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Modern Alchemy – Turning Metal into Glass

Basic atomic structure Metals and glass don't seem to have anything in common. Glass is generally transparent and fragile while metals are opaque and extremely strong; but under the right conditions, metals can form glass, and when they do, what results is an opaque, durable, scratch- and corrosion-resistant material that is often stronger than steel. Metallic glass is so versatile it can...

A thousand points of light – on the International Space Station

Most of the energy and power used on Earth comes from burning fossil fuels. Combustion sparked the industrial revolution, and today it provides us with reliable power, clean water, a stable food supply and a whole lot more. Unfortunately, one downside of all that progress is pollution, which leads to climate change. To help address this problem, investigators for NASA’s Advanced...

Aurora Mysteries Unlocked With NASA’s THEMIS Mission

Portal origin URL: Aurora Mysteries Unlocked With NASA’s THEMIS MissionPortal origin nid: 463590Published: Friday, August 14, 2020 - 10:00Featured (stick to top of list): noPortal text teaser: A special type of aurora, draped east-west across the night sky like a glowing pearl necklace, is helping scientists better understand the science of auroras and their powerful...