In space, plasma and magnetic fields are everywhere, so reconnection can occur in all sorts of places.

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Solar storms are violent eruptions on the sun that send a wave of charged particles, called plasma, into space at the speed of more than one million miles per hour.

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Customers are buying fewer plasma TV sets and more tablets and phones, requiring less space for a retailer.

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