levitation

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A superconductor is characterized by zero resistivity and perfect diamagnetic behavior, which leads to dissipationless transport and magnetic levitation.

From Science Daily • Oct. 2, 2023

Some of the most exciting and promising clean tech — like magnetic levitation trains and other low-cost, high-speed transportation — could finally be viable for mass development with superconductor use.

From Salon • Aug. 10, 2023

The levitation video is also not definitive, because non-superconducting materials including graphite can also partially float in the same way.

From New York Times • Aug. 3, 2023

“What in the wingardium leviosa is that dress,” one person wrote, referencing the levitation spell Watson’s Hermione uses to make a feather fly in the first “Harry Potter” film.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2023

“The hover ladder must use advanced magnetic levitation technology,” said Miguel, seated at the desk to Kyle’s right.

From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein