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Mexican researchers develop simplified robotic arm inspired by a simple childhood promise

A Mexican engineer has helped build a robotic arm for his lifelong friend, aiming to make prosthetics simpler and more accessible.

Euronews

In honor of "Project Hail Mary"'s Rocky, we celebrate 17 sci-fi aliens who look nothing like humans

Because there's more to extra-terrestrial life than humans with prosthetics stuck to their foreheads.

Space

'I'm not missing the four hours of daily prosthetics': For All Mankind season 5 star on 'challenges' in new Apple TV show Imperfect Women

With For All Mankind season 5 and Imperfect Women both on Apple TV, Joel Kinnaman is having the last laugh — but there have still been 'challenges' along the way.

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‘Prosthetics aren’t made for people like us’: the brothers creating innovative artificial limbs for Africans

When Ubokobong Amanam lost his fingers in an accident he teamed up with his brother John, a special effects artist, to design a prosthetic that suited him – now they run a thriving business

The Guardian - UK

Druski Erika Kirk Skit Goes Viral For 'White Face' Backlash — Here Are Other Instances He Might Have Crossed The Line

Druski faced backlash over his viral 'Erika Kirk' skit using prosthetics, with critics calling it 'white face' while others defended it as satire.

International Business Times UK

Why Fallout's Walton Goggins Says Acting In A Power Suit Is More ‘Unpleasant’ Than Wearing Ghoul Prosthetics

It wasn't as fun as one might think.

Cinemablend

Artificial Skin Breakthrough Mimics Human Sense of Touch and Temperature

Artificial skin technology and electronic skin research enable prosthetics, robotics, and burn grafts to sense touch, temperature, and textures like real skin.

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Paris Fashion Week Outfits Spark Frenzy As Fans Claim They’re Straight Out Of ‘The Hunger Games’

Paris Fashion Week sparked online debate after models appeared in dramatic prosthetics, exaