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Recent Examples of astrophysical
By studying gravitational waves related to the event, the researchers were able to observe an astrophysical phenomenon that does not emit light.
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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
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
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Mostly Mute Monday tells an astronomical story in images, visuals, and no more than 200 words.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
15 Sep. 2025
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And while not directly comparable to those ultra-premium experiences, the Siena Express offers travelers an authentic taste of vintage train life without the astronomical price tag.—
Jenn Rice,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Sep. 2025
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But the arrival of interstellar objects into a massive star's disk might speed up the process.—
Stefanie Waldek,
Space.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Since then, the mission has continued its speedy departure from the Solar System and could become the third spacecraft to return data from interstellar space.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Astrophysical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astrophysical. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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