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More About Lightsabers
How do we know lightsabers aren’t made of light? As this epic lightsaber battle between Obi-Wan Kenobi and Darth Vader shows, lightsabers can parry similar blades, cast shadows, and stop in mid-air a short distance from its source—none of which a blade of light could do.
More About Lightsabers
Understand the complexities behind Star Wars’ most iconic weapon:
More About Lightsabers
You’ve always wanted one—a real lightsaber. Read about the scientific breakdown of how close we non-Jedis could get.
Plasma
Learn about the nature and application of plasma in this informative TED Talk.
Plasma
Playing with plasma: see how one man generates the fourth state of matter in his own basement.
Plasma
Read how engineers are harnessing plasma to improve transportation.
The Science Behind Star Wars
Different elements react in different ways to heat. When this Indonesian volcano heats up sulfuric gas, the result is amazing.
The Science Behind Star Wars
Han Solo talks about how the Millennium Falcon can “jump to the speed of light.” What would actually happen to the passenger if a vehicle accomplished that?
The Science Behind Star Wars
Is light a particle, or is light a wave? The answer may surprise you.
The Science Behind Star Wars
Learn more about the Flame Test and the many different results the experiment can yield.
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