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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

Pioneering gene therapy approved for leukaemia in the US

Health

Pioneering gene therapy approved for leukaemia in the US

News

liberty cap mushrooms

Health

Will psychedelics for depression be just another false dawn?

Comment

Child using exoskeleton legs

Technology

Robot suit helps children with cerebral palsy to walk better

News

A multicoloured pill capsule

Health

Psychedelic medicine: the potential, the people, the politics

Doing science with psychedelics has unique challenges, but the rewards could be mind-blowing. Â鶹´«Ã½ looks at the state of play as things begin to ramp up

Features

Health

Genetic test helps people avoid statins that may cause them pain

News

Technology

This self-healing robot can regenerate after being stabbed

News

Technology

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

News

Technology

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

News

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