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 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 Lithium, currently in such high demand for electric vehicles and smart phones, also continues to push astrophysical theory to the limit. Bruce Dorminey, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for astrophysical
Adjective
  • The fee is absolutely astronomical.
    Tim Spiers, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Mostly Mute Monday tells an astronomical story in images, visuals, and no more than 200 words.
    Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • The object, named 3I/ATLAS, is only the third interstellar visitor ever detected, after Oumuamua in 2017 and 2I/Borisov in 2019.
    Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2025
  • On his popular YouTube channel, Cool Worlds, Kipping takes viewers on in-depth explorations of subjects like planetary systems, interstellar travel, and the search for life beyond Earth.
    Adam Frank, Big Think, 25 Sep. 2025

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“Astrophysical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astrophysical. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

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