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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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It’s been a godsend during New York’s ultracold winter, blowing away my apartment’s weak heating system with its high settings and 350-degree oscillation.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 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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Carrying his skimboard, which is like a cross between a boogie board and a surfboard, the University of South Florida freshman waited for the right moment to run into the waves, try some tricks and fall in the freezing water.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2026
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Early Tuesday, temperatures dipped into the upper 20s and low 30s across Central Texas — and exactly freezing (32 degrees) at Camp Mabry, Austin’s main weather observation site — which were the region’s coldest readings since early February.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Mar. 2026
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The bulk of the queue is in one room, completely back-and-forth, stanchion-style, with only static photos of arctic animals to distract.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
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Earth's magnetic field funnels charged particles from the sun towards the poles, making arctic locations like Norway's Andøya Spaceport prime locations for viewing the northern lights.—
Brett Tingley,
Space.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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The polar jet stream is a ribbon of air that encircles the Northern Hemisphere at high altitudes and determines atmospheric pressure patterns.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
28 Mar. 2026
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More than 1,800 ships traveled on the Arctic polar waterway in 2025, a 40 percent increase from 2013.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
28 Mar. 2026
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There are stories of a knife-wielding, bride-killing monster lurking in the woods, which Nicky’s big brother (Jeff Wilbusch’s icy Jules) may or may not have encountered as a child.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Mar. 2026
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McKenna was reported missing on March 15 in Sioux Falls, while a significant early spring snowstorm brought in anywhere from 2 to 5 inches of snow, strong winds and icy roads across the eastern part of the state.—
Angela George,
Sioux Falls Argus Leader,
26 Mar. 2026
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Miami-Dade cold case detectives say that this is just one of the cold cases they are dedicated to solving.—
Anna McAllister,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Take advantage of the soon-to-start farmers market with a deal on Nama’s cold press juicer.—
Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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Nathaniel Lowe While the winter seemed to move at a glacial pace at times, this wound up being an exceptionally active offseason for the Red Sox.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
22 Mar. 2026
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The huge glacial lake, which also holds the title of the fifth deepest lake in America, covers nearly 150 square miles of the Idaho panhandle and reaches 1,158 feet at its lowest point.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Cryogenic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cryogenic. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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