Prosthetics
'My Five-Year-Old Raised $1.6M Walking 6 Miles Using Prosthetic Legs'We've received thousands of lovely messages from supporters. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge even tweeted a message to say how proud they were of Tony.
Army Veteran Claims Prosthetic Legs Repossessed After VA Refused to PayJerry Holliman, 69, said he was told to check with Medicare to cover the cost, but the paperwork said there would be a copay required.
Tiger Wounded by Poacher to Get Prosthetic PawA tiger saved from a poacher's trap by Indian animal rescuers will be the first of its kind to receive a prosthetic paw.
Japanese Research Team Developing Robotic 'Tail' to Help Elderly PeopleThe tail moves like that of an animal's—though no word yet whether it will wag when the wearer is happy.
Mississippi man shot by dog and nearly diesAn ex-college football player in Mississippi was out hunting with his labrador Tito when the dog stepped on a gun, pulled the trigger shot the man, who nearly died from his injury.
Prosthetics Used 1,500 Years Ago on Veteran WarriorThe warrior was believed to be aged between 40 and 50 and his right arm had been amputated around the mid-forearm.
Biomedicine: Self-Healing, Recyclable Electronic SkinMaking recyclable electronics is crucial for curbing electronic waste.
First Portable Bionic Hand Can Touch, Feel and HoldThe system is small enough be carried in a backpack.
Artificial Skin Gives Robots Sense of TouchThe flexible sensor gives robots similar sensitivity to a human hand.
How A Shark Attack Saved 'Shark Week' Star's LifeAustralian Navy diver Paul de Gelder survived a troubled childhood only to end up ensnared in the jaws of a vicious shark. Here's his unlikely story.
The Many Beneficiaries of Prosthetics InnovationsNot only are soldiers losing limbs from IEDs; older veterans are losing limbs from diabetes and vascular disease. Mobility is key to long-term health, and prosthetic limbs are key to mobility.
Brain Implants Help Paralyzed Man Feed HimselfVideo shows a paralyzed man feeding himself using signals from his brain.
Bionic Fingertip lets Amputee Feel TextureBionic fingertip connects to surgically implanted electrodes, allowing the wearer to distinguish between rough and smooth textures.
Robotic Fingers Lift Eggs With 'Artificial Muscles'Developed by EPFL scientists, the fingers use electrostatic to grip fragile and hard-to-grasp objects.
Prosthetic Legs for Dogs and Cats Go High-TechInnovators in the field are bringing carbon fiber and 3-D printing technology into the vet's office.
Photos: High-Tech Pet Prosthetics in the WildInjured animals live freely with the help of carbon fiber and 3D-printed limbs.
Determining the Sex of Prawns and Other Science BreakthroughsArtificial skin you can feel, and hopeful signs about reversing Parkinson's.
Prosthetics of the Future Could Provide Sense of TouchA team of scientists has developed a special "skin" for robotic limbs that transfers sensory signals to the brain.
Torn Limb From Limb, Syrian Refugees in Jordan Rebuild From the Scars of WarJordan's health care system is struggling to provide for Syrian refugees.
Hollywood's Hot and Heavy Love Affair With the Penis (Fake or Otherwise)The release of "The Overnight" has again raised the issue of male genitalia in mainstream movies.
Scientists Grow Bioartificial Rat Limb In LabNext step: lab-grown baboon arms.
Matthew Mungle Creates Hollywood's Prosthetic PrivatesThe makeup artist has created faux genitals for comedies such as The Overnight, in theaters this month
The Extreme Skier Who Invented a New KneeBrian Bartlett lost his leg at 24. Never skiing again was not an option for him.
In Conversation: Adam Scott and Jason Schwartzman Talk New Indie Comedy 'The Overnight'Swingers and prosthetic penises are just the tip of the iceberg in Patrick Brice's sensational Sundance comedy.
