1. Robotic Ankle Takes First Step
This is a great leap for bio-mechanics, with this advancement the side effects of using prosthetic devices for amputee patients will be decreased.
2. Cloned Hamburger, Anyone?
The FDA has approved meat from cloned cows, goats, etc. Not only have they approved it but they also has gave companies the right not to put labels on their products to distinguish the meat.
3. China Syndrome?
From tainted dog and cat food, to tainted toothpaste, and even tainted toys! What else can we expect from China? Not only are China’s products cheap but risky!
4. Can Vitamin D Save Your Life?
Scientist and Doctors are now saying this vitamin is needed for overall good health. Vitamin D is important to our bodies, controlling over 200 different genes.
5. Chimps Show Altruistic Streak
It is now shown that chimps are not simply trained to be selfless. They are naturally altruistic and do not do things to simply help themselves, this instinct is built into them.
6. Why Loneliness is Bad for you
We always knew loneliness was not good for our health but now we know why. Scientist now say that loneliness negatively effects our genes, causing the health effects we get from loneliness.
7. Glue Clues From Geckos
This new adhesive surprisingly invented by biomedical engineers and material scientist is a glue that sticks even to wet surfaces. Inspired by geckos and mussels, this adhesive is sure to be used in many medical, military, and consumer products.
8. Food Additives’ Effect on Children
A certain type of preservative prevalent in our food has been linked to hyperactivity in children.
9. Free at Last: Medical Workers Released in Libya
After almost a decade in Libya imprisonment six U.S medical workers who were charged with starting an outbreak of AIDS at a children’s hospital were proved innocent and released.
10. Tiny Origin of the World’s Largest Flower
The world’s largest flower isn’t your typical flower, it reeks of human flesh…literally.
