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Recent Examples of scintillation
While the team did not identify a repeating pattern in the scintillation changes, the study notes future observing campaigns lasting longer than a year could further refine predictions and improve corrections for interstellar distortion.
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Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
16 Jan. 2026
For example, the military's ultra-hardened Advanced Extremely High Frequency satellites in geosynchronous orbit are designed to operate through an electromagnetic pulse and nuclear scintillation.
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Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
11 Sep. 2025
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
16 Jan. 2026
For example, the military's ultra-hardened Advanced Extremely High Frequency satellites in geosynchronous orbit are designed to operate through an electromagnetic pulse and nuclear scintillation.
—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scintillation
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While that sounds much more intuitive, a technique called X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy reveals that what’s on the surface might not be the whole story.
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Also indicative of a dense shroud of gas were signs of fluorescence and helium-absorbing radiation.
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Her exhibit design vision, envisaged in partnership with partner Paul Cournet and his studio Cloud, incorporated luminescence and hues that radiated from the gems, dictating the color palette of purple, green, yellow and pink.
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In a new study published in PLOS, researchers analyzed 161 fossils with a new rapid and non-destructive protocol, based on stimulating the bone remains with an external energy source, called luminescence.
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Her eyes also boasted their usual liquid black wing with a metallic shimmer on the lids and a Gothic charcoal hue buffed in her waterline.
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Matte eyeshadows are preferred — a little shimmer is okay, but nothing too glittery — as are vibrant yet neutral cheek and lip colors.
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Of course, no royal's look wouldn't be complete without some stunning sparkle—and the twins opted for pieces with special significance.
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This fast-paced, 60-minute performance puts a fresh spin on the classic one-ring circus, blending daring feats with playful mischief and Circus Bella’s signature sparkle with the Circus Bella All-Star Band’s live music.
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This glowing take on guava nails features green polish with a pink cat-eye glint.
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They were joined by a growing number of international rescue teams who began to climb through the rubble, offering a small glint of hope to anguished families.
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Perch yourself in the Hollywood Hills and watch as the city twinkles below at night.
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In the evening, the entire space is crisscrossed with twinkle lights.
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Each is painted with one coat of sheer polish, then topped with a golden glitter.
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The new Firework Doughnut, an Original Glazed doughnut dipped in vanilla flavored icing with gold glitter and a firecracker sugar piece.
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This variable star is also located 250 light-years from Earth, but is sadly lost from view in the glare of the sun during the summer months.
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Meanwhile, Warren’s second pitch of that plate appearance made for some chin music — more so than the one that Contreras walked on — and earned a glare from the batter.
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“Scintillation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scintillation. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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