This is an incredible feat of engineering. using something as simple as reflecting light to make something invisible. This devise can be used in many ways to benefit society like surveillance and other security measures. However, this could be implemented into the military as well. Either way this shows the ingenuity of people and how we can bend the rules into our favor.

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This object can be typically used used in natural disaster sites, military combat operations, ambulance emergency calls, and any other area that permits some sort of treatment to occur. This portable plasma flashlight, is powered by a 12V battery and has no need for any “external generator” or “wall power.” It also has no use for “external gas feeding,” as well as some sort of “handling system.”

And so, an experiment was conducted for this unique object! What occurred during this process, was that the flashlight basically  ”inactivated a thick biofilm of one of the most antibiotic- and heat-resistant bacteria, Enterococcus faecalis – a bacterium which often infects the root canals during dental treatments.”(Fun fact about the dentist!) Not only does that come about, but there is more! Wondering how these biofilms came about in the first place? They were created by producing the bacteria for approximately seven days. Each one was under excruciatingly close surveillance to see how many and which ones were the ones that continued to live on, rather than perish. Researchers also say that, “the plasma not only inactivated the top layer of cells, but penetrated deep into the very bottom of the layers to kill the bacteria.”

Interesting concept, wouldn’t you agree dear reader? However, it is somewhat baffling in my eyes. Perhaps in the near future, something more intricate, yet very simple will be created for more uses rather than to heal the wounds of the ill/rid of the many germs that may cause some sort of an infection. I shall patiently await for the future years to come to what it may hold in store for us all!

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A barefoot runner’s foot first impacts the ground at the fronts of his or her feet, then the heel comes down. When this happens, the person’s weight is first on the front of the feet and then shifts to the back. With shoes on, the opposite occurs; the heel strikes first, bringing down the front foot afterwards, and the weight shifts from the back to the front. This causes the impact of the feet hitting the ground to be much more forceful than if the runner was barefoot.

The scientists also did research in Boston. They calculated the force with which a runner’s foot hits the ground and found that running on the balls of your feet is much less forceful than running on your heels. Lieberman says, “A rear-foot strike is like someone hitting you on the foot with a hammer with about one and a half to three times your body weight. It would hurt without a shoe.” He also says, “a fore-foot strike is like having no one hit you at all.”

Although the research that was collected shows that the speed of running is faster when barefoot, there are no studies that prove running barefoot will prevent injuries. However, if you’re willing to look past the injury concern, running barefoot is definitely the way to go. It is smoother, more efficient, and speedier.

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The creators of this robotic arm have big long-term plans for this technology. In the future, scientists would like to give paralyzed people control over a cursor on a computer screen. Another harder goal to accomplish would be reconnecting the brain to paralyzed limbs or prosthetic limb, enabling them to function on their own. This technology is amazing, and it could definitely be life changing for paralyzed people. I truly hope that these scientists will be able to reach their goals. I know of many people who would benefit greatly.

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When he begins how he found these out, he start with what he actually did, eight years ago. He was wondering what would inside of the mouse looks like, so he opened it. and he figures out that there was a ball and there are two rollers that actually guide the computer where the ball is moving, and where the mouse is moving. Form these mouse he gt a gesture interface device that actually acts as a motion-sensing device. Even he could use these on the sticky notes. Seriously, how crazy is this!! While he was trying to bring a part of the physical world to the digital world, because he said that his goal was to make our computing interfaces more intuitive. However human are more interesting in is information.

One more crazy thing he found was the SixthSense device. The positive things about this technology is that we can carry with me wherever we go. The camera is tracking all our gestures. Whatever we are doing with our hands it is understanding that gesture whatever you do. For examples, we can zoom in or zoom out our pictures. And we also cam bring it outside and just taking a photo with this!! And also when we check the weather. We can also see the where the wind coming from and temperatures. Also he was interested in how we can take that in a more dynamic way. At the end he said that integrating information to everyday objects will not only help us to get rid of the digital divide, the gap between these two worlds, however it will help us the be more connected to our physical world.

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This study may worry many people since energy drinks and soda, which are packed with sugar, are relied upon to help especially students stay awake studying during the wee hours of the morning.  Fernando Gomez-Pinilla advises to consume at least 1 gram of DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), which is found in foods such as salmon, walnuts, or flaxseed.  It will be interesting to see what happens in the future and what information is discovered about this sugar syrup that is consumed daily by millions of Americans.

