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  "publishedAt": "2026-03-01T08:00:01.000Z",
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  "textContent": "When we hear about moving objects with electricity, most of us imagine a \"pulling force.\" Positive and negative charges attract each other, drawing objects together. It is natural to think that this attractive force—known as electrostatic force—is what makes things move.",
  "title": "How an overlooked electrostatic force could drive the motor of the future"
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