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Tiny Plasma Blowtorch Doesn’t Let Your Teeth Join The Dark Side

9:40AM June 12, 2009 | Andi Wang

Described as a cross between a lightsaber and Listerine, scientists at the University of Southern California have invented a tiny, world’s first, plasma blowtorch that is to be used for medical procedures—specifically in annihilating plaque. More »