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Diamonds used to enhance hi-tech bionic eye

Marc Howe | November 30, 2012 | 2:52 am Australia Europe Diamond 

Scientists in Australia are using diamonds to develop one of the world's most advanced bionic eyes. Nine News reports that Australian scientists are using artificial diamonds to coat a high acuity 256-electrode prototype in order to better enhance its performance....

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