Diamond Scalpels

by Kids Discover

Synthetic diamonds have many practical uses, including in surgery. A diamond scalpel blade is 40 times sharper than a steel one and stays sharp longer, making it perfect for microsurgery. Even better, a fiber-optic laser directed through the blade can seal incisions to control bleeding.

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