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The most precise and accurate atomic clock in the world, the ultracold strontium clock at JILA in Boulder, is like a stopwatch that can count the billionths of a nanosecond, or 18 digits past the decimal point.
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Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 11 Sep. 2024
But for now, shipment and long-term preservation still require ultracold temperatures, posing logistical challenges in some countries.
—Nicole Lurie, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2021
As for the detectors, the injectors, the magnets, the thousands of tonnes of ultracold collider?
—Daniel Garisto, Scientific American, 27 Apr. 2022
Instead of looking to the sky, researchers are peering into clouds of ultracold atoms created in laboratories here on Earth.
—Matthew Smith, Ars Technica, 8 July 2023
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Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 11 Sep. 2024
But for now, shipment and long-term preservation still require ultracold temperatures, posing logistical challenges in some countries.
—Nicole Lurie, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2021
As for the detectors, the injectors, the magnets, the thousands of tonnes of ultracold collider?
—Daniel Garisto, Scientific American, 27 Apr. 2022
Instead of looking to the sky, researchers are peering into clouds of ultracold atoms created in laboratories here on Earth.
—Matthew Smith, Ars Technica, 8 July 2023
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For the last few ships, SpaceX has completed this cryogenic testing milestone around one-and-a-half to three months prior to launch.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 May 2025
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Ninety minutes after the initial blast, fires were still burning at the test site, where cryogenic testing and hotfires are typically conducted.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
19 June 2025
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Though no part of Texas is expected to reach subzero temperatures, the latest forecast suggests some will come dangerously close, with parts of the Panhandle dropping as low as 1 degree.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Some places in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky will get subzero wind chill temperatures and anyone who spends too much time outside may be at risk for frostnip, frostbite and hyperthermia.—
Jolene Almendarez,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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The region where Wilga went missing is known for freezing nighttime temperatures, mixed difficult terrain, and total isolation.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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The young girl then managed to find her way out of the woods and locate help without the aid of any of her devices, all in freezing temperatures.—
Chris Spargo,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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Gelato is very similar to ice cream, but only relies on milk instead of heavy cream for a slightly lighter, icier texture than traditional homemade ice cream.—
Erin Hooker,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 June 2025
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Stock tip: Migrate to icier territories… Aston Villa 6/1 Last five results: WLWWW A two-goal deficit to overcome in the Champions League quarter-final return leg against Paris Saint-Germain next week likely spells the end of Villa’s European aspirations.—
Brett Koremenos,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Strategic commenting can lead to five-figure contracts without cold pitching.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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First, a quick refresher on freezing: The super cold temp—freezers should be set to zero degrees Fahrenheit or lower—stalls the growth of bacteria and other organisms.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
1 July 2025
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Industry and civil society are polar opposites: 78% of industry actors are accelerationists or national security hawks, while close to 75% of civil society respondents focus on public interest and responsible AI advocacy.—
Paulo Carvão,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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The affable Carroll was the polar opposite of the stern hard-driving Parcells.—
Tribune Content Agency,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 July 2025
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This small but mighty Yeti tumbler can keep drinks ice-cold for hours on end, according to the brand.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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Use it to keep snacks fresh and to offer ice-cold drinks as a treat on the go.—
Will McGough,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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To add insult to injury, the entire city — as well as the northern part of the U.S. — is turned into an arctic tundra by some gnarly post-global warming weather.—
EW Staff Published,
EW.com,
3 July 2025
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Austin even saw some snow, as well as plunging temperatures into the lower teens and single digits, when an arctic air system swept through Texas in February.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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“Ultracold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ultracold. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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