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Recent Examples of astrophysical
These phenomena offered scientists new insights into the nature of astrophysical phenomena and fundamental physics.
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Gabriela Radulescu, The Conversation, 4 Nov. 2025
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
Gabriela Radulescu, The Conversation, 4 Nov. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for astrophysical
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The astronomical start date of a season is based on the position of the sun in relation to Earth.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
10 Nov. 2025
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These expert picks start at just $8 at Amazon and could potentially save your life—or at the very least, save you serious money on astronomical ambulance and hospital bills.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
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From galaxy rotation curves that defy Newton's laws to gravitational lensing that bends light in eerie ways, scientists have been piecing together clues about dark matter like interstellar sleuths.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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The object, eventually confirmed to almost certainly be a comet and named 3I/ATLAS, was later confirmed to have interstellar origins after follow-up observations.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Astrophysical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astrophysical. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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