diffusion

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Previously, scientists believed actin mainly reached this region by random diffusion.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

For many years, biology textbooks have described protein movement inside cells as a largely random process called diffusion.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

The two themes also dovetail neatly with the AI diffusion into the defense industries.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

India already has some major strengths including "technology diffusion, eager talent pool and cheap labour", and dedicated efforts can help startups pivot to artificial intelligence, he said.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

Quantitative data should also be assembled to test my preliminary calculations suggesting differing rates of diffusion along the major axes of Eurasia, the Americas, and Africa.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond