Who Created an Electromagnetic Anti-Gravity Field?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the concept of electromagnetic anti-gravity fields, specifically referencing claims made by an Eastern European scientist, possibly Czech, who purportedly created such a field. Participants explore the validity of these claims and the associated theories, with a focus on the historical context and various related experiments.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested, Exploratory, Technical explanation

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses frustration over being dismissed in another forum regarding their belief in the existence of an electromagnetic anti-gravity field and seeks the name of the scientist behind it.
  • Another participant suggests skepticism about the reliability of information from the Discovery Channel, implying that it may not be a credible source.
  • A different participant mentions a Canadian named Hutchinson, who claimed to have created effects similar to anti-gravity, but expresses a personal belief that it is a "crackpot theory."
  • One participant warns against taking claims from the Discovery Channel too seriously, comparing it to tabloid news.
  • Another participant speculates that the discussion may relate to the Podkletnov effect, suggesting that it could end the thread if confirmed.
  • One participant asserts that Podkletnov's experiments were 'replicated' by Ning Li and Doug Torr, indicating a potential avenue for further exploration.
  • A participant references a professor who claims to have data on mass fluctuations, providing a link for further information.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a range of opinions, with some skeptical of the claims surrounding electromagnetic anti-gravity fields and others suggesting historical figures and experiments that may relate to the topic. No consensus is reached regarding the validity of the claims or the identity of the scientist in question.

Contextual Notes

Participants reference various claims and experiments without resolving the underlying scientific validity or providing definitive evidence. The discussion includes speculation about the credibility of sources and the nature of the theories presented.

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Ok, I know I'm not losing my mind. But I am in a discussion with other people in another forum. My theories are a little whacked compared to the norm. I know I saw the discovery channel and an eastern european scientist (i think czech) created some electromagnetic anti-gravity field or electrostatic antigravity field. No one has ever been able to recreate this as far as I know. Does ANYONE know the name of the scientist who was able to create this area of antigravity! So many people are going off on me saying it's impossible...i know i didn't dream this.
 
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provigilken said:
Ok, I know I'm not losing my mind. But I am in a discussion with other people in another forum. My theories are a little whacked compared to the norm. I know I saw the discovery channel and an eastern european scientist (i think czech) created some electromagnetic anti-gravity field or electrostatic antigravity field. No one has ever been able to recreate this as far as I know. Does ANYONE know the name of the scientist who was able to create this area of antigravity! So many people are going off on me saying it's impossible...i know i didn't dream this.

You may not be losing your mind as much as you're putting too much faith into the Discovery Channel.
 
provigilken said:
Ok, I know I'm not losing my mind. But I am in a discussion with other people in another forum. My theories are a little whacked compared to the norm. I know I saw the discovery channel and an eastern european scientist (i think czech) created some electromagnetic anti-gravity field or electrostatic antigravity field. No one has ever been able to recreate this as far as I know. Does ANYONE know the name of the scientist who was able to create this area of antigravity! So many people are going off on me saying it's impossible...i know i didn't dream this.

Not sure, but there was once this guy name Hutchinson that claimed something along those lines. He was Canadian though.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hutchison_effect#Hutchison_effect

Personally I think it is a crackpot theory.

CS
 
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Take your science from the discovery channel with the same grain of salt that you would take with getting your news from the tabloids.
 
I hope it is not the Podkletnov effect, because that would put a quick end to this thread.

Zz.
 
Most likely Podkletnov, and his 'experiments' were 'replicated' by Ning Li and Doug Torr.
 
Here's a professor who claims to have some data on mass fluctuations. Not sure if this is what your are looking for, but here's the link:

http://physics.fullerton.edu/Woodward.html
 
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