bursts

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But when he finally bursts with a cathartic eleventh-hour speech about the inaccuracy of Krick’s historical forecast, Eisenhower listens.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

The findings were published in the journal Astrophysical Journal Letters and could help researchers better recognize long duration solar radio bursts in the future.

From Science Daily • May 23, 2026

Ultrafast lasers generate incredibly short bursts of light that last only picoseconds or femtoseconds.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

Robinson said she experiences bursts of sluggishness sporadically during the day, and has trouble with basic tasks like opening a jar.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

Uncle Al bursts out the back of the big top.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen