plasma
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"Astronauts lose about 15% of their circulating plasma volume, which means when they come back, their blood pressure can drop and they might need additional fluids," she says.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
This structure shows that magnetized plasma is being dragged through the cluster, leaving behind a diffuse trail that has persisted for millions of years.
From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026
The plasma in a fusion reactor reaches extraordinarily high temperatures, measured in millions of degrees Fahrenheit.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026
"Enceladus itself is a key driver of this environment, releasing huge amounts of water vapor that gets ionized, loading the magnetosphere with heavy plasma that is then pulled around as the planet spins."
From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026
First, because there was not one chance in a million that it could actually help, and second, because plasma screens grow extremely hot after prolonged use.
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
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