Magnetic Levitation in the News

Magnetic levitation: New material offers potential for unlocking gravity-free technology
Researchers at the Quantum Machines Unit at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) are studying levitating materials—substances that can remain suspended in a stable position without ... continued..
Magnetic levitation breakthrough unlocks gravity-free technology
OIST researchers create a levitating platform using magnetic levitation, promising ultra-sensitive future sensors. continued..
Scientists Create Levitating Graphite Plate For Ultra-Sensitive Quantum Sensors
Led by a team from the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) in Japan, a team of researchers have found a way to shield thin wafers of graphite as they hover freely above a grid of ... continued..
RAW VIDEO: Magnetic Levitating Train Makes Its Driverless Debut In Italy 1/2
IronLev’s trial demonstrated the feasibility of employing magnetic levitation trains on currently operational railway lines, providing a glimpse into the future of public transport and freight systems ... continued..
NASA Solar Sail to usher low-cost, renewable space travel
The desire to explore has compelled many to create new technologies for millennia. For example, we invented ships that harness the wind that carries us to faraway places. Eventually, we created ... continued..
Magnets: How Tiny Forces Are Shaping Entire Industries
Discover how magnets are reshaping industries in the UK, from healthcare to renewable energy. Explore applications driving efficiency and sustainability. continued..
This insanely fast rocket-powered drone can almost reach Mach 1
Engineers have successfully flown a superfast drone that can reach close to Mach 1, which is the speed of sound. The drone is able to reach these milestones thanks to a new “rotating detonation rocket ... continued..
Transforming China’s Railways
Frauscher Sensor Technology has consistently introduced innovations and advancements to the Chinese railway sector. continued..
Making the Grade: 20 LI students qualify for Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair
The students had competed in the Long Island Science and Engineering Fair, an annual event that received more than 400 submissions from 58 local schools in 13 categories ranging from animal sciences ... continued..
Ten of the world’s quirkiest public transport options
It runs 13 kilometres and has 20 stations. See schwebebahn.de China’s high-speed magnetic levitation train, the Maglev.Credit: iStock The Maglev that operates between Pudong International Airport and ... continued..
New Video of Strong Full Levitation of PCPOSOS Room Temperature Superconductor
Full levitation is evidence of the Meissner effect found only ... It is the nature of superconducting material that they exclude magnetic fields and thus the electronic and magnetic behavior is ... continued..
Best Train Board Games: From Ticket to Ride to Imperial Steam
But in Ticket to Ride, you’ll be cashing in those sets to claim train routes on the board, trying to link up the cities printed on your secret destination tickets to claim big bonus points. But beware ... continued..

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