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Re:Researchers discover way to 3D print directly inside the ... by trhway on Wednesday June 08, 2022 @06:45AM (#31665483)
those cavitation bubbles should be able to destroy cancer cells too. I.e. probably can be used instead of radiation and proton "knives".
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Re:Researchers discover way to 3D print directly inside the ... by watmough on Wednesday June 08, 2022 @01:48PM (#31671295)
Yes, there's been lots of research for many years on this.

https://www.google.com/search?channel=fs&client=ubuntu&q=ult...

And if you want a real tangible example of cavitation, albeit via microwaves rather than focussed ultrasound, take a look at any plastic food containers that you microwave regularly. You'll likely be able to see food that has been 'jetted' into the plastic.

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Re:Researchers discover way to 3D print directly inside the ... by sp332 on Wednesday June 08, 2022 @09:50AM (#31667325)
If it's just heat and destruction you need, we have gold nano particles that can absorb infared radiation and locally cook tumors.
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