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Science

Humans Are Now Using Motor-Driven Power Knees To Kick Arse

8:40AM February 24, 2011 | Kat Hannaford

Next time you pick a fight with an elderly gentleman, check to see whether he’s upgraded his lower-leg to one of Ossur’s Power Knees. Yes, the world’s first motor-driven knee has now gone on sale. More »


Science

Racing On Carbon Fibre Legs: How Abled Should We Be?

6:40AM November 13, 2009 | Aimee Mullins

One Olympic swimmer has a D-cup breast size. From a physiological standpoint, she’s at a disadvantage to a swimmer who’s an A-cup. If she amputated her breasts to become more streamlined, would we consider her crazy, or worse, a cheater? More »


Gadgets

Is Choosing A Prosthesis Different To Picking A Pair Of Glasses?

4:00AM November 11, 2009 | Aimee Mullins

I think technology has evolved enough to let us be earnest about the fact that a consumer of a prosthetic is the same consumer buying an iPod or glasses or a couch for their house. You want options. More »