Powershell - is there a difference between `& .\monkeys.ps1` and `& powershell .\monkeys.ps1`?

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In Powershell, is there a difference between `& .\monkeys.ps1` and `& powershell .\monkeys.ps1` ?

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'& .\monkeys.ps1' executes the script in the current console (session). '& powershell .\monkeys.ps1' opens up a new PowerShell process and executes the script.

Powershell - is there a difference between `& .\monkeys.ps1` and `& powershell .\monkeys.ps1`?

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