A boy's arduous steps on prosthetic legs after Turkey's earthquake
It took 76 hours before rescuers could pull Mehmet Koc from the mound of concrete and twisted metal that remained of his home.
Fri Feb 09 2024
Bionic hand can be updated with new gestures, anytime, anywhere
Jessica Smith's convictions are being challenged by a British bionic hand that can be updated remotely anywhere in the world.
Thu Aug 18 2022
UTM produces 3D manual prosthetic hand for children with disabilities in Yemen
The prosthetic hand serves as therapy to train a user on how to use hand aids in the initial stages.
Thu Oct 28 2021
In Kabul clinic, Taliban and the soldiers they fought confront wounds of war
The Red Cross, with decades of experience treating the war's victims, is one of the few centres that can supply prosthetic limbs.
Thu Oct 21 2021
Prosthetic eye helps restore confidence
People are familiar with prostheses like dentures and artificial limbs but many are still unaware of prosthetic eyes.
Sun May 23 2021
Sudan's 'silent death' from flesh-eating cuts
The thorn brought with it a flesh-eating infection called mycetoma, which rips through the body causing severe deformities.
Thu Sep 10 2020
Machete attack victim still in the running for Paralympic dream
Fitted with a prosthetic limb, he discovered that running gave him his first night without a nightmare since the attack.
Fri Aug 28 2020
Bone cancer fighter receives 3D-printed bionic hand
Sixteen-year-old Farahdina Che Fauzan's left arm was amputated due to cancer two years ago.
Thu Jun 22 2017
An 'emotional prosthetic' for long-distance lovers in the works
Called Pillow Talk, the wristband picks up the wearer's heartbeat and transmits it in real time via Bluetooth to the app.
Wed Nov 05 2014
No arms, no legs not stopping former national athlete to compete in Games
Former Singaporean national athlete Aishah Samad plans to compete in the next Asian Para games despite losing arms and legs to infection.
Fri Sep 05 2014
Man climbs Chicago skyscraper with bionic leg
Zac Vawter became the first person to climb Chicago's Willis Tower in a mind-controlled prosthetic limb.
Mon Nov 05 2012
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024