Science

Scottish Scientists Invent "Sonic Screwdriver"

Part Tricorder and part lock-pick, Dr. Who’s famous all-in-one device could handle any crisis — save deadlock seals. Now, researchers from Dundee University have replicated at least some of the screwdriver’s functionality with a machine capable of lifting and turning suspended objects.


March 30, 2012
Entertainment

Which Of These Awesome Movie Weapons Would You Choose In Real Life?

Imagine you could make any of these weapons real. Which one would you choose? Gandalf the White’s staff, Vader’s lightsaber, Arthur’s Excalibur, Doctor Who’s Sonic Screwdriver or Harry Potter’s wand? Discuss in the comments. Or just get the t-shirt at [Redbubble]


December 9, 2010
Science

Researchers Are Almost Certain That They Can Recreate Doctor Who’s Sonic Screwdriver

While we probably won’t travel through time anytime soon, we might just be able to have sonic screwdrivers just like Doctor Who sometime in the near future thanks to some very determined researchers and the magic of ultrasonic sound waves.