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In the conversion phase, KRICT uses the Fischer–Tropsch process to transform gaseous syngas into liquid aviation fuel.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026 -
These winds of gaseous metals, including iron and calcium, were mapped in three-dimensions, marking the first time astronomers have measured the internal gas motions of a disk orbiting a secondary object such as a planet or low-mass star.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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The mood today was more tenuous, the industry crowd mulling in the lobby with cocktails, discussing the tail end of awards season and the controversy coming out of the Berlin Film Festival concerning politically cautious juror statements.—
Film Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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That tenuous connection has led to claims that Lifetouch keeps a database of children's photos and their personal information.—
Antonia Noori Farzan,
The Providence Journal,
16 Feb. 2026
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To remove the wax, wipe out softened wax with paper towels, add cotton balls to absorb the liquid wax, or let the wax harden and remove it by popping it out with a thin plastic spatula.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
16 Feb. 2026
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The procedure uses a thin, flexible catheter introduced through a small incision in the femoral artery near the groin.—
MemorialCare,
Oc Register,
16 Feb. 2026
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On a conceptual new EP, the British producer leads vivid journeys through vaporous synthwork and glitchy samples.—
Colin Joyce,
Pitchfork,
28 Jan. 2026
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During cryovolcanism, liquid and vaporous water as well as other materials are ejected from inside a cosmic body.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
3 Dec. 2025
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Minnie is practically invisible to most of the students at North Little Rock High School, which is what makes her friendship with Callie — the most popular girl in her class — so special.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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Even when these handsome young men are obviously posing for Tress’s camera, the work is rich and fascinating, providing a view into a world otherwise all but invisible to passersby.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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Hathaway’s sheer black turtleneck gown was a diaphanous creation with a high halter neck that contrasted its completely backless design.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
10 Feb. 2026
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On the Ann Demeulemeester runway line-up from which Lipa’s jacket was plucked, the military uniform piece was styled with a diaphanous cream slip dress and the same combat boots.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2026
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The art of filigree inlay, recognized as an intangible cultural heritage in 2008, is arguably one of the most labor-intensive yet infinitely playful techniques in the Eight Great Traditional Chinese Metalworking Crafts repertoire, allowing for the full exploration of gold’s malleable nature.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
12 Feb. 2026
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Executives who dismiss culture as intangible or uncontrollable are misreading how today’s markets and consumers behave.—
Christopher Vollmer,
Fortune,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Wispish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wispish. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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