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Nov 10, 2021
The fastest human-made object vaporizes space dust on contact
Collisions between the Parker Solar Probe and dust are so energetic the particles burst into plasma.
Mar 30, 2020
Uranus blasted a gas bubble 22,000 times bigger than Earth
It happened back in 1986—but it could happen again.
Aug 05, 2019
Texas-sized plasma ‘cannonballs’ could help solve one of the sun’s biggest mysteries
The action goes down in the sun’s chromosphere.
Aug 31, 2016
Will Future Planes Fly On Wings Of Plasma?
Fourth matter and the drag-cutting edge of aerodynamics
Aug 11, 2016
Can We Defend Against Solar Storms By Bombing Our Atmosphere?
An Air Force program, created to improve radio transmission, might be the answer
Nov 04, 2015
Electric Comb Could Zap Lice From Your Scalp
It's safe for humans, but bad for bugs
Sep 28, 2015
Maker Faire: This Plasma-Filled Glass Robot Can Dance
Okay, so it's a robot-shaped marionette—still awesome
Mar 24, 2015
Eavesdropping On The Sounds Of Stars
The stars might be singing; too bad we'll never hear them