directly

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A new study shows that astronomers have directly measured the mass and distance of a newly discovered free-floating planet by observing it at the same time from Earth and from space.

From Science Daily

The study shows that rebuilding fish populations could directly improve nutrition and help reduce hunger.

From Science Daily

"Even though something like this does not directly affect everyone, everyone feels it," he says.

From BBC

Researchers at the University of Sydney have uncovered new evidence showing that type 2 diabetes directly changes the heart's structure and how it produces energy.

From Science Daily

While these findings reveal a strong link, they do not show that circadian rhythm changes directly cause dementia.

From Science Daily