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kennyc · 12-08-2010, 08:03 AM

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, 08:03 AM	#1
kennyc The Dank Side of the Moon Posts: 35,930 Karma: 119747553 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, CO Device: Kindle2 & PW, Onyx Boox Go6	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