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This Is Why You Absolutely Need To Stop Wearing Shoes In Your House

I always wondered why so many cultures around the world (except for America) left shoes off at or outside the door. Now I know why! You shouldn't wear shoes in your home for several reasons.

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

10 Things Amputees and People With Limb Differences Want You to Know

You've Heard of Prosthetic Limbs, But What About Prosthetic Voices?

VocaliD creates lifelike voices for those with speech difficulties using a novel, crowdsourced approach. Founder Dr. Rupal Patel explains how you can help.

Machine Learning is Improving The Way These Prosthetic Limbs Perform

Prosthetic limb users may have a bright future to look forward to, in terms of new technology that can and will help them adapt to the challenges of using the tools. AS it …

Need a Hand? This Prosthetic Limb Can Move on Its Own.

Need a hand? This prosthetic limb can move on its own.

Is Damage to Prosthetic Limbs Considered Property Damage or Injury?

Find out if damage to prosthetic limbs is considered to be property damage or personal injury. Contact our attorneys if you were injured.

Researchers trial prosthetic limbs which 'see' and react without thought

The prosthetic limbs react without thinking in the same manner as a natural hand.

Self-learning bionic hand could spark 'new generation' of prosthetic limbs

The new prosthetic hand interprets muscular signals from brain activity with machine learning to make movements more natural.

Cat who lost his hind legs in a car accident gets two new prosthetic limbs

Mattel unveils Barbie who uses wheelchair and one with a prosthetic limb

The new Barbies will reflect different body types, hair textures and physical disabilities.

10 Facts About The History Of Prosthetic Limbs

(via Listverse) Unlike the gecko and the octopus, humans, unfortunately, can’t regrow lost limbs after they’ve been severed. That’s why

New 'artificial skin' steps toward touch feedback for artificial limbs

The ability for prosthetic limbs to sense touch comes within reach, as researchers present their creation of a plastic material that recognizes pressure and sends brain signals.