Scientists make flies levitate
Scientists have deployed Harry Potter-style powers to levitate fruit flies and watch them walk on air.
Researchers performed the seemingly magical feat by suspending fruit flies in a strong magnetic field.
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Researchers performed the seemingly magical feat by suspending fruit flies in a strong magnetic field.
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