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Wilde “read” the water, pointing out the seams on the surface that denote shifting currents.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 5, 2026

She acknowledges battling her own instincts on the surface.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 4, 2026

Astronauts are expected to descend to the Moon's south polar region and remain on the surface for around a week.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The discovery centers on SLAMF6, a molecule found on the surface of immune cells that can prevent T cells from mounting a strong attack against tumors.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

“Awesome,” he says after he shoots a marble out of the Japanese robot’s belly to blast his own impact crater on the surface of my cake-pan moon.

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein




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