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Legs 4 Africa

Health

Helping people walk again with donated prostheses in West Africa

Sub-Saharan Africa has a high incidence of leg amputation but very little access to prostheses or support. Legs4Africa is attempting to change that

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solar panels in China

Technology

Why China's green ambitions will make it the next world leader

Insight

Black and white illustration of people getting into a cylindrical carriage

Technology

7 crazy transport systems that didn't go the distance

Features

epicentre of recent seismic activity in North Korea

Humans

Can the US really nuke North Korea without starting a world war?

Analysis

A fair-haired cartoon man rests his head on the shoulder of a red-haired cartoon man. In the top left corner is a puzzled young girl's face

Technology

Enter the world of virtual dating with pigeons and dream daddies

News

A man wincing in pain

Technology

Computer knows how much pain you are in by studying your face

News

Child using exoskeleton legs

Technology

Robot suit helps children with cerebral palsy to walk better

News

A robotic hand with jelly-like fingers holds a kitchen knife

Technology

This self-healing robot can regenerate after being stabbed

News

How US diplomats may have been attacked by sonic weapons in Cuba

Technology

How US diplomats may have been attacked by sonic weapons in Cuba

News

A woman washing her hands with handwash

Technology

Smart cameras spot when hospital staff don’t wash their hands

One in 20 people admitted to hospital pick up an infection while they’re there, but cameras tracking people’s movements could spot who’s spreading diseases

News

Earth

There is a good case to unleash job-killing AI on the high seas

Comment

Health

CRISPR makes piglets that may be better organ donors for humans

News

Technology

You could finally control your Facebook data if UK law is passed

News

Technology

The renewables reality: clean energy hasn't risen for 25 years

Insight