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Yoav Rokach Penn (47) was born without hands and with short arms as a result of a rare defect. After undergoing surgeries in childhood to build fingers using orthopedic means, designed to help him with daily functioning, he began suffering from severe neuropathic (nerve) pain in his hands, for which no solution was found. After dozens of treatments he underwent …

Xbox isn’t going anywhere. For now at least. Microsoft’s gaming division has had a difficult few months. Competition from other forms of entertainment, tariffs from the Trump administration, mass layoffs, and a sprint of contradictory strategy changes has stressed the Xbox brand. Sony‘s PS5 has thoroughly smashed the Xbox in global sales, forcing Xbox to put its flagship franchise, Halo, …

An unconventional method of delivering oxygen rectally, known as “enteral ventilation,” is advancing through human clinical trials, according to a study. U.S. and Japanese scientists suggest that a “butt breathing” technique might eventually benefit people who have lung problems. Patients with severe respiratory failure often need mechanical ventilation to survive, but these therapies can cause further lung injury,” the study, …

Grimes has drawn attention to a new tattoo she got on her face which she says “literally no one noticed”. The ‘Genesis’ singer took to Instagram to share a photo highlighting the new ink, and say that she was surprised to see that not even family members seemed to notice it. The new design shows a large circle that encompasses …

The front camera scores points for consistently accurate exposure, a wide dynamic range and accurate color reproduction, although skin tones often appear slightly too warm. The 20mm focal length makes it easier to capture entire groups in one shot compared to the 23mm of the predecessor. The depth of field is sufficient, even without a variable aperture, to catch people …

Imagine spending five years hearing everything as if your head was underwater with a pair of headphones on. You can feel the vibrations, but you’re unable to make out anyone’s words clearly. That was five-year old Eliza Fowler’s reality. Now, with the help of creative technology, she is able to start kindergarten with new ears. Eliza was born with a …

The world’s most innovative countries  The Economist China replaces Germany in top 10 of UN’s most innovative nations  Reuters Global Innovation Index 2025 – GII 2025 results  World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) WIPO innovation index shows mixed signals in global economic metrics  IAM Patent Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan deemed twin hotbeds of innovation – global survey  Eurasianet Source link

Experiments at San Diego’s DIII-D National Fusion Facility have demonstrated that a new plasma configuration could help increase the stability of tokamak fusion reactors and inform future designs. Nuclear fusion holds the promise of virtually limitless energy with a low-carbon impact, and new discoveries are helping to speed its development from theoretical to real-world applications. A report by Interesting Engineering …

A new study by Duke researchers marked a major shift in understanding one of the deadliest forms of lung cancer. On Wednesday, researchers released a new study that found small cell lung cancer (SCLC) likely begins in basal stem-like cells rather than in specialized lung cells called neuroendocrine cells. The study suggests basal cells can “give rise to tumors in …

A North Raleigh park once plagued with mosquitoes lurking along a shaded tree line saw a bite-free summer after testing new technology. “In years past, we would get nonstop complaints of ‘I’ve got mosquitoes along the walking path,’” said Tanner Hardee, who has overseen landscaping at Cokesbury Park for several years with the company Yardnique. “This year, we haven’t gotten …