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CycloKinetics says the fuel improves combustion performance and increases energy density, helping missiles travel farther while improving standoff capability.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 May 2026 -
Prioritize In-Flight Hydration Air travel greatly increases your risk of dehydration due to the extremely low humidity and lower cabin pressure.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
6 May 2026
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In this new work, 3D printing and computational design optimization were combined to create a complex, interlocking electrode structure that maximizes storage space without compromising performance.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 May 2026
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By being strategic, breaking down silos that prevent flexibility and building infrastructure that maximizes impact.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
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Trashie has fully acquired Savvy Search AI, a discovery and recommendation search engine, as the recycling and rewards startup pumps up personalization across its platform.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
17 Mar. 2026
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The arena announcer further pumps up the audience.—
Anthony Solorzano,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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That turns the chatbot from a substitute for care into something that augments the therapeutic alliance between you and your care team.—
Sudheesha Perera,
Time,
6 May 2026
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This is the first of a new type of rideshare program flying to that orbit that augments SpaceX’s Transporter program that flies to SSO.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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The Max model ups the suction to 2,000 Pa and 100 minutes of battery life.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
17 Apr. 2026
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Silver Nova ups Silversea’s suite categories, with a whopping 15 choices.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, the unceasing churn of clothing, footwear and accessories depletes soils, poisons the water, pollutes the air, drives deforestation, accelerates biodiversity loss and generates runaway planet-warming emissions that undermine brands’ lofty environmental ambitions.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
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As the Pentagon accelerates adoption, scrutiny from within the tech sector is likely to intensify.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
1 May 2026
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Rising housing costs and the out-migration of families have reduced enrollment, while funding tied to attendance further compounds the strain on schools.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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This compounds the mess inherent to cooking with a young child, who, turns out, is apt to get as much flour on the floor as inside the bowl.—
Rachel Tepper Paley,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 May 2026
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“Bumps (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bumps%20%28up%29. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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