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Doctor Invents 'Zero Gravity' Radiation Suit

Posted by samzenpus on from the baron-harkonnen-approved dept.

DrFrasierCrane writes "You think you feel weighed down when your dentist lays that lead apron on you to take X-rays: how about the doctors who deal with radiation treatments and have to wear those aprons all day long? A Dallas, Texas, doctor has created a 'zero gravity' radiation suit for just that problem. From the article: 'Physicians are supposed to wear a lead apron during those procedures. It is back-breakingly heavy and doesn't cover the body completely. The zero gravity suit eliminates the weight and the exposed openings.'"

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  1. Thats nothing... by M4n · · Score: 5, Funny

    I've invented a time machine that can take you into the future. You lay on it and close your eyes and when you open them again - pow, you are in the future. Admittedly it looks just like a bed, but appearances can be deceptive.

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    In space no-one can hear your vuvuzela.
  2. Re:Zero Gravity? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    It's effective weight is zero

    Unlike the weight of an unnecessary apostrophe, which is crushing.

  3. I'm a genius! by Nailer235 · · Score: 5, Funny

    I just invented a zero gravity device for storing clothes. I'm going to call it, a "hanger"