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

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

Gravitational wave researchers shed new light on Antikythera’s mechanism

University of Glasgow Techniques developed to analyze the ripples in space-time detected by one of the most sensitive pieces of scientific equipment of the 21st century have helped shed new light on the function of the oldest known analog computer. Astronomers from the University of Glasgow have used statistical modeling techniques developed to analyze gravitational … Read more