LEVITATION IS REAL, BUT IT TAKES MORE THAN A FLICK OF THE WRIST.

  • Published In: Science News, 2026, v. 208, n. 1. P. 62 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Temming, Maria 3 of 3

Abstract

The article explores the concept of levitation, contrasting fictional portrayals with real-world scientific principles. It discusses various methods of levitation, including acoustic levitation, which uses high-frequency sound waves to lift small objects, and magnetic levitation, exemplified by maglev trains that hover above tracks. The text also mentions the unique levitation technique of ballooning spiders, which utilize electric charges to ascend. While real-world levitation techniques are not as dramatic as those seen in fiction, they hold potential applications in laboratory handling and mechanical efficiency. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Science News. 2026/01, Vol. 208, Issue 1, p62
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Science
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:0036-8423
  • Accession Number:189777712
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