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exploration

[ek-spluh-rey-shuhn] / ˌɛk spləˈreɪ ʃən /


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This shows how China is building its expertise in long stays in space as well as deep space exploration, de Grijs said.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

The director of “Drive My Car” continues his process-centric exploration of workplace relationships in this quietly revelatory movie, one with a centerpiece conversation that merits comparison to the long walks of Richard Linklater’s “Before” movies.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Until recently, most research focused on its role in underground microbial ecosystems and its potential importance for astrobiology and space exploration.

From Science Daily • May 20, 2026

“The End of Everything” transforms what could be a grim subject into a playful exploration of how science can be used to illuminate even the most distant possible future.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

“In research, as in all business of exploration, the stirring time comes when a fresh region is unlocked by the discovery of a new key.”

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee




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