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Introduction

The game of air hockey depends on a thin, constant layer of air pushing up against the puck. Scientists are looking at a similar system for trains.

it is nuclear power, electromagnetic energy, chemical reactions, and, yes, even air hockey technology, scientists, innovators, and engineers are poised to shake up transportation technology in future years. Some of what they are considering includes wing- shaped aircraft, robotic cargo ships, and cars that can drive themselves.

All aboard!