It’s basically a lightsaber. Except smaller. And with an invisible blade. And cold to the touch. But other than that, this homebrew cold plasma torch (YouTube, embedded below) is just like the Jedi’s ...

Using the quirky physics of plasma, this torch instantly converts mixed plastic waste into chemical compounds that can be recycled for other projects. Reading time 2 minutes Why sort plastic when you ...

The U.S. Department of Energy has chosen the University of Texas to house a new center focused on developing tools and techniques for predictive science. The agency’s National Nuclear Security ...