Bionic Hand? There’s an App for That
Double-amputee Jason Koger used to fly hundreds of miles to visit a prosthetist when he wanted to adjust the grips on his bionic hands. Now, there’s an app for that.
Health & Fitness
Democrat Slams Republicans: We did not ‘swear to uphold the Bible’ (VIDEO)
The Pennsylvania House approved a bill on Tuesday preventing coverage for most abortions under the insurance marketplace being set up as part of the federal health care overhaul in the state. During hours of heated debate, Democratic opposition to the measure characterized it as a needless risk to women’s health. Rep. Brian Sims (D) gave […]
Roger Ebert: Remaking My Voice (VIDEO)
When film critic Roger Ebert lost his lower jaw to cancer, he lost the ability to eat and speak. But he did not lose his voice. In a moving talk from TED2011, Ebert and his wife, Chaz, with friends Dean Ornish and John Hunter, come together to tell his remarkable story. TRANSCRIPT Roger Ebert: These […]
How to Feed the World? (VIDEO)
A film directed by Denis van Waerebeke for the « Bon appétit » exhibition, in Paris “Cité des Sciences.” How to feed the world ? from Denis van Waerebeke on Vimeo. written by : Sabrina Massen & Denis van Waerebeke /// design : Antoine Maiffret / Montag /// animation : Juliette Hamon-Damourette /// sound design : […]
Judge Orders Morning-After Pill To Be Available For All Ages Over The Counter (VIDEO)
A federal judge ruled Friday that the morning-after pill, known by its brand name of Plan B, should be available without a prescription or any age or point-of-sale restrictions within 30 days. The ruling is in opposition to a previous decision by the Obama administration. Judge Edward R. Korman of the U.S. District Court for […]