Ultrasonic
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Targeted at the African market, LG's "Anti-Mosquito" air conditioner emits inaudible ultrasonic waves to repel malaria-transmitting mosquitoes. -
An Israeli zoologist plans on studying bat behavior by equipping captive-raised bats with GPS, ultra-sonic microphones, and other sensors. -
Physicists at the University of Dundee have developed what could be the first generation of Dr. Who's sonic screwdriver. -
A new type of endoscope is said to be able to remove gallstones, reducing the need for gallbladder removals. -
A newly-developed ultrasonic nozzle allows ordinary water to do a better job at cleaning. -
Scientists have coated paper with silver nanoparticles, to create a "killer paper" packaging that could lengthen the shelf life of foods. -
Engineers at Bristol University say a real-life version of the sonic screwdriver could be created that would use sonic technology to open locks and undo screws. -
The De Dietrich Onis dishwasher uses ultrasound for environmentally-friendly cleaning -
A novel talking pet collar might also help repel fleas through safe ultrasonic pulses.