Ron gets a no-prize that'll run in slow motion for bringing us news of the development of a brand new bionic hand. The project was created by DARPA as part of their "Revolutionizing Prosthetics 2009" program. The new hand uses healthy nerves to both control the hand as well as allow feedback like a sense of touch for the user. The prototype has been demonstrated as allowing amputees the ability to perform fine motor skill activities such as picking up a drinking cup without crushing it, and moving checkers around a board. The hope is when the device reaches production it will provide relief for the hundreds of amputees generated by the Iraq war (as well as, one would presume, others).