the size of the observable universe
scientists often work with phenomena that are not directly observable
Recent Examples on the WebBut the observable universe is so large that there is not enough time for a photon to travel all the way across to equalize temperatures everywhere.—Kenneth Chang, New York Times, 3 June 2024 There were 191 observable pupfish, the highest spring count recorded since March 1999.—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 9 May 2024 Dead dolphins aren’t observable, and living dolphins who survive attacks may not always bear scars.—Katie Liu, Discover Magazine, 17 Apr. 2024 The deleterious effect remote learning was having not just on student performance but also on young people’s mental health was observable and, indeed, chronicled at the anecdotal and clinical level.—The Editors, National Review, 20 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for observable
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