Prosthetics

The tail moves like that of an animal's—though no word yet whether it will wag when the wearer is happy.

An 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.

The warrior was believed to be aged between 40 and 50 and his right arm had been amputated around the mid-forearm.

Making recyclable electronics is crucial for curbing electronic waste.

The system is small enough be carried in a backpack.

The flexible sensor gives robots similar sensitivity to a human hand.

Australian 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.

Not 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.

Video shows a paralyzed man feeding himself using signals from his brain.

Bionic fingertip connects to surgically implanted electrodes, allowing the wearer to distinguish between rough and smooth textures.

Developed by EPFL scientists, the fingers use electrostatic to grip fragile and hard-to-grasp objects.

Innovators in the field are bringing carbon fiber and 3-D printing technology into the vet's office.

Injured animals live freely with the help of carbon fiber and 3D-printed limbs.

Artificial skin you can feel, and hopeful signs about reversing Parkinson's.

A team of scientists has developed a special "skin" for robotic limbs that transfers sensory signals to the brain.

Jordan's health care system is struggling to provide for Syrian refugees.

The release of "The Overnight" has again raised the issue of male genitalia in mainstream movies.

Next step: lab-grown baboon arms.

The makeup artist has created faux genitals for comedies such as The Overnight, in theaters this month

Brian Bartlett lost his leg at 24. Never skiing again was not an option for him.

Swingers and prosthetic penises are just the tip of the iceberg in Patrick Brice's sensational Sundance comedy.

A Swedish man has been operating a prosthetic arm using neural control for more than a year, says it feels like his old arm