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Recent Examples of cryogenic
One involved the radiation hardness of silicon sensors at cryogenic temperatures, referred to in physics as the Lazarus effect.
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Liz Wegerer, IEEE Spectrum, 24 Feb. 2026
During the test, teams discovered a hydrogen leak within the rocket's 212-foot core stage while fueling the vehicle with 700,000 gallons of cryogenic propellant, NASA said in a blog post.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
Ground operators will exercise the full scenario of an actual mission countdown, running the clock to just 30 seconds prior to engine ignition, powering on the rocket and fully fueling its two stages with cryogenic fuels.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The wet dress rehearsal will see NASA technicians load up the uncrewed spacecraft’s rocket with more than 700,000 gallons of cryogenic fuel—specifically, liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen—before running through a countdown to launch.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 27 Jan. 2026
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Liz Wegerer, IEEE Spectrum, 24 Feb. 2026
During the test, teams discovered a hydrogen leak within the rocket's 212-foot core stage while fueling the vehicle with 700,000 gallons of cryogenic propellant, NASA said in a blog post.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
Ground operators will exercise the full scenario of an actual mission countdown, running the clock to just 30 seconds prior to engine ignition, powering on the rocket and fully fueling its two stages with cryogenic fuels.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The wet dress rehearsal will see NASA technicians load up the uncrewed spacecraft’s rocket with more than 700,000 gallons of cryogenic fuel—specifically, liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen—before running through a countdown to launch.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cryogenic
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At Aman New York, full-body cryotherapy treatments include a nitrogen-free, full-immersion chamber that delivers subzero temperatures in under four minutes.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Those recreating in alpine environments should plan ahead and be prepared for ice, snow, high winds, and subzero temperatures.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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There's one big issue with quantum computers though: most qubits need to be kept at ultracold temperatures just above absolute zero in order to function correctly.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 Nov. 2025
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There, the trio tinkered with ultracold electronics to show that unruly quantum effects could be made macroscopic and controlled.—
Dan Garisto,
Scientific American,
7 Oct. 2025
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In other words, the salt layer acted like an extra boost to the freezing process, helping push Earth toward a deeper frozen state.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Mar. 2026
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After this week, if no freezing temperatures are expected, plants can remain outside until transplanting.—
Holly McNamara,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2026
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By Sunday, a much different airmass will be in place with the passage of an arctic front.—
Matthew Villafane,
CBS News,
28 Feb. 2026
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The arctic temperatures that followed last month’s nor’easter have led to limited melting leading up to this week’s blizzard.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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Not only were their engagement rings polar opposites, but the manner in which each proposal went down reflected the differences between Diana and Camilla’s relationships with Charles.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
7 Mar. 2026
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But while their games have some similarities, their personalities on the court are polar opposites.—
Colby Gordon,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
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Strong upper-level winds will flatten and spread out the icy cloud tops ahead of the main part of the storm.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Mar. 2026
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Thanks to the rubber slip-resistant outsole, these loafers provide great stability, especially on icy and muddy ground in winter and spring.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Mar. 2026
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There’s a ladies’ and a gentlemen’s flanking the stairwell on this upper entry level, each outfitted with a cold plunge, sauna, steam room, and showers inside and out.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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Blasted off, still alive The researchers chose Deinococcus radiodurans, a bacterium known for surviving extreme radiation, cold, dryness, and other harsh conditions.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Mar. 2026
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Over time, the south end of the large glacial lake filled in with sand, resulting in geologic features preserved in the Indiana Dunes National Park.—
Paul Eisenberg,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Mar. 2026
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Yet the Russian advance has come at a glacial pace and with enormous losses.—
Joanna Kakissis,
NPR,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Cryogenic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cryogenic. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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