In 1918 this strongly asymmetrical distribution was used by Harlow Shapley to make a determination of the overall dimensions of the galaxy.

The architectural and organisational structure of the Panopticon embodied both a system of communications and of discipline based on an asymmetrical distribution of power.

More commonly, the term "polarity" refers to the permanent asymmetrical distribution of electric charge in a molecule.

It is originally explained by the asymmetrical distribution of continents.

Shapley had been studying the asymmetrical distribution of globular clusters, estimating the distance and location of individual objects by using variable stars as standard candles.

Subsequently, Marcus argued that the "emblem glyphs" referred to archaeological sites, broken down in a 5-tiered hierarchy of asymmetrical distribution.

Observations, reflections and speculations on the cerebral determinants of mood and on the bilaterally asymmetrical distributions of the major neurotransmitter systems.

In fact, while the sexual selection hypothesis cannot be ruled out, the asymmetrical distribution of this trait vouches for environmental influence.

Molecules that have an asymmetrical distribution of charge are called "polar".

In both cases the directional growth is considered to be due to asymmetrical distribution of auxin, a plant growth hormone.