By Nadia-Elysse Harris | May 10, 2013 04:35 PM EDT
Jane Richards, the 7-year-old sister of Boston bombing victim Martin Richard, underwent her 11th surgery since the marathon yesterday. Her family released a touching statement.
By Amber Moore | Nov 12, 2012 11:15 AM EST
Researchers developed a synthetic skin that can repair itself. The new skin can be used to build newer prosthetics and newer electronics.
By Amber Moore | Nov 01, 2012 12:24 PM EDT
Zac Vawter, who lost his leg in a motorcycle accident in 2009, will now be climbing 103 floors of the iconic Willis Tower using the first "bionic leg" that is controlled by his thoughts.
By Amber Moore | Oct 03, 2012 12:11 PM EDT
Ancient Egyptians had designed a kind of prosthetic toe that made walking easier and, interestingly, the toe design can help a person, who has lost a toe walk comfortably even now.
By Makini Brice | Sep 26, 2012 12:01 PM EDT
Detectives called Haans Galassi to ask if he wanted his finger back after they had found it in the belly of a trout.
By Nikki Tucker | Sep 11, 2012 01:18 PM EDT
All around the country scientists are improving the daily lives of American troops with innovative and unexpected methods.
By Makini Brice | Aug 16, 2012 03:40 PM EDT
After Sun Jifa lost both of his hands in an accident with a homemade bomb, he used his DIY prowess to build himself a pair of bionic ones.