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scientist

[sahy-uhn-tist] / ˈsaɪ ən tɪst /


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"This technique helped us confirm that manganese telluride was really exhibiting altermagnetic properties," said Rachel Nickel, postdoctoral scientist with ESRF, a co-author who helped design and conduct the experiment on the ID32 beamline.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 4, 2026

In a statement, the LMB paid tribute to the "inspiring, talented and passionate scientist" and described her death as a "profound shock and a huge loss".

From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026

The proliferation of satellites is an “existential threat” to the observatory’s work, said J. Anthony Tyson, its chief scientist, who is best known for mapping dark matter.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026

For one of the optimistic developers of AI, the musically minded computer scientist Marvin Minsky, the Media Lab functioned akin to a surgeon removing blockages to the imagination.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2026

On the one hand—superstition and old wives’ tales; on the other hand—the scientist, trying to solve the puzzles and find the answers.

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham

As the world descends on Antalya where scientists, experts and heads of state will gather to discuss global warming and how to slow it, thousands of activists will also be present to raise their voices.

From Barron's ● Nov. 6, 2026

Earlier research had identified structures resembling blood cells in ancient fossils, but scientists had not conclusively demonstrated the presence of these particular molecular remains within them.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 6, 2026

While such disruptions can occur during winter, scientists say an event this early in November is unprecedented in modern observations.

From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026

But scientists say the vortex is already weakening in early November.

From Barron's ● Nov. 6, 2026

Scientists at the CVO today continue the work begun by the scientists working around Mount St. Helens during the 1980 eruption.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone


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