Cheaper, tougher, less toxic: new alloys show promise in developing artificial limbs: Knee replacements can ease people's pain – but they are also often prohibitively expensive. Dragana Gordic/Shutterstock Titanium is a strong, resilient and relatively light metal. Its properties have also been well studied; scientists know a great deal about it. All of this makes …
Spider legs build webs without the brain’s help – providing a model for future robot limbs: Erik Karits/Shutterstock Arachnophobes often cite spiders’ unpredictable movement as the basis of their fear, pointing out how each spindly leg seems to lift, flex and probe with a menacing degree of autonomy. Perhaps unsettlingly, research conducted by my colleagues …
Prosthetic limbs affect our attitudes to disability – expressive design might change things for the better: Amputation can have a devastating effect on a person’s body image and sense of self. The use of prosthetic limbs may help, but when it comes to their appearance, options are often limited. The choice, if there is one, …
Calf born at North Dakota ranch has 2 extra limbs new: Rancher Gerald Skalsky said he was surprised when the calf was born Wednesday with two small limbs hanging off one side of its neck. Skalsky, whose ranch is south of Beulah, notes the condition isn't fatal. : Weird News K Offered For Info Leading …