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Now that we know more about the aerodynamics of snowflakes, this knowledge can be used to learn more about building airplanes and launching rockets into space.  I had never heard of a three-sided snowflake before, so now I hope that one day I will get the privilege of seeing one.

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Everyone knows that the blind can’t see, unless Jesus comes down and decides to heal them all. While mere mortal humans have not been able to actually make the blind see, progress is being made. Two British men by the names of Chris James and Robin Millar who have been blind for many years now have their vision partially restored. How is this possible, you may ask? They each had a surgery in which a thin, 3mm microelectronic chip was placed behind the retina. From there a fine cable traveled to a control unit behind the ear. These chips each contain 1,500 pixels which take over the role of photo receptor rods and cones. Light that reaches the chip through the eye stimulates the pixels, which then sends the optic nerve and brain electronic signals. Although previous tests have been run with artificial vision in the past, none have been so successful or put the retina to such good use. This technology uses flashes of light and is completely black and white. Chris James reported with excitement, “I am able to make out a curve or a straight line close-up but I find things at distance more difficult. It is still early days as I have to learn to interpret the signals being sent to my brain from the chip.” Unexpectedly, the other British candidate Robin Millar started to dream in color again after 25 years. While this might not seem like a crazy thing to a normal person, to a blind man it is like living an entirely different life.

This is a simply amazing technology. A few years ago, we could only make up science fiction that this technology could actually happen. This advancement has only just started, and there are many more changes and improvements that could be made, such as seeing in color or seeing more than just the outlines of images. Right now, only tests are being run, but in time, hopefully this treatment will be affordable to the average person. God is great for creating amazing doctors who can come up with the technology to help people.

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Developers made it very clear and their specific goal to create their robotic hand with a broad spectrum of human traits. They wanted its artificial muscles to be able to deliver large forces by simple means. Scientists have taken great steps in robotic research to develop various concepts and to focus on increasing the versatility with which two-arm robots can be implemented. Researchers explained that robots need to have hands that will be able to compete with actual human hands, implying that they need to be capable of grasping with strength, but at the same time, gently. The challenge was then to make the necessary technology fit within the robotic arm and making sure that it won’t significantly differ from a human arm in regards to size and form. After much evaluation, the team came up with the idea of using strings that are twisted by small, high-speed motors, and now being capable of exerting high tensile forces within a compact space, meaning that the robotic hand can touch diverse objects, grasp them, lift them, and place them gently in a new position.

“Each robotic finger, which like a human finger is composed of three segments, can be controlled precisely by means of the individual tendons,” describes Chris May, the novel miniature actuator. It’s incredible the capability the robotic hand now has and how similar it is to that of humans. Soon, the vision of robots being our personal assistants in our homes, operating rooms, and even in industrial settings, is now becoming a reality. This can definitely be considered a burden and a blessing because it in some sense promotes laziness to the strong and able, but at the same time it offers aid to those who are unable to do things on their own.

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Jenna Desmarais, a senior at Rice, noted, “These kids have a real problem with their hands. The fingers and wrists are locked into a sort of claw-like position. Even after surgery to correct it, they need physical therapy to get stronger.” Thus the team was inspired, ultimately by their mentor, Gloria Gogola, a pediatric hand and upper-extremity surgeon, and made the rehabilitation device, the Dino-Might. Often cases, the wrist and its associated muscles and tendons, though corrected, are still very weak and must be exercised in order to be restored to normal use. Gogola wanted a rehabilitation device that could exceed expectations and make a difference to significantly help a patient. Dino-Might did just that and more by securely positioning the patient’s limb, sensing and recording its strengths and providing a workout for the weakened wrist. Dino-Might even prompts the child to appropriately adjust his or her movements with a computer game starring an animated dinosaur. By playing the game, the child tells doctors how strong he or she is and how he or she can use her wrist and hand. The game is used as an incentive and ultimately helps doctors learn the patient’s strong points and record their strengths, while at the same time, making them stronger.

There have been many other devices similar to Dino-Might, but none have been as complete and satisfying to Gloria Gogola as Dino-Might. “Every time the device is used on a new patient, it is adjusted and customized to fit that individual,” says Desmarais. The information given to doctors is very accurate for that specific patient, therefore the doctor is not just getting a general idea, but a precise picture of that patient. Dino-Might has also been used on older patients suffering from stroke and spinal cord injuries and has proven to be a remarkable advancement. Without those wonderful scientists who want to improve technology and advance medical devices, children like Tim, would never have the fine motor skills that they have today because of those life-changing aids! What a blessing!

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