science Phys Org 2026-07-22

Water Surface Vortices Power Tiny Rotors Without External Energy Sources

Researchers have developed a method to rotate floating objects using only surface flow on water, eliminating the need for electricity, magnets, or chemicals. This breakthrough offers a novel way to generate controlled miniature rotations.

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