Is antigravity a scientific reality or just science fiction?

Space · Published 31 October 2026 Swipe more like this →

In short: While often relegated to UFO lore, scientists are investigating whether antigravity has a basis in physics. This video explores the distinction between popular myths and the actual research being conducted at major laboratories.

Dr. Don Lincoln of Fermilab clarifies the boundary between science fiction and reputable science. While antigravity is a staple of popular culture, researchers at CERN and Fermilab are exploring potential links between antimatter and antigravity properties.

The discussion centers on fundamental physics concepts, specifically examining the relationship between inertial mass and gravitational mass to determine if any physical mechanisms could support such phenomena.

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