upper
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For the first time, astronomers have charted the vertical structure of Uranus's upper atmosphere, revealing how temperature and electrically charged particles change with altitude across the planet.
From Science Daily
"Continental mantle earthquakes might be part of an inherently interconnected earthquake cycle, both from the crust and also the upper mantle," said Wang.
From Science Daily
A swarm of tourists craned their necks to see the instalment of the cross's upper arm, visible amid the scaffolding and workers who put finishing touches from their harnesses.
From Barron's
Until very recently, the economy’s upper speed limit was generally seen to be around 1.8%.
From MarketWatch
Imagine how AI could have made them more disruptive—or how AI could give defenders the upper hand, by addressing vulnerabilities beforehand and enabling faster recovery after.
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