12-08-2010, 08:03 AM | #1 |
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The Real Sonic Screwdriver is here!
ScienceDaily (Dec. 7, 2010) — Television's favourite Time Lord could not exist without his trusty sonic screwdriver, as it's proved priceless in defeating Daleks and keeping the Tardis in check. Now Doctor Who's famous cure-all gadget could become a reality for DIY-ers across the world, say engineers.
Ultrasonic engineers at Bristol University and The Big Bang: UK Young Scientists and Engineers Fair (http://www.thebigbangfair.co.uk/) are uncovering how a real life version of the fictional screwdriver -- which uses sonic technology to open locks and undo screws -- could be created..... http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases...1207112319.htm |
12-08-2010, 08:28 AM | #2 |
Now what?
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Now if I could only get my own K-9!
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12-08-2010, 09:49 AM | #3 |
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12-08-2010, 10:40 PM | #4 |
It's Dr. Penguin now!
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oh! I thought maybe Sonic was now serving alcoholic drinks ...
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12-09-2010, 06:50 AM | #5 |
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No but they have great onion rings!
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12-09-2010, 10:39 AM | #6 |
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We're screwed . . .
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