From Ananova comes a report about a new device called the Plasma Taser (PT). A conventional Taser fires a pair of darts connected to lightweight cables which deliver a 50,000 volt electric shock. In contrast, the PT can fire repeated shots over longer distances without the use of wires. It fires an aerosol spray towards its target, creating a conductive path for an electric current. The weapon causes “pain and spasms,” with victims stunned from having their nervous systems temporarily overloaded. It’s under development by Rheinmetall W&M in Ratingen, Germany. And if a plasma taser handgun doesn’t pack the punch you need, there’s always the Taser Cannon…