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Walter Grkovic just became the first Australian to receive a "smart" brain implant that automatically adjusts to fight Parkinson's symptoms in real time. The new adaptive deep brain stimulation technology has already helped 150,000 Australians living with the debilitating disease.
Scientists have developed a groundbreaking coating for medical implants that safely dissolves as bones heal, potentially eliminating painful removal surgeries for millions of patients worldwide. The innovation combines bioactive peptides with biodegradable magnesium to create implants that do their job and then disappear.
A smart brain implant that learns from your own neural patterns just became the first device to receive breakthrough status for treating memory loss after traumatic brain injury. More than 4 million Americans living with TBI-related disability may finally have hope for a treatment.
Elizabeth Smart, kidnapped at 14 in 2002, now competes in bodybuilding to celebrate her body after years of trauma. Four competitions in, she's found unexpected confidence and self-acceptance.
A retinal implant that restores vision for people with macular degeneration just got approved in Europe, letting patients read books and road signs again. Americans could access the life-changing device by 2027.
Kidnapping survivor Elizabeth Smart is creating space for others to share their healing journeys. Her new podcast debuts next week, featuring survivors of abductions, assaults, and other traumatic events.
Child safety advocate Elizabeth Smart revealed she's been competing in bodybuilding competitions, overcoming deep fears about judgment to share her empowering new journey. The survivor of a traumatic kidnapping says the experience helped her recognize feelings familiar to too many survivors.
Elizabeth Smart, kidnapped at 14 and held captive for nine months, now uses her story to help other survivors feel less alone. Her new Netflix documentary reveals how she transformed shame into advocacy and why sharing survivor stories matters more than ever.
Kidnapping survivor Elizabeth Smart debuts a new podcast that flips the true crime script, focusing not on tragedy but on the incredible resilience of survivors rebuilding their lives. The 48-episode series gives survivors a platform to share their own stories of healing and hope.
Survivor advocate Elizabeth Smart just competed in her first bodybuilding competition at 38, sharing a powerful message about reclaiming strength and refusing shame. Her journey from trauma survivor to advocate to bodybuilder shows the many forms healing can take.
More than a decade after Google Glass flopped, Google is trying again with AI-powered smart glasses launching this autumn. The new glasses will feature a camera, built-in speakers, and hands-free Gemini AI assistance.
Chinese scientists have created the world's first copper-titanium medical implant that fights infections while maintaining the strength surgeons need. After more than a decade of research, the breakthrough bone pin just received approval for use in patients.
A Belgian startup just earned FDA breakthrough status for a brain implant that bypasses damaged eyes entirely to restore functional vision. Clinical trials in blind volunteers could begin as soon as summer 2027.
Kazakhstan and Japan are joining forces to transform urban living through cutting-edge Smart City technology. The partnership could reshape how millions experience city life across Central Asia.
Scientists at Brown University developed the first implant that helps paralyzed patients regain both movement and sensation. Three people with spinal cord injuries can now sense their legs moving without looking down.
Emmy winner Jean Smart ignored chest pressure for months, thinking she was out of shape. Her decision to finally call her doctor led to emergency triple-bypass surgery that saved her life.
Researchers cracked the code on metamaterials that could replace titanium implants, keeping bones healthy instead of weakening them. The breakthrough also promises better robotic grippers and safer car bumpers.
Elizabeth Smart, abducted at 14 and found alive nine months later, is launching a podcast that puts crime survivors at the heart of their own stories. "The Survivor Files" flips the true crime script by focusing on healing and resilience instead of perpetrators.
More than a decade after Google Glass flopped, the tech giant is returning to smart eyewear with AI-powered glasses launching this fall. The new glasses feature Gemini AI, cameras, and speakers in partnerships with Warby Parker and Gentle Monster.
Scientists at Cornell University created a neural implant smaller than a grain of salt that can wirelessly read brain activity for over a year. The device uses light instead of wires, opening doors to safer brain monitoring for medical treatments.
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