measuring

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By measuring the generated thrust and operating the thrusters continuously for periods of up to 100 hours, the team was able to assess the fuel's performance and efficiency.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

That is exactly what another academic study found upon measuring the stock market’s performance during World Cups between 1950 and 2007: The U.S. stock market produced an average loss of 2.6% during those tournaments.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

They analyzed World Bank data measuring smartphone penetration and teenage fertility rates in 128 countries.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

The clinical standard for measuring slumber is an in-lab overnight study, or a polysomnogram.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

For a long time it was hoped that measuring compass deviation and dip would enable sailors to establish their coordinates.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton