assumption

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The researchers noted that their findings depend on modeling assumptions and available data.

From Science Daily

Their study, published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society, challenges the long-held assumption that this reaction is mainly controlled by energy alone.

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Vertical movement of gases appears to be dramatically reduced compared to standard assumptions.

From Science Daily

"That goes against a common assumption that more complex animal societies require more complex genomes."

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What failed was the assumption that assets widely viewed as defensive would remain liquid under stress.

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