* Astronomy

Flying saucers may soon be more fact than mere science fiction.
University of Florida mechanical and aerospace engineering associate professor Subrata Roy has submitted a patent application for a circular, spinning aircraft design reminiscent of the spaceships seen in countless Hollywood films. Roy, however, calls his design a wingless electromagnetic air vehicle, or WEAV.
The proposed prototype is small the aircraft will measure less than six inches across and will be efficient enough to be powered by on-board batteries.

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