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{{Infobox | title = Hutchison Effect | date = 1979–present | type = Alleged electromagnetic phenomenon | cause = Unknown, attributed to electromagnetic interactions | participants = [[John Hutchison]], various people observing demonstrations }} The '''Hutchison Effect''' refers to a series of phenomena allegedly discovered by Canadian inventor [[John Hutchison]] in 1979, involving unusual interactions between [[electromagnetism]] and [[materials science|matter]]. The phenomena reportedly include levitation, [[metal bending]], and [[cold fusion|fusion]] of dissimilar materials, among other effects. These claims are not recognized by [[mainstream science]] and are often discussed in the context of [[exotic technologies]] and [[conspiracy theory]]. == Discovery and experiments == The phenomenon was reported to occur when Hutchison was experimenting with multiple devices, including [[Van de Graaff generator|Van de Graaff generators]], [[Tesla coil|Tesla coils]], and other high-voltage equipment. According to Hutchison, these experiments created a local environment where the alleged effects occurred. == Scientific reception == Despite numerous demonstrations, the Hutchison Effect is widely regarded as pseudoscience. No independent verification of the effect has been conducted under controlled conditions. Critics argue that the effects described can be attributed to experimental error, illusion, or deliberate hoax. It is often mentioned alongside discussions of [[List of allegedly suppressed technologies and inventors|suppressed technologies]] in [[unorthodox physics]]. == Alleged suppression == Proponents of the Hutchison Effect claim that evidence of the phenomena has been deliberately suppressed by scientific and government bodies to prevent the dissemination of potentially revolutionary technology. This claim aligns with broader [[conspiracy theories involving exotic technology]]. == Cultural Impact == The Hutchison Effect is frequently cited in [[fringe science]] and is a topic of interest among [[conspiracy theorists]] and those interested in [[non-mainstream physics]]. It has been featured in media discussions about [[theoretical physics]] and exotic phenomena. == See Also == * [[Electromagnetic levitation]] * [[Cold fusion]] * [[Pseudoscience]] * [[List of topics characterized as pseudoscience]] * [[Unconventional technology]] == References == {{Reflist}} [[Category:Exotic technologies]] [[Category:Electromagnetic phenomena]] [[Category:Suppressed technologies]] [[Category:Conspiracy theorists]] [[Category:Alleged whistleblowers]] [[Category:Individuals with alleged personal knowledge of exotic technology]] [[Category:Conspiracy theories]]
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