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Researchers develop a brain-controlled prosthesis for people with leg amputations

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People with leg amputations were able to control their prosthetic limbs with their brains in a major scientific breakthrough that allows for smoother walking and improved ability to navigate obstacles, according to a study published Monday in the journal Nature Medicine. By creating a connection between a person’s nervous system and their prosthetic leg, researchers … Read more

MIT discovers surprising tidal activity on Titan, Saturn’s largest moon

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The surface of Titan. Simulations by MIT geologists show that lakes and seas on Titan, Saturn’s largest moon, were formed by wave-driven erosion. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech Researchers find that wave activity on Saturn’s largest moon can be strong enough to erode the shores of lakes and seas. myth Researchers have used simulations to suggest that Titan’s … Read more