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a very small piece
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Recent Examples of atom
And since the same argument applies to the ordinary vibrations of molecules and atoms, this raises the possibility of widespread disruption to the ordinary existence of matter in a timelike curve.
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The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
The oxygen interacts with the metal ions to form semiconductor metal oxides, while the carbon atoms form graphene sheets.
—IEEE Spectrum, 17 Dec. 2024
Five carbon rings The key to the material's success has to do with the fact that the hypergolic reaction creates carbon tubes that have high concentrations of molecular rings made from five carbon atoms instead of the usual six.
—Michael Franco, New Atlas, 20 Dec. 2024
The researchers then remove the mold and heat the arrays at 600 degrees C, breaking up the ligand molecules and freeing up carbon and oxygen atoms.
—IEEE Spectrum, 17 Dec. 2024
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When pumping was sped up, the water created a vortex in each opening that allowed water, but not particles, through.Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 31 Dec. 2024
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Most likely this is happening in the milking parlor when people are sprayed in the face, or viral particles are aerosolized and inhaled.Will Stone, NPR, 30 Dec. 2024
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Peter Van Sant: How else could that speck have gotten on his pant leg if not coming from blood spatter from the shooting?Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 4 Jan. 2025
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In this image, taken by JUICE's Monitoring Camera 1, the Earth appears as a brilliant blue and white orb at bottom while the moon is little more than a bright speck to its left.Space.com Staff, Space.com, 1 Jan. 2025
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Scientists have long wondered where these molecules come from.Elise Cutts, WIRED, 22 Dec. 2024
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Harmful molecules are rarely created from home cooking; oils seldom reach their smoke point for long periods.Amy Brownstein, MS, RDN, Verywell Health, 20 Dec. 2024
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Wow your guests before the first bite—vanilla flecks give desserts a high-quality, artisanal look (and taste).Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
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The other side: But concerns over water fluoridation have included fluorosis, when growing teeth are exposed to too much fluoride and develop white flecks or spots, and reduced IQ in children.Kale Williams, Axios, 25 Nov. 2024
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There’s a part of me that always wants to have a little bit of that feeling.Chris Vognar, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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Truly, this recipe calls for a little bit of everything—although many ingredients in this recipe can be swapped or subbed out to suit your tastes, which only adds to why this breakfast casserole is our best yet.Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2024
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Examples of fiber-rich foods include unprocessed vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds, beans, lentils and chickpeas.Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 2 Jan. 2025
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The Mediterranean diet emphasizes vegetables, fruits, whole grains, olive oil, and lean meats.Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 1 Jan. 2025
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These topical patches stick to the back of your ear or around your navel and release a natural blend of essential oils to relieve nausea.Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2024
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Stick-on heating patches are a good option for long-term, stable heat.17 Be careful to avoid burns with any of these options.Sarah Bence, Health, 28 Dec. 2024
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One thing that seemed clear in the footage with John Harbaugh and the snippets of team meetings was how the sense of urgency in the Ravens’ building has ratcheted up.The Athletic NFL Staff, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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Instead, different particles would result from different modes of vibration of a one-dimensional string, either a loop or a snippet with ends attached to multidimensional spatial objects called branes.Tom Siegfried, JSTOR Daily, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Atom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/atom. Accessed 12 Jan. 2025.
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