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World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
20 hours ago

Orphaned by Israel, two child amputees find each other in Lebanon

Two boys, survivors from Gaza and southern Lebanon, lost hands in Israeli bombings and now live together in Beirut with their aunts while rebuilding childhood.
fromConsequence
4 days ago

Monster: The Ed Gein Story Is as Horrific as a Wet Fart: Review

Some might think that they're unfamiliar with Gein's story, but what's far more likely is that you're aware of his saga, you just didn't know that it was his. Psycho 's Norman Bates is famously based on Gein, with other major pop culture films pulling from his history - but far more loosely - as well. What's discussed far less often is the true story of a mentally ill man with an abusive and then devastating relationship with his mother.
Television
Film
fromESPN.com
6 days ago

How The Rock transformed his body -- and mind -- into Mark Kerr

Dwayne Johnson underwent intensive physical, vocal, and prosthetic transformation to portray MMA pioneer Mark Kerr, earning critical acclaim for a near-unrecognizable performance.
New York City
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Exclusive | Long Island man who lost leg in shooting accident now hailed as champion bodybuilder: 'I couldn't let that be my life'

A 22-year-old man who lost his leg in an accidental shooting became a champion bodybuilder, using gym training and prosthetics to rebuild his life.
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Miscellaneous
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Russia's influx of war wounded has turned its prosthetics industry into a global leader, deputy defense minister says

Russia's domestic prosthetics industry has rapidly advanced and become a global leader due to large numbers of wounded soldiers from the war.
fromNature
1 month ago

The brain's map of the body is surprisingly stable - even after a limb is lost

Pretty much every neuroscientist has learnt through their textbook that the brain has the capacity for reorganization, and this is demonstrated through studies on amputees,
Science
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

He worked with artificial limbs for decades. Then a lorry ripped off his right arm. What happened when the expert became the patient?

Jim Ashworth-Beaumont survived a horrific accident that resulted in the loss of his arm, transforming from a clinician to a patient.
European startups
fromSilicon Canals
3 months ago

Belgium's Axiles Bionics closes first 6M of its 8M Series A round

Axiles Bionics has secured €6M funding to expand and advance its innovative prosthetic technology, Lunaris, and future bionic devices.
Social justice
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 months ago

Justice, IL Quantum Prosthetics seeks to help those with limb loss throughout lives; President Vikram Choudary dedicated to craft

Vikram Choudary empowers limb-loss patients through support and an annual fashion show, fostering confidence and community.
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 months ago

A robotic arm made from human tissue: Science advances toward living muscle prosthetics

Each MuMuTA is aimed at replicating muscle motion, which requires fine balance between muscle mass for strength and thinness for nutrient delivery. This innovation could revolutionize prosthetics.
Wearables
#bionics
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
5 months ago
Wearables

Wireless bionic arm with detachable hand that crawls on its own is boon for prosthetics dependents - Yanko Design

Open Bionics introduces the Hero Pro, the world's first wireless bionic arm designed for enhanced user independence and control.
fromFuturism
5 months ago
Wearables

New Bionic Hand Can Detach From User, Crawl Around and Do Missions on Its Own

Open Bionics has released the first-ever wireless bionic arm, the Hero, capable of operating independently.
Tilly Lockey showcases the advanced features of the Hero bionic arm.
Wearables
fromFuturism
5 months ago

New Bionic Hand Can Detach From User, Crawl Around and Do Missions on Its Own

Open Bionics has released the first-ever wireless bionic arm, the Hero, capable of operating independently.
Tilly Lockey showcases the advanced features of the Hero bionic arm.
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Film
fromNew York Post
5 months ago

Mark Wahlberg looks nearly unrecognizable as a mob hitman filming new crime thriller

Mark Wahlberg transforms into a mob hitman for 'By Any Means' with significant physical changes and a compelling character arc.
Wearables
fromTechCrunch
5 months ago

Phantom Neuro grabs $19M to help amputees gain control of their phantom limbs | TechCrunch

Phantom Neuro is advancing bionic technology by developing devices that allow prosthetic control via implanted wristbands, raising crucial funding for development.
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