observation

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The organization is continuing to provide treatment and observation as he heals, with the goal of helping him recover and eventually find a new home.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Using an inflatable Moon globe, they practiced seeing how the angle of the sun changed the colors and textures of the lunar surface, honing their observation and note-taking skills for the big moment.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

The result is a system designed to carry passengers from the ground to the world’s highest observation deck in one uninterrupted ride.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

"The findings highlight how assumptions about livestock intelligence may reflect gaps in observation rather than genuine cognitive limits," says Alice Auersperg, a cognitive biologist at the University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

Harvey then built up his case, using a combination of experiments and observation.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin