Dissolvable Implant Relieves Pain On Demand Without the Use of Drugs or Opioids
A new study unveiled a small, soft, flexible implant that relieves pain on demand and without the use of drugs. The first-of-its-kind device could provide a much-needed alternative to opioids and other...
View ArticleWorld’s Oldest Brain Has Been Found in Remains of a 3-Eyed Giant Prawn From...
The world’s oldest brain has been found in the remains of a three-eyed prawn that swam the oceans more than half a billion years ago. Its complete central nervous system is still visible, providing...
View ArticleSmartphones ‘Can Boost Memory Skills’ by Freeing Up Our Brains to Remember...
Far from being dumb or making us dumb, the use of smartphones can actually boost people’s memory skills, according to a new study. Scientists say that rather than making us lazy or forgetful, the...
View ArticleBionic Leg Wrap Uses AI to Correct Walking Patterns For Cerebral Palsy, MS,...
A Velcro sleeve fastened around the leg has been designed with electrodes that help stimulate the muscles of those who experience difficulty getting around due to nervous system conditions. It uses...
View ArticleNew Scoliosis Brace that Grows With Patients Wins Dyson Award For Grad...
A University of Cincinnati grad student has invented an adjustable brace for young patients who need to reposition their curved spines—winning a prestigious award for her design genius. Impacting 7...
View ArticleRevolutionary Jab that Could Repair Spinal Cord Injuries Developed by Scientists
A revolutionary treatment that could repair spinal cord injuries has been developed by scientists which regrew nerves in paralyzed mice within three months. The medication triggers cells of long...
View ArticleHe Finally Located Source of Mysterious Sound–A New Frog Species Named After...
A nature-lover’s well-trained ears led to the discovery of a new species of frog, after the Costa Rican man searched for six months to find the source of a mysterious sound. The tiny green frog was...
View ArticleA Discreet Set of ‘Weable Muscles’ Restores Mobility in Those Who Have...
A pioneering set of “wearable muscles” with a profile similar to a shoulder sling could increase mobility and strength in the arms of people who have lost it. As algorithmic intelligence advances, more...
View ArticleMotorcyclists Can Now Be Safe Thanks to ‘Airbag Jeans’ That Inflate Before...
Motorcyclists can soon be safer thanks to a company that produced the world’s first airbag suit. The garment is made from the strongest denim on the planet. Even more unique are the airbags that...
View ArticleScientists Demonstrate Success of a Possible ‘EpiPen’ to Prevent Paralysis...
University of Michigan scientists demonstrate success for possible EpiPen that uses nanoparticles to prevent paralysis after spinal cord injuries. The post Scientists Demonstrate Success of a Possible...
View ArticleGood News in History, March 21
53 years ago today, the first-ever San Diego Comic-Con was put on by organizers Shel Dorf, Richard Alf, and Ken Krueger. Estimated to generate economic value exceeding $180 million every year,...
View ArticleNew 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 limbs, offering hope to accident victims. The...
View ArticleOne Stem Cell Injection to Target Inflammation Slashed Risk of Heart Attack...
A large trial showed that a single injection of a patient’s own stem cells into their heart was able to reduce inflammation and risk of heart attack and stroke by 58% if they had heart failure. 6...
View ArticleA Paralyzed Man Walks Again Using Device that Connects His Thoughts to His...
It’s long been supposed that implants could connect prosthetics to the brain in a way that stimulates nervous system commands with electrical signals. Now, this idea is closer than ever to realization...
View ArticleWith Only 2500 Silvery Gibbons Left, Group Rescues Dozens to Return to Island...
Reprinted with permission from World at Large, an independent news outlet covering conflict, travel, science, conservation, and health and fitness. With so many of the world’s charismatic tropical...
View ArticleParalyzed Woman ‘Speaks’ with Brain Signals Turned into Talking Avatar in...
A paralyzed woman has spoken again after her brain signals were intercepted and turned into a talking avatar, complete with facial expressions and sound samples from the woman’s real voice, all in a...
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