functional

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An exhibition at the Institute of Contemporary Art Philadelphia juxtaposes the functional yet beautiful designs of the religious sect with contemporary works inspired by its creations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Using functional ultrasound imaging and electrical recordings, the researchers identified the mediodorsal thalamus as the brain region most affected by the mutation.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

The case is taking place in a remodelled conference hall that cost hundreds of thousands of euros and Mitsotakis has said it is "among the most functional and modern in Europe".

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

The site is roughly 100 miles southwest of the nation’s only fully functional rare earths mine — Mountain Pass operated by MP Materials, in which the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

“Over the years military planners have arrived at a rule of thumb which dictates that functional fighting units cannot be substantially larger than 200 men,” Dunbar writes.

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell