understanding
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"These ultra-low-density super-puff planets are rare, and they defy conventional understanding of how gas giants form. And if explaining how one formed wasn't difficult enough, this system has three!"
From Science Daily
Looking ahead, the team plans to expand their simulations to gain a more precise understanding of the chip and how it performs within larger systems.
From Science Daily
By understanding past ice thickness and movement patterns, scientists can improve computer models used to predict how Antarctica's ice sheets may respond to future climate change.
From Science Daily
Political scientist Bruce Jentleson argued that public support for war in the United States depends not just on how the war is going, but on the public’s understanding of the war’s aims.
From Salon
That brings the question back to Powell’s board seat, and understanding it requires separating two roles that are easily conflated.
From Barron's
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