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Published in Physical Review Letters, the research introduces fresh calculations that point to a previously unexplored process in which so-called stochastic gravitational waves could give rise to dark matter.
From Science Daily • Apr. 25, 2026
These differences reflect the influence of indigenous languages - Nigeria has more than 500 languages which shape its cadence and intonation, while Kenya's Bantu, Nilotic and Cushitic mix give rise to its own accents.
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026
These misaligned intentions and the reactions they give rise to make for an awkward but energizing catch-up session, followed by belated hurt feelings, then a fuller reconciliation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
There was no news, no public chit-chat, nothing that would give rise to such a big move, but there it was.
From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026
Most sets of values would give rise to universes that, although they might be very beautiful, would contain no one able to wonder at that beauty.
From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking
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