Elon Musk says the first human has received an implant from Neuralink, but other details are scant

Elon Musk says the first human has received an implant from Neuralink, but other details are scant

NEW YORK — According to Elon Musk, the first human received an implant from his computer-brain interface company Neuralink over the weekend. In a Monday post on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, Musk said that the patient received the implant the day prior and was “recovering well.” He added that “initial results show … Read more

Nigerian group provides hundreds of prosthetic limbs to amputee children thanks to crowdfunding

Nigerian group provides hundreds of prosthetic limbs to amputee children thanks to crowdfunding

LAGOS, Nigeria — The accident that broke 10-year-old Princess Igbinosa’s right leg could have crushed her dreams of becoming a model in a country where not many can afford prosthetics to cope with life and fight social stigma. “It was heartbreaking when they told us they had to amputate it (the leg),” her mother, Esther … Read more

The war took away their limbs. Now bionic prostheses empower wounded Ukrainian soldiers

The war took away their limbs. Now bionic prostheses empower wounded Ukrainian soldiers

KYIV, Ukraine — When Alexis Cholas lost his right arm as a volunteer combat medic near the front lines in eastern Ukraine, his civilian career as a surgeon was over. But thanks to a new bionic arm, he was able to continue working in health care and is now a rehab specialist helping other amputees. … Read more