Science fiction turns fact

Mention the phrase ‘tractor beam’ to a Star Wars fan and they will regale you with a quote from Han Solo or explain to you how tractor beams were used to help guide spacecraft into a safe landing.

Science fiction has a strong record for predicting future trends and a group of SWAG�ϼ�physicists could be added to the list after they created a tractor beam on water.

In the latest edition of SWAG�ϼ�Reporter, find out how this new technique could be used to confine oil spills, to manipulate floating objects or to explain rips at the beach.

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