Researchers have come up with a new and improved way to levitate objects using sound waves alone, an impressive feat of mixed-reality technology that could pave the way for some seriously futuristic ...

STORY: A UK startup is using soundwaves to make objects levitate in midair. And London-based AcoustoFab says it's "acoustic levitation" is not just a neat trick. It could also have commercial ...

The development in acoustic tractor beams comes from the University of Bristol. Acoustic tractor beams work on the basis of controlling sound in order to hold particles in mid-air. In a sense the beam ...

Ultrasonic sound waves have been used to levitate objects in crowded rooms to make hologram-like displays. Such acoustic levitation was previously only practical in empty spaces, but a new algorithm ...

Levitating objects with sound might make for a fun demonstration, but this innovative technology has serious and potentially life-saving uses. Our video looks at the latest applications for sonic ...

Levitation is something ripped straight out of science fiction, however one London-based start up has developed a device which can raise and manipulate small objects with sound waves and it is ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Levitation might seem like a superpower out of science fiction. But ...

A London based start-up is using tiny speakers to keep objects and liquids floating in mid-air. Besides being pretty cool to look at, CNN’s Nick Valencia explains the commercial and scientific ...