I saw an article I wanted to share but could not think of a good existing thread to do it on - so here's the Cool science thread.
That's scientific work, principles and application of science that makes you go "Wow that's cool!
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To start us off:
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Every so often, we like to take a look at things whose functionality isn’t measured in gigabytes or megabangs, but instead just look amazing. This magnetic floating bed, I submit, may be among the coolest things we’ve ever covered. Designed by Dutchman Janjaap Ruijssenaars, it’s got enough magnets to keep 900 kilograms (1,984 pounds) floating in the air. To make sure that the bed doesn’t float away should it become windy (or “interesting,” wink wink), it’s tethered to the walls by four cables.
Magnetic Floating Bed: Oh. Your. God.
(Pictures - article in dutch)
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