双语趣听精彩世界 第22期:遥控芯片有望取代避孕药(在线收听) |
BBC新闻:一家美国的科技公司正在研发一种无线植入式远程摇控芯片,这种通过远程摇控打开或关闭,从而帮助人们节育.这种新技术似乎可以完美的解决避孕的问题. 避孕药
BBC News: A contraceptive computer chip that can be controlled by remote control has been developed in Massachusetts.
The chip is implanted under a woman's skin, releasing a small dose of hormone named levonorgestrel.
This will happen every day for 16 years, but can be stopped at any time by using a wireless remote control.
The project has been backed by Bill Gates, and will be submitted for pre-clinical testing in the US next year - and possibly go on sale by 2018. |
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