Researchers at USC have developed the world’s first plasma blowtorch. It “works in small pulses, which lets the flame’s gasses ionize and cool down a little before they can burn you.” Video after the break.

So far, dentists have only used this technology to sterilize teeth during root canals, but have a few other ideas on where else to use it.

[via Gizmodo]

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