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By Charlie Wood Mar 30, 2020

Space

Uranus blasted a gas bubble 22,000 times bigger than Earth

It happened back in 1986—but it could happen again.

By Charlie Wood Aug 5, 2019

Space

Texas-sized plasma ‘cannonballs’ could help solve one of the sun’s biggest mysteries

The action goes down in the sun’s chromosphere.

By Kelsey D. Atherton Aug 31, 2016

Aviation

Will Future Planes Fly On Wings Of Plasma?

Fourth matter and the drag-cutting edge of aerodynamics

By Kelsey D. Atherton Aug 11, 2016

Space

Can We Defend Against Solar Storms By Bombing Our Atmosphere?

An Air Force program, created to improve radio transmission, might be the answer

By Alexandra Ossola Nov 4, 2015

Health

Electric Comb Could Zap Lice From Your Scalp

It's safe for humans, but bad for bugs

By Sophie Bushwick Sep 28, 2015

DIY

Maker Faire: This Plasma-Filled Glass Robot Can Dance

Okay, so it's a robot-shaped marionette—still awesome

By Sarah Fecht Aug 25, 2015

Space

What Is A Red Sprite?

Ghost? Alien? Carbonated beverage?

By Loren Grush Mar 24, 2015

Space

Eavesdropping On The Sounds Of Stars

The stars might be singing; too bad we'll never hear them

By Jessie Geoffray Aug 1, 2014

DIY

A Full-Metal Dress for Electric Exhibitions

Shocking fashion.

By Douglas Main Mar 24, 2014

Science

5 Bar Tricks You Can Do With Science

Courtesy of Tim Shaw, whose television show launches tonight

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Uranus blasted a gas bubble 22,000 times bigger than Earth

Texas-sized plasma ‘cannonballs’ could help solve one of the sun’s biggest mysteries

Will Future Planes Fly On Wings Of Plasma?

Can We Defend Against Solar Storms By Bombing Our Atmosphere?

Electric Comb Could Zap Lice From Your Scalp

Maker Faire: This Plasma-Filled Glass Robot Can Dance

What Is A Red Sprite?

Eavesdropping On The Sounds Of Stars

A Full-Metal Dress for Electric Exhibitions

5 Bar Tricks You Can Do With Science