
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

AI Revolution: Will Malaysia’s workforce sink or swim?
AI is no longer a distant concept, it is actively transforming industries, reshaping job markets, and redefining the skills needed.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Dalai Lama says his successor to be born outside China
Beijing insists it will choose his successor, but the Dalai Lama says any successor named by China would not be respected.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Philippines' ex-President Duterte arrested at ICC's request over 'drugs war', government says
Rodrigo Duterte was arrested upon his arrival at a Manila airport and the ex-leader is now in custody, the office of the president said.
Tue Mar 11 2025

US judge says Musk's DOGE must release records on operations run in 'secrecy'
The ruling, the first of its kind, marks an early victory for advocates pushing DOGE to be more transparent about its role in mass firings.
Tue Mar 11 2025

How to Get to Merdeka 118: Your Complete Guide
Heres everything you need to know about getting there efficiently.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Trump's renewed interest in Greenland lacks respect, says prime minister
Greenland, whose population is only 57,000, belongs to its people and that it should decide on its own future, says it's PM.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Why Canada is jailing more Indigenous people despite Trudeau's promises
Sentencing rules, supervisory orders and parole denials drive higher incarceration rates.
Tue Mar 11 2025

BRICS' climate leadership aims hang on healing deep divides
So far the middle-income BRICS have resisted demands from cash-strapped developed countries that they should share financial liability.
Tue Mar 11 2025

As US restores some aid, humanitarian groups ask: where is the money?
The United Nations has started evaluating "choices we are making on which lives not to save" due to cuts.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Social media platform X down again for thousands of users, Downdetector shows
Elon Musk's social media platform X was down again for thousands of users in the United States, according to Downdetector.com.
Mon Mar 10 2025