Untrasounds + Broken Bones = Faster Recovery!

Researchers say ultrasounds can speed up recovery time of broken bones by one third!  The pulses from the ultrasound induce cell vibrations which stimulate bone regeneration.  No, the ultra sound used is not the same as those used on pregnant women, they look similar but have a different sound frequency and pulse rate.  The article made reference to man who had fallen 20 feet and shattered his ankle.  Normally recovery time would be between 6 - 12 months.  With the ultrasounds, he was fully recovered in 4 months!

First you have to ask yourself what could the side affects be?  Given that the frequencies are not typically harmful, why not give it a try if you have a broken bone?  If it can speed up recovery time, that would be awesome but worse case, it takes the normal recovery time and you're no worse off.

http://www.popsci.com/technology/article/2011-10/scottish-doctors-use-ultrasound-stimulate-bone-regeneration

Want to play with 3-D Virtual Objects?

Microsoft's Holodesk will let you!!  They are using Kinect to allow you to play with, hold and juggle virtual 3-D objects through holographs.  They appear as if they are real and even factor in gravity.  However you will still need to look at the screen in order to see the objects.  Holodesk isn't due to release any time soon however it gives you glimpse into the future.

What could be used as virtual objects; animals, people, could they be used for training simulations?  Using the example in the video below where users are able to juggle objects and view on screen, will there be a time when they will actually appear in your hand and be sensitive to touch or smell?  Certainly a technology to keep an eye on!

http://www.popsci.com/gadgets/article/2011-10/video-microsofts-holodesk-lets-you-play-virtual-3-d-objects