Magnetic Levitation in the News

Aligned graphite particles unlock stable levitation above magnets, study finds
A diamagnetic substance is slightly repelled by magnetic fields. With a strong enough magnet, the diamagnetic force can override gravity, and the substance will float in the air. Graphite, the main ... continued..
How magnetic levitation lifts and propels high-speed maglev trains
Discover how magnetic levitation technology powers high-speed maglev trains, enabling frictionless travel and impressive speeds over 400 km/hr. continued..
Magnetic Levitation Using An Induction Cooktop
Adding another item on the list of things you probably shouldn’t be trying at home, we got [Brainiac75] giving magnetic levitation a shot using an unmodified induction cooktop and aluminium foil. continued..
Researchers stunned by magnetic material that levitates
In a remarkable development that has left the scientific community astounded, a magnetic material has been discovered that exhibits levitation. This breakthrough has the potential to revolutionize our ... continued..
US Army teams up with Auriga Space to build electromagnetic counter-drone tech
The drone war is costing too much. Military forces are using expensive missiles to ... continued..
Floating levitating globe
Discover how magnetic levitation technology powers floating globes and other science gadgets that appear to defy gravity. This explanation breaks down the principles of electromagnetism, balance, and ... continued..
Graphite platform levitates without power
Magnetic levitation is used to float everything from lightbulbs to trains, with varying levels of success, but usually it requires a power source. Now, scientists in Japan have developed a way to make ... continued..
Possibilities of Magnetic Levitation in Nanopositioning and Picopositioning
Dr. Christian Rudolf, an expert in parallel kinematics and magnetic drives, provides insights into PI's journey in developing magnetic levitation solutions for the semiconductor industry. “What makes ... continued..
Excavation work for high-speed maglev bullet train delayed
Tunnel drilling work for a magnetic levitation Shinkansen train line linking Tokyo with Nagoya is running behind schedule, which could eventually delay the planned 2027 starting date. continued..
GM dreams up magnetic levitating seats
General Motors is looking to patent a magnetic levitation system that would replace conventional seat adjusters. As described in a patent application filed by GM with the United States Patent and ... continued..

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