electromagnets

Thursday, July 16, 2009
Science

Japan’s Electromagnetic Trains Cause Paperclips To Dance

4:40AM Adam Frucci | These paperclips, when placed on the floor of a japanese commuter train, stand up on their ends and dance whenever the train accelerates or brakes thanks electromagnetism. More »
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Thursday, June 18, 2009
Weapons

Where Bolt-Action, Electromagnetic Coil Guns Are Made

2:00PM Adrian Covert | I don’t know what kind of school this kid goes to, but I doubt my shop teacher would have allowed me to build an electromagnetic coil gun that can send a round through a soda can. More »
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Friday, June 12, 2009
Gadgets

Levitron Revolution Makes Your Junk Look Awesome In Space

11:00AM Andi Wang | For those who have a treasured item you want to display in style, the Levitron Revolution uses some sort of electromagnets—or anti-gravity voodoo magic—that levitates and slowly rotates your prized possession in space. More »
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