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In 60 seconds: What’s an Ionic Wind, and how did it help MIT create a plane without moving parts?

November 22, 2018

Researchers at MIT have developed a plane that doesn't have any moving parts, taking to the air thanks to something called an Ionic Wind. Sound like a lot of hot air? Global's Rebecca Joseph explains what's behind the science.

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