Prosthetics
Running with proper forefoot or midfoot strike can be safe. Image: Shutterstock

Is it better to run without shoes?

With the London Olympics fast approaching we have a few tips to assist your athletic performance.

Hybrid Assistive Limb. Image: Professor Sankai, University of Tsukuba/Cyberdine

Back on their feet

Robotic limbs may provide mobility to paraplegics or augment the strength and endurance of nurses, firefighters and soldiers. Science writer Henrik Bendix explores some of the exoskeleton options that are being developed. Additional…

Coming soon: 3D printed designer limbs

Fake limbs created with 3D printing technology could soon provide a cheap alternative to prosthetics — and they’re even dishwasher safe.

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