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They say UFOs do not exist; looking at what we found, one could clearly see what would happen if someone gets the theory of magnetohydrodynamics right. For a layman, magnetohydrodynamics is a phenomenon resulting from passing a magnetic field through a conducting fluid to generate a force. Now, if aerospace engineers can get one small micro air vehicle (MAV), that is around 15 centimeters in span flying about, what exactly would it take to generate a big aircraft based on this prnciple? If this is the first step to get this going, all is well. However, from small things greater things are brought, so do not be too surprised to find your backyard filled with plasma-powered flying saucers flying all around, and yes, do not forget to call 911, if it is a bit bigger!

Source: technology.newscientist