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Pain is the body’s way of showing us that something is wrong. It gets our attention, makes us move fast to stop the problem and helps us steer clear of danger or serious injury. It's a useful alarm that keeps us safe. What if we could apply that to other uses? Scientists have mimicked that trigger, creating artificial skin that actually detects pain. Pain is Keyed to Survival - No one wants to feel...
July 23, 2021
We could be one step closer to seeing real-life cyborgs walking among us. Sound like science fiction? Well, “cyborgs” might be a little dramatic, but “bionic” wouldn’t be exaggerating. A new implant that integrates into the user’s bone and nerves could be the next step in human prosthetics. Current Prosthetic Equipment - A -limb prosthesis- replaces some of the functions of a lost or missing arm or...
July 17, 2020