material

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The traditional date of Aug. 24, established by readings of the most reliable manuscripts of the younger Pliny’s letters, has frequently been called into question by analysis of the region’s material remains.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Overall, it would be much easier for students of North Korea studies to work with these materials if the South Korean government made the websites of North Korean state media accessible."

From Barron's

Firms reported improvements in demand conditions and customer spending, but input costs rose at the sharpest pace for nearly a year-and-a-half, with material shortages adding to the upward pressure, according to S&P Global.

From The Wall Street Journal

Catching these events in real time gives scientists a rare window into how planets form and what kinds of materials come together to build new worlds.

From Science Daily

Other indicators include materials formed only under extreme heat and pressure, including nanodiamonds, metallic spherules, and meltglass created when minerals melted and then rapidly cooled.

From Science Daily