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One theory for the origin of the Martian moons -- the "giant impact" hypothesis -- is that they formed after a celestial body collided with Mars.
From Barron's ● Aug. 16, 2026
Iranian media initially reported the origin of the pollution was under investigation and Iran's foreign ministry spokesman said on Thursday its source was a "foreign bulk ship".
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
As with every comic book superhero, it’s all in their origin stories.
From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2026
The findings could have important consequences for one of the longest-running questions in medical history: the origin of syphilis.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 12, 2026
They had to answer one more question: What is the origin of the phrase, "to meet one's Waterloo" and what does it mean?
From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg
Beyond the academic debate about his origins, Homer is everywhere in Bornova.
From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026
The Nature Metabolism study focused on the origins of phenol metabolites as well as indole metabolites, which are produced from the amino acid tryptophan.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 15, 2026
An expert could analyze the individual brushstrokes on the statue to identify the exact origins of the bust, she said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
Some cosmetics, medicines and supplements contain gelatin, animal fats, alcohol or other ingredients whose origins matter to observant consumers.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 12, 2026
“It seems the Swanburne motto is proven correct: No hopeless case is truly without hope. I will read this diary, and I will learn the origins of this curse upon my family...ah—ah—choo!”
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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