explosions
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By reconstructing how supernova occurrence rates vary with the ages of stars in different galaxies, the model helps scientists investigate long standing questions about the systems that eventually produce these explosions.
From Science Daily • Jun. 29, 2026
Digital computers were first created to model hydrogen-bomb explosions.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026
Although crews made initial progress dousing the roof with water, an ammonia gas leak was then discovered inside the building, and several small explosions reinvigorated the flames and smoke.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026
During the US strikes, Iranian media reported at least two series of explosions along Iran's southern coast near the Strait of Hormuz.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
The horses' hooves land like explosions on the water and sand.
From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz
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