hypothesis
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The hypothesis itself arose from observations of grandmothers’ behaviors in extant hunter-gatherer groups in the 1980s.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
In writing history, there must be intense rigor — evidence is important and if you have evidence that should counteract any bias or hypothesis.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
Markus's data shows a possible link, but he cautions that it is a hypothesis at this stage and there are likely to be many other factors at play.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
The results may support a theory known as the estrogenized ape hypothesis.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 17, 2026
Aristotle’s hypothesis was that they represent some sort of exhalation from the earth catching fire.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
Some medical researchers let AI models take the lead alongside human lab workers to gather information, stress-test hypotheses, interpret data and spit out plans.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
But there are several hypotheses, says Dr Alex Gofton, a tick expert who led a recent study into the allergy.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
These ideas remain hypotheses and have not been proven.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 14, 2026
It also puts forward hypotheses about why this belly-brain choreography exists.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 7, 2026
From 1644 on, the use and status of hypotheses became a central issue.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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