Amputees can control their bionic prosthetic limbs with their minds, thanks to tiny implanted myoelectric sensors (IMES) developed by Icelandic orthopedics company Ossur and surgically placed in a patient's residual muscle tissue.
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Norwegian Cruise Ship Ran Aground off Bermuda
The Norwegian Dawn cruise ship with more than 3,700 people on board ran aground in Bermuda after the vessel temporarily lost power.
Small boats, divers and
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Bullied kids have higher risk of adult obesity and heart disease
LONDON (Reuters) - Victims of childhood bullying are more likely to be overweight or obese as adults and have a higher risk of developing heart disease, diabetes and other illnesses, according to a study by British psychiatrists.
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Eye-tracking tech makes virtual reality hands-free
An advanced virtual reality headset could be a game-changer for the entertainment industry and give people with certain disabilities new powers of communication and interaction, according to the developers. The FOVE headset uses eye-tracking technology...
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How to build the universe from Lego, over a pint of beer
LONDON (Reuters) - In a central London pub, a young bearded physicist is demonstrating how to build a model of the universe from plastic Lego bricks. Clue: you need a lot of them.
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U.S. science leaders to tackle ethics of gene-editing technology
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The leading U.S. scientific organization, responding to concerns expressed by scientists and ethicists, has launched an ambitious initiative to recommend guidelines for new genetic technology that has the potential to create "desig...
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Why do men exist? Scientific study offers an explanation
LONDON (Reuters) - Since in many species, sperm is males' only contribution to reproduction, biologists have long puzzled about why evolutionary selection, known for its ruthless efficiency, allows them to exist.
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‘Home-brew’ morphine from brewer’s yeast now possible: study
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Home-brewing could soon take on a more dangerous twist: Scientists have engineered brewer's yeast to synthesize opioids such as codeine and morphine from a common sugar, an international team reported on Monday.
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Inmarsat sees hit to outlook on Xpress launch delay, shares fall
LONDON (Reuters) - British satellite company Inmarsat Plc delayed the launch of its third Global Xpress satellite on Monday following a failure by its launch rocket partner at the weekend, knocking its shares and forcing it to trim its outlook.
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Mozart-loving chickens may answer quest for healthier nugget
YONG PENG, Malaysia (Reuters) - In barns filled with classical music and lighting that changes to match the hues outside, rows of chickens are fed a diet rich in probiotics, a regimen designed to remove the need for the drugs and chemicals that have ta...
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