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New Brain Implant Device Could Restore Function in Paralyzed Limbs
A brain implant that can restore arm and leg movements has been developed by British scientists to boost connections between neurons and the paralyzed...
Mom Discovers Her Son’s Elf Mysteriously Lost a Leg so Concocts Elaborate Ruse to Keep Magic Alive
A mom discovered that her son's elf had mysteriously lost a leg while he was in school—so she spent hours concocting an elaborate back...
These Micro-robots Can Clean Teeth By Shapeshifting into Toothbrush or Floss Forms
In a few years, you may just be throwing away your dental care kit, replacing it with a totally science-fiction shapeshifting robot that acts...
These Students Built an Epic Baby Stroller for a New Dad in a Wheelchair
A group of school kids made a special wheelchair stroller so a disabled dad can take his newborn son out for a walk.
37-year-old Jeremy...
3 Women Found Out the Same Guy Was Cheating on Them. They Dumped Him and Took Epic Road Trip Together
Three unsuspecting women. One cheating boyfriend. And the epic road trip of a lifetime. Can this plucky trio of former flames bond over the...
The ‘Wizard of Paws’ Makes Prosthetics to Fit Any Animal – Lending a Human Hand of Compassion
When an animal faces the loss of mobility—especially when there’s an amputation involved—the impact can be devastating. Until not all that long ago, chances...
Limb-Different Gamer Wins Confidence—And Fans—With Bionic Arm, After a Rough Time in School
A gamer bullied as a youngster because they were born without a hand finally feels their disability isn't a hindrance, now they've been fitted...
After Disease Forced Acclaimed Pianist to Stop Playing, a Designer Made Gloves That Brought His Hands Back to Life
At age 80, having performed to great acclaim with celebrated orchestras in the United States and abroad, Brazilian piano maestro João Carlos Martins has...
One-Armed Drummer is Now ‘World’s Fastest’ Thanks to a New Limb That Makes Him Super Able
With the help of an undying love for music and a special prosthetic limb, a young drummer was able return to his favorite instrument...
Floater Wetsuit Helps People Overcome Their Fear of Water
A wetsuit called the Floater is getting people in the water after decades of living in fear.
Traditionally, there are flotation belts, but they can...
This Man Learned Robotics on YouTube, Now He’s Creating Affordable 3D Prosthetics For Others—WATCH
As a kid, Easton LaChappelle was always fascinated by robotics and how things worked, leading him to take his passion and learn more about prosthetics engineering.
That’s...
Researchers Unveil Ultra-Precise, Mind-Controlled Prosthetic: ‘It’s like you have a hand again’
The researchers say that their new technology has given the fake limb the “most advanced prosthetic control that the world has seen.”
Scientists Demonstrate Success of a Possible ‘EpiPen’ to Prevent Paralysis From Spinal Cord Injuries
University of Michigan scientists demonstrate success for possible EpiPen that uses nanoparticles to prevent paralysis after spinal cord injuries.
Un Salto Gigante para la Humanidad: Los Top 10 Avances Científicos del 2019
Desde general energía eléctrica renovable limpia alrededor del mundo hasta explorar el espacio cósmico -- la ciencia ha hecho algunos grandes avances en el 2019.
One Giant Leap for Mankind; Top 10 Scientific Breakthroughs of 2019
From generating clean renewable electricity all over the world to exploring the cosmic space beyond—science has made some great strides in 2019.
Disabled Student Can Pursue Her Dreams of Being a Cellist After Teens Build Her a Specialized Prosthetic
When this disabled youngster told her orchestra director that she wanted to play the cello, dozens of volunteers banded together to grant her wish.
One-Legged Man Ties His Disability Into the Best Halloween Costumes Ever – Here’s His 2019 Genius
Josh Sundquist has never let his amputation get in the way of his Halloween costumes—in fact, he has used his disability to make the best costumes ever.
Scientists Detect Tone Pattern in the Ringing of a Newborn Black Hole for the First Time, Proving Einstein Right Again
100 years after Einstein predicted the existence of gravitational waves, scientists have confirmed that he was right about black holes—again.
Wheelchair Climber Pushes Limitations on 2,300-mile Road Trip Through Majestic Wilderness
When Nerissa Cannon became disabled in 2013 and had to use a wheelchair full-time, she felt like she had lost her entire identity. As...
No More ‘Sniff Tests’: Cheap Biodegradable Sensors Can Tell Smartphones When Food Has Gone Bad
Costing just 2 cents a pop, these inexpensive sensors could save tons of perfectly good food from being thrown into the garbage.