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scientific

[sahy-uhn-tif-ik] / ˌsaɪ ənˈtɪf ɪk /


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The scientific name for screwworm really struck me, because it’s Cochliomyia hominivorax, which translates to “man-eater.”

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

While we remain positive on continued growth in AI demand and are positioned accordingly, we recognize that a scientific breakthrough could cause a shift in the infrastructure necessary to deliver AI services.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The OMB proposal finally stirred major scientific bodies to speak up.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

But it is the age of the remains - some from 5.3 million years ago - that has prompted huge excitement in the scientific community.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“My parents dragged me both times. It’s total mumbo jumbo, though. Nothing checks out, absolutely nothing scientific about what they claim. But people eat it up.”

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy




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