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The story centers on Se-jeong, a biotechnology professor who is attending an industry conference when a fast-mutating virus is released, sending the event into chaos.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 Apr. 2026 -
Operating somewhere between the steamy formlessness of Topdown Dialectic and the tactile throb of Shackleton, Vasin uncovers some of his most distinctive rhythms by mutating the space surrounding his samples.—
Sam Goldner,
Pitchfork,
13 Apr. 2026
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Their atoms are held together by strong chemical bonds and arranged in a stable crystal structure that resists deforming, even at extreme temperatures.—
Vitor Rielli,
The Conversation,
4 Mar. 2026
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Like stirring honey instead of water, deforming a thicker, more viscous interior requires more energy.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Dec. 2025
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Normalizing interactions where such limitations do not exist risks distorting the very standard by which human love is measured.—
Oluwaseun Damilola Sanwoolu,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2026
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The front has square glass block masonry on the lower half, which lets light in while reducing what's visible outside by distorting the view.—
Stefan Ionescu
March 30,
New Atlas,
30 Mar. 2026
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The trouble is, the new growth is highly susceptible to a disfiguring disease called Entomosporium leaf spot.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
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Hollenbeck and Watkins were reacting to the news outlets’ series, which examined allegations of disfiguring injuries or even deaths tied to cosmetic surgeries.—
Fred Schulte,
NBC news,
10 Mar. 2026
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That career-redefining campaign reached a crescendo in South Florida with a 27-21 win over UM in the College Football Playoff National Championship.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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This year’s list covers the latest and greatest, including a New York icon back after an eight-year renovation, the properties redefining wellness, tiny but mighty dining rooms punching above their weight, and ships reacquainting us with beloved Caribbean islands.—
CNT Editors,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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The project is one more makeover refashioning the nation’s capital to Trump’s liking, following others such as the demolition of the White House's East Wing to make room for a new ballroom.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
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To what extent should these questions be overlooked if refashioning old movies will introduce them to new audiences?—
Holly Willis,
The Conversation,
13 Mar. 2026
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Students in the class this semester are redesigning the AI agent to smooth out some kinks, and Ipeirotis plans to use it in all his future classes.—
Jocelyn Gecker,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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The team believes the modular design is the key advantage, allowing different bacterial combinations to be tailored for specific detection tasks without redesigning the entire system.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Apr. 2026
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Smaller restaurants would also likely struggle to sustain the rent needed for a space that size, Edwards said, and costs like remodeling older kitchens could cost $500,000 to $1 million.—
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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The project includes modifying interior space on the independent-living portion of the property at the basement level, minimal facade changes, new doors and windows, remodeling an existing unit that was abandoned and exterior improvements to site ramps.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Transmogrifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transmogrifying. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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