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Although commonly described as a tsunami, the titular wave in The Great Wave off Kanagawa by Hokusai is more likely an example of a large rogue wave. For centuries, sailors spoke of two maritime ...

Researchers have engineered a light-powered photocatalytic material that can remove perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) and drive substantial defluorination under optimized laboratory conditions. The ...

The ALICE Collaboration takes a step further in addressing the question of whether a quark–gluon plasma can be formed in proton–proton and proton–nucleus collisions. In the first few microseconds ...

The emergence of plasma-based directed-energy weapon systems necessitates a reconceptualization of deterrence theory. Plasma ...

Learn how to make your own oil lava lamp with this simple and fun DIY experiment! Explore the science behind the mesmerizing lava effect while creating a colorful, decorative project. Perfect for kids ...

Fusion energy may be one of the most promising clean power sources of the future—but only if scientists can precisely measure the extreme, fast-moving plasmas that make it possible. A new U.S.

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A mysterious striped signal from the Crab Pulsar may finally be explained by a delicate balance between plasma effects and ...

This activity was supported by Grant No. PHY-1801266 from the National Science Foundation, Grant No. DE-SC0018435 from the U.S. Department of Energy, and Grant No. FA9550-18-1-0220 from the Air Force ...

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