uncovering

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Dowden told Radio Times magazine she became "quite emotional" while uncovering her family history on the BBC show Who Do You Think You Are?

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Animal studies are useful for uncovering biological mechanisms, but clinical trials are needed before scientists can know whether the same strategy works in people with non-obese type 2 diabetes.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

For decades, they remained largely untouched, but researchers have now deciphered them, uncovering texts that range from magical rituals to royal records and everyday administrative notes.

From Science Daily • May 5, 2026

Scientists studying ancient Antarctic ice are uncovering new details about how Earth's climate has changed over the past 3 million years.

From Science Daily • Apr. 24, 2026

I took the sword and the lantern, then rolled up the Oriental rug, uncovering the trapdoor I already knew was hidden underneath.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline