astrophysical

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Recent Examples of astrophysical The project demanded 700,000 node hours and more than 17,000 GPUs using AthenaPK, an open-source astrophysical code. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2025 The Smithsonian operates 17 museums and the National Zoo in Washington, two museums in New York City and eight research centers — from an astrophysical observatory at Harvard University to a marine station in Fort Pierce, Fla. Max Rego, The Hill, 30 Sep. 2025 By studying gravitational waves related to the event, the researchers were able to observe an astrophysical phenomenon that does not emit light. Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025 One study uses a new astrophysical computer simulation that models turbulence within the cloud, causing fragmentation into smaller, star-forming clumps. Luke Keller, Space.com, 7 Sep. 2025 Particles within solar flares may reach temperatures more than six times higher than scientists previously believed—offering an explanation to a long-standing astrophysical puzzle about the Sun. Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025 That level of structure points to either a highly stable magnetic field or an unusual emission mechanism, perhaps tied to extreme astrophysical engines like magnetars. New Atlas, 29 Aug. 2025 One study uses a new astrophysical computer simulation that models turbulence within the cloud, causing fragmentation into smaller, star-forming clumps. ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2025 Cosmic rays are high-energy particles that move at nearly the speed of light and are typically produced by supernovae and other extreme astrophysical events. Emma R. Hasson, Scientific American, 17 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for astrophysical
Adjective
  • Mostly Mute Monday tells an astronomical story in images, visuals, and no more than 200 words.
    Big Think, Big Think, 27 Oct. 2025
  • But the two have racked up an astronomical, nine-figure legal bill that far exceeds any reasonable amount the two may have needed for their defense, the bank said in a court filing late Friday.
    Ken Sweet, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • And there are other ideas to do with ion drives and collecting interstellar gas and using that to propel yourself along—but all that would involve very lengthy trips.
    Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 22 Oct. 2025
  • But in the world of Billboard charts and MySpace blogs, Fall Out Boy was interstellar, skyrocketing into mainstream success.
    Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2025

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“Astrophysical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astrophysical. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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