Who doesn’t love magnets? They’re functional, mysterious, and at the heart of nearly every electric motor. They can make objects appear to defy gravity or move on their own. If you&#821… ...

by using opposing magnetic forces. But acoustic levitation is unique because it's ideal for handling tiny fragile objects and non-conductive substances like liquids.

The bizarre technology is called acoustic levitation, and it's poised to deliver advances in pharmacology, chemistry more broadly, and even robotics.

Magnetic levitation occurs when the force on such an object is strong enough to balance the weight of the object itself.

There are three main types of magnetic levitation. In the first, known as active magnetic stabilization, a control system supplies the magnetic force required keep the levitating object balanced. The ...

Breakthrough magnet design could transform MRI and magnetic levitation Physicists develop efficient alternatives to the classic Halbach design -- with potential for a wide range of applications ...

Scientists working on magnetic levitation have created a platform more sensitive than the best atomic sensors.