They were surprised to find that, inside their cryogenic plasma chamber, the tiny grains grew into delicate, snowflake-like ...

Voyager 1 – one of two sibling NASA spacecraft launched 44 years ago and now the most distant human-made object in space – still works and zooms toward infinity. The craft has long since zipped past ...

Space plasma physics examines the behaviour of ionised gases in planetary and astrophysical environments where electromagnetic forces dominate over collisional interactions. This field explores ...

The findings could clarify the origins of the enigmatic and brilliant emissions that often come from the deep recesses of space. reading time 2 minutes A team of researchers believes the flurry of ...

The magnetic nozzle rf plasma thruster operated in a Mega hpt vacuum chamber at Tohoku University CREDIT Kazunori Takahashi A Tohoku University researcher has increased the performance of a high-power ...

Fusion energy is being researched and developed as a new source of electric power that will contribute to the realization of a carbon-neutral society. At the National Institute for Fusion Science, ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. It took less than 30 minutes for Varda Space Industries’ W-1 ...

After 8 months in orbit, Varda's first reusable capsule made a safe return to Earth on Feb. 21. It took less than 30 minutes for Varda Space Industries’ W-1 capsule to leave its orbital home of eight ...

A photographer recently snapped an incredibly detailed photo of gigantic, ghostly plasma loops towering above the sun's fiery surface after a powerful solar flare exploded from the sun. When you ...