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Recent Examples of astrophysical
Either explanation would constitute an astrophysical revolution.
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Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 27 May 2026
The team aims to expand the model to handle more complex systems, including full 3D plasma simulations and astrophysical environments, as well as applications like modeling turbulence in nuclear fusion reactors.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 21 Apr. 2026
Adiabatic expansion is an important property in thermodynamics, in engines, in astrophysical gases and plasmas, and also in the expanding Universe.
—Big Think, 9 Apr. 2026
This chemical information could then be used to constrain astrophysical models of the Wolf-Rayet scenario for the start of the solar system.
—James Dinneen, Quanta Magazine, 2 Mar. 2026
Almost 400 such shots are deployed each year to test materials under stress and further our understanding of the physics of nuclear weapons testing and astrophysical phenomena like supernovas.
—Frances Stead Sellers, Washington Post, 7 Feb. 2026
But what if there's an astrophysical creature that refuses to play by the rules?
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 18 Jan. 2026
The horizontal gray bar in the central region corresponds to the galactic plane area, which was excluded from the analysis to avoid strong astrophysical radiation.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 25 Nov. 2025
Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 27 May 2026
The team aims to expand the model to handle more complex systems, including full 3D plasma simulations and astrophysical environments, as well as applications like modeling turbulence in nuclear fusion reactors.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 21 Apr. 2026
Adiabatic expansion is an important property in thermodynamics, in engines, in astrophysical gases and plasmas, and also in the expanding Universe.
—Big Think, 9 Apr. 2026
This chemical information could then be used to constrain astrophysical models of the Wolf-Rayet scenario for the start of the solar system.
—James Dinneen, Quanta Magazine, 2 Mar. 2026
Almost 400 such shots are deployed each year to test materials under stress and further our understanding of the physics of nuclear weapons testing and astrophysical phenomena like supernovas.
—Frances Stead Sellers, Washington Post, 7 Feb. 2026
But what if there's an astrophysical creature that refuses to play by the rules?
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 18 Jan. 2026
The horizontal gray bar in the central region corresponds to the galactic plane area, which was excluded from the analysis to avoid strong astrophysical radiation.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 25 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for astrophysical
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As the World Cup matches approach, ticket prices in the Boston area are hitting astronomical highs – but some deals may still be available for those still looking to make it to a game.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
1 June 2026
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For the study, the researchers built a virtual molecular cloud threaded with magnetic fields and ran the simulations on ATERUI III, a supercomputer dedicated to astronomical research.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
1 June 2026
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Loeb searched in the Pacific for the remains of an interstellar meteor.—
Mike Sullivan,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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This example is just one of the hundreds of delicate design trade-offs that would plague any interstellar vessel.—
Kai James,
The Conversation,
26 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Astrophysical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astrophysical. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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