physical

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In bone tissue, the receptor is activated by interactions between nearby bone cells as well as by physical forces such as movement and pressure.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

The Los Angeles County medical examiner said the cause of death stemmed from the combined effects of physical exertion, environmental heat exposure, blunt trauma and COVID-19 infection.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

There were no verified reports of physical attacks or incidents in the strait over the past two days, suggesting some near-term stability in the region.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

Brain-computer interfaces exist today, but many of them rely on drilling a hole in the skull and implanting a physical interface to allow the brain to communicate with external devices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

“All the physical evidence points to the crew taking absolutely no action in response to a flood or loss of air,” she states.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler