the size of the observable universe
scientists often work with phenomena that are not directly observable
Recent Examples on the WebVegetables, which were also evaluated in the study, had no observable impact on depression later in life—a finding that surprised the researchers.—Sarah Garone, Health, 10 Aug. 2024 Joyner says that those with certain observable characteristics often gravitate toward certain sports.—Karina Zaiets, USA TODAY, 4 Aug. 2024 Both Type Ia and Type II supernovae are so bright that they can be seen across billions of light-years, which is a significant swath of the observable cosmos.—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 2 Aug. 2024 Around 18 percent is occasionally observable on Earth thanks to inconsistencies in the moon’s movement, slight twists and turns that show off slivers of the far side surface.—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 11 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for observable
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