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According to the researchers, much of this performance gain comes from the metasurface's ability to capture a larger fraction of incoming radiation and focus it directly into the detector's active regions.
From Science Daily • May 31, 2026
"This is an active multi-agency operation, and we ask that the public remain away from the area while the search is ongoing."
From BBC • May 31, 2026
According to the Unethical Hoops website, which remains active more than a week after the date on the cease-and-desist order, only 100 copies of the game were made, to be given away to Underdog users.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
When reached for comment Friday, a representative for Bonta said: “The Paramount acquisition of Warner Bros. remains an active investigation, and we do not have any updates to share at this time.”
From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026
All the officers had reported for active duty, leaving the two of them behind at Riverbank, with less and less military code breaking coming their way.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 4
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