microscopic

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The usual explanation is that surfaces deform slightly under pressure, creating more microscopic contact points that increase resistance.

From Science Daily • Mar. 22, 2026

And as corny as that may seem, I implore you: If you have even one microscopic iota of curiosity, see this film.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

Roberto Rosetti - the head of Uefa's referees - called the meeting after saying last month the game must not "go in this direction of microscopic VAR interventions".

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

Impact: This discovery could open the door to new malaria treatments and inspire advances in microscopic robot technology.

From Science Daily • Mar. 19, 2026

In addition to physical examinations for us and microscopic checks of the rocks, there was a colony of white mice which was used to check for germs.

From "Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story" by Michael Collins