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Bionic Eye, As Sensitive as the Human Retina, May Give Sight to Millions
Robotics engineers in Hong Kong have developed a prosthetic eye that could restore sight to hundres of millions of people, and even improve the vision of the human eye.
For First Time in History, AI Learns to Translate Silent Human Brain Activity into Text for Locked-In Syndrome Patients
In a landmark technological achievement, scientist has developed an AI system that can translate the thoughts of paralyzed patients into words.
This Athlete Could Become the First American Amputee to Compete in the Olympics
Despite how his prosthetics have been deemed “an unfair advantage” over his competitors, Blake Leeper is still fighting for a place on Team USA.
One Giant Leap for Mankind; Top 10 Scientific Breakthroughs of 2019
From generating clean renewable electricity all over the world to exploring the cosmic space beyond—science has made some great strides in 2019.
Girl Hand-Delivers More Than 1,000 Christmas Cards in Her Village After Having Her Leg Amputated
All this little girl wants for Christmas is to make people smile—so she has taken it upon herself to hand-deliver holiday cards to more than 1,000 people.
Researchers Create AI System That Can Predict Epileptic Seizures One Hour Ahead of Time With 99.6% Accuracy
The researchers are now investigating how they will be able to introduce the technology to people's lives in a way that will be easy to manage and monitor.
LEGO is Now Offering to Pay For You to Ship Your Unused Bricks to Children in Need
LEGO is now encouraging all of their old consumers to pass on their beloved bricks to a child in need—and they're paying for the shipping costs.
LEGO Converts Their Instruction Manuals into Audio and Braille, Inspired by Blind Man’s Website
What started as a kind gesture between two friends is now being rolled out as a global pilot program that will allow thousands of...
9-Year-old Double Amputee to Make History on ‘New York Fashion Week’ Catwalk
This 9-year-old Daisy-May is about to make history as the first ever double amputee child to walk the prestigious New York Fashion Week.
Listen to How a Woman Ignored the Grown-Ups and Became an Icon for Amputees (MOTH Monday)
Despite being told as a child never to expose her wooden leg to the public, Aimee Mullins grew up to be a role model for amputees everywhere.
Robotic Arm Named After Luke Skywalker Enables Amputee to Touch and Feel Again: ‘It almost put me to tears’
After 17 years, this amputee was finally able to feel his wife's hand in his own thanks to a new mind-controlled robotic arm with a sensory system..
When Squeaky Floors Kept Waking Up Newborn Baby, Exhausted Dad Invented Solution for Sleepy Parents Everywhere
After creaky floorboards kept waking up his newborn daughter, an exhausted dad invented a unique spray that managed to silence his whole house –...
From Basements to Thrift Stores, Student Has Collected Hundreds of Wheelchairs and Crutches for the Needy
Since launching the nonprofit two years ago, the college student has hunted through attics and thrift stores in order to find old medical equipment.
Man is Responsible for Restoring Mobility to Over 20,000 Animals – and He Wants to Help Others Do the Same
This trailblazer is responsible for saving thousands of animals all over the world – from cats and dogs to elephants and kangaroos.
Girl Born With Backwards Legs Walks for the First Time Thanks to Strangers Funding ‘Miracle’ Surgery
This 3-year-old girl has been given a new lease on life after strangers raised over $225,000 for her “miracle” surgery.
LEGO Unveils New Bricks That Will Help Teach Blind Children to Read Braille
Once the prototypes are fully developed, the LEGO Foundation says that they will also be giving the kits away to various institutions for blindness.
In ‘World First’ Blind People Have Their Vision Restored Thanks to Stem Cells From Deceased Organ Donors
Millions of blind people could have their vision actually restored using stem cells taken from the eyes of non-living donors, according to new research...
Here’s How Families and Groups Are Pitching in to Maintain National Parks During Government Shutdown
These volunteer-led initiatives show that Americans are more than willing to take care of their parks and communities when trouble arises.
The Best Environmental News of 2018 — Earth Seems to be in Good Hands After All
Reviewing the most popular environmental achievements of 2018 is the perfect way to invigorate and inspire you for the year ahead.
How to Win Someone’s Heart? New Research Says You Better Be Recycling
If you're setting up a new online dating profile, research says that you'll have better chances with romance if you recycle.