This Prosthetic Limb Actually Attaches to the Wearer’s Nerves
A prosthetic arm that connects directly to the nervous system gives the user fine control over the motions of individual fingers—just by thinking and trying to move......»»
Innovation and Inclusivity: 3D-Printed Prosthetics for Mountain Biking — Together We Ride APS
At Maker Faire Rome (coming up October 25–27), innovation and inclusivity often go hand in hand, and one project that truly embodies these values is Together We Ride APS. This team, comprised of 3D designers, mountain bike athletes, and prosthetic.....»»
A single peptide helps starfish get rid of a limb when attacked
A signaling molecule that's so potent injected animals may drop more than one limb. Enlarge (credit: Hal Beral) For many creatures, having a limb caught in a predator’s mouth is usually a death sentence. Not starfish,.....»»
Robotic smart screen? Apple already sells that, and it’s flying under the radar
Apple is reportedly developing a new smart home product, a “pricey tabletop home device that combines an iPad-like display with a robotic limb.” The display would use robotics to swivel around and follow your movement. This all sounds a bit over-.....»»
Would you trust an ant to amputate your limb? Science is showing they are skilled surgeons
An insect bites off another insect's leg. Is this predatory behavior, aggression, defense, competition or something else? In the case of carpenter ants, it's for the good of the amputee and to the benefit of the colony......»»
Smallest arm bone in the human fossil record sheds light on the dawn of Homo floresiensis
A paper appearing today in Nature Communications reports the discovery of extremely rare early human fossils from the Indonesian island of Flores, including an astonishingly small adult limb bone......»»
Real-life "stillsuit": Dune-inspired upgrade for spacesuits allow astronauts to recycle urine into water
Astronauts on spacewalks famously have to relieve themselves inside their spacesuits. Not only is this uncomfortable for the wearer and unhygienic, it is also wasteful, as—unlike wastewater on board the International Space Station (ISS)—the water.....»»
The many heads of "Fallout"s Michael Emerson. How Wilzig"s decapitated head was created.
Actor, Michael Emerson, goes into detail (maybe too much?) describing the process of making his prosthetic, decapitated head in 'Fallout'......»»
Warming of Antarctic deep-sea waters contribute to sea level rise in North Atlantic, study finds
Analysis of mooring observations and hydrographic data suggest the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation deep water limb in the North Atlantic has weakened. Two decades of continual observations provide a greater understanding of the Earth's cl.....»»
Apple Watch fall detection helps rescue cyclist after crash during downpour
Apple Watch is a must-have accessory for every cyclist. That’s become time and again it has proven critical for helping cyclists after a crash. Eric Zollinger from New York is the latest wearer to know firsthand. more….....»»
Two new Apple Watch ads highlight real-world life-saving features
Apple has shared two new videos of true stories where the Apple Watch has saved a wearer's life via heart monitoring and crash detection.Image Credit: AppleThe first ad, published by Apple Australia is "Lexie's Heart." It tells the story of Lexie Nor.....»»
The surprisingly simple recipe for starting to grow a limb
How do organisms form limbs in the womb? Scientists have been striving to answer this question not only to deepen our understanding of evolution and embryonic development, but also to help make the dream of regenerating partial or entire limbs a real.....»»
Apple has big and cartoonish plans for Vision Pro"s EyeSight
It was a surprise when Apple revealed that Apple Vision Pro would display an image of the wearer's eyes on its outside displays, but that's nothing compared to what else Apple has considered showing.As with Memoji, a wearer's real face could be mimic.....»»
Vision Pro could gain an Apple Pencil-like controller
Despite Apple emphasizing that the Apple Vision Pro does not require any kind of handheld controller, it is researching how to make an Apple Pencil for it that will have virtual brush tips, seen only by the wearer.Either a very chunky Apple Pencil or.....»»
Resilience in the depths: Silky shark regenerates wounded dorsal fin
A skin resembling armor, rapid healing abilities, continuous tooth renewal and the capability for limb regeneration—this might sound like the description of a creature from a superhero film. Surprisingly, these are standard features of a well-known.....»»
Singing in the rain: Why the bundengan sounds better wet
A bundengan wears many hats—and is one too. This portable shelter woven from bamboo has protected Indonesian duck herders from the sun and rain for centuries. Able to comfortably balance on the wearer's head, a bundengan is equipped with a visor th.....»»
This tiny spinal stimulator could someday have a big impact on paralysis
A Johns Hopkins materials scientist and a team of collaborators have developed a tiny device that may hold promise for restoring mobility to those with lower limb paralysis, a condition affecting approximately 1.4 million Americans......»»
BenQ LaptopBar review -- appealing lightbar for MacBook Pro
BenQ's new LaptopBar is an overhead light that attaches to a MacBook Pro or MacBook Air to help focus your concentration, and reveal how dirty your keyboard has become.Such a slim lamp is bright and oddly comfortingThere is presumably a stronger argu.....»»
Wild animals that survive limb loss are astonishing. And a sign of the havoc humans are wreaking on nature
It might seem astounding that a wild animal could survive a limb amputation and still thrive in the wild but videos from social media and research show this may be more common than people realize. Many wild animals not only survive the health risks o.....»»
iPhone 16 Pro rumored to get faster 5G, Wi-Fi 7, camera improvements
An analyst is is not going too far out on a limb with claims that the iPhone 16 Pro in 2024 will feature "5G Advanced," get Wi-Fi 7, and a better Ultrawide camera lens.iPhone 16 Pro will have a faster "5G Advanced" modemPu's notes to investors are re.....»»
Vision Pro could overlay future iPhone with AR display to enhance privacy
Apple's iPhones and iPads could provide a privacy screen which, through Augmented Reality, allows only certain devices or an Apple Vision Pro wearer to see information on their screens.To anyone else, the iPad screen can seem blank. The owner, using.....»»