Controlling Prosthetic Limbs with Electrode Arrays
A new nerve-cell-support design could give amputees better control over prosthetic limbs.
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I'm a freelance writer interested in a whole range of topics, but usually I find myself snooping for stories at the messy intersection of biology and technology. I'm now a contributing writer at Fast Company. In the past, I've written for Nature Biotechnology, New Scientist's CultureLab blog, and the tech and science blogs at NBC News.
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A Better Disc for Back Repair
Implants grown from living cells could offer better support and flexibility.
Mobile Payments Try to Take Root in Afghanistan
A study reveals the challenges facing mobile payment systems in Third World countries.
A Sharper Future for Retinal Implants
Researchers grow neurons on a photosensitive polymer hybrid.
Jet Fuel from Plants
A way to get a high-energy fuel out of an abundant and renewable resource.
Growing Organs and Helping Wounds Heal
A strong, stretchy material could provide a scaffold for growing organs or making wounds heal faster.
Fuel from the Sun
The DOE funds a research center aimed at making artificial photosynthesis practical.
Building Super-Fast Electronics Components
Making graphene with clean edges will be key to using it for high-speed electronics.
Mobile Banking Sees Success in Senegal
Financial services are reaching the world's poorest by mobile phone.
Multistep Diagnostics on Paper
A credit-card-sized diagnostic device can perform a task normally carried out by complex equipment.
