hypothesis

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Subject lines include “Recognizing the need for fasting,” “Mice blood age affects Alzheimer’s brain changes,” and “A casual hypothesis about epigenetics.”

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

The biggest flaw in the Hegelian viewpoint about supposedly great men is that his entire hypothesis about an unfolding historical process is flat wrong.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

The hypothesis is that the submarine suffered a valve failure that allowed water to enter the battery compartment, triggering a fire and then an explosion.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

"We're able to test this hypothesis for the first time in a legitimate way," Barnes said.

From Science Daily • Feb. 23, 2026

He broke "hypothesis" down into four fragmented words to put some spice on it.

From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds