Plasma

Scientists determine the thickness of neutron skin in lead-208 nuclei

This is the first measurement of the neutron skin of lead-208 using the strong force.

Cold plasma has an antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effect

Purple discharges on the skin.

A new perspective on the strong magnetic fields of a supermassive black hole

The results describe for the first time how light from the edge of the supermassive black hole M87* spirals.

A powerful plasma rope found in the Universe

Astronomers capture formation of a powerful cosmic jet.

The importance of the Earth’s upper atmosphere in developing large geomagnetic storms

This research may help predict the storms that will have the greatest consequences.

Gravity’s effect on matter’s elusive twin is revealed

Down goes antimatter!

Electrons in Earth’s plasma may be forming water on the Moon

High energy electrons in earth's magnetosphere: A tool for Moonwater formation.

Chandrayaan-3 measures near-surface plasma content

First in-situ measurements of the surface-bound Lunar plasma environment over the south polar region.

Solar Orbiter found tiny jets could be the source of solar wind

Each jet lasts between 20 and 100 seconds, and expels plasma at around 100 km/s.

New research offers clues on the origins of the Universe’s magnetic fields

The source of magnetic fields has long been debated. New research offers clues on their origins.

Intense wave energy discovered in the coldest region on the Sun

How are temperatures in the corona hundreds of times hotter than temperatures at the Sun’s visible surface?

Small fusion experiment hits temperatures hotter than the sun’s core

The researchers used an approach similar to past “supershots”.

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