
Currently he and his supervisor, Amit Sahai, are working on a “recipe” to break hard problems down into easy problems, something that they hope would help increase understanding of the security behind cryptosystems.
From Slate • May 2, 2026
Answering questions from senators on Thursday, Hegseth said: "We are in a ceasefire right now, which our understanding means the 60-day clock pauses or stops in a ceasefire."
From BBC • May 1, 2026
The young girl in the red parka gave a quick nod of understanding.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
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