This is Dr Mark Gasson. He’s a human being who’s managed to contract a nasty computer virus. Don’t feel too bad for him, though: he did it to himself.
Scientists have already created mini-cyborgs out of living cells and semiconductor materials, but now biological cells can also contain tiny silicon chips, which could become sensors that monitor microscopic activities, deliver drugs to target cells or even repair cell structures.
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The gals at Jezebel have stumbled onto the party trick of the decade: How to detect breast implants using only a flashlight. While it may not exactly be an entirely scientific method, it most definitely looks fun.
Researchers have been tinkering with contact and implanted eye sensors and electronics for some while, but here’s a way around the problem of powering that gear: use the same light entering the eye to power it.
There were some perks to dating a cyborg.
Even though there are benefits to artificial enhancement, sometimes “natural” is the way to go. Imagine if plastic surgeons could grow boobs instead of relying on traditional implants? It could happen sooner than you think.
A Swiss company called IMI has been putting its “Intelligent Retinal Implant System” through clinical trials for the past three years. When it’s ready, it could help restore sight to the blind.
I cannot fathom why any woman would want to surgically shove a silicon bra into her body. Sure, your breasts will look perfectly shaped and perky even once the clothes come off, but you’ll also have bra straps going through your muscles and ribs.
