Battery-Powered Plasma Flashlight Makes Short Work of Bacteria

Posted by samzenpus on Thursday April 5, 2012 @02:56PM from the healthy-light dept.

cylonlover writes "An international team of scientists has created a handheld, battery powered device that has been shown to effectively rid skin of bacteria in an instant by blasting it with plasma. The plasma flashlight, which shouldn't be confused with a plasma torch that will damage much more than bacteria if used on the skin, could provide a convenient way for paramedics and military personnel to deal with harmful bacteria in the field. The self-contained device is powered by a 12 V battery and doesn't require any external gas feed or handling system. The plume of plasma it generates is between 20-23C (68-73.4F), so it won't damage the skin. It is also fitted with resistors to stop it heating up and becoming too hot to touch. Its creators say it can also be easily manufactured at a cost of less than US$100 per unit."

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Re:No thanks. by toygeek · 2012-04-05 15:06 · Score: 3, Funny

"Oh No! Rory's intestines are hanging out, and a little kids are sneezing all over it! Johnson, grab me the torch! No, the OTHER one!"

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Re:No thanks. by Kozz · 2012-04-05 15:09 · Score: 4, Funny

I like the bacteria that live on my body.. we have a relationship, once in a while a renegade causes some mayhem but otherwise its a very healthy existance that we've agreed to. Keep your death lights away, I dont need them.
Considering your profession, I'd think you would want to buy stock.

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Not the news I was looking for :( by Anonymous Coward · 2012-04-05 15:14 · Score: 0, Funny

Anybody else read that as fleshlight?