Lightning in a bottle (VIDEO)

Northwestern University

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By harnessing tiny bursts of plasma — or mini “lightning bolts” — in glass tubes submerged in water, the team has successfully converted methane directly into methanol in a single step.

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Alexander Davis with special thanks to Michelle Driscoll

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