Plasma Globe Lightning Ball

~$20 typical price

Thames & Kosmos The Plasma Ball

A glass sphere with glowing plasma filaments that follow your fingers.

Why it makes a great gift

A retro sci-fi desk piece that doubles as a physics demo.

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~$14

A fast, funny, science-heavy read that works for longtime sci-fi fans and people who rarely read the genre.

Sci-Fi & Fantasy FansBook Lovers

~$25

A beautiful night light with a touch of wonder.

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~$18

Gives a budding scientist plenty to explore with a classroom or home microscope.

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~$25

Dancing Bear Real Meteorite with Display Case

A tangible conversation piece for someone fascinated by space and natural history.

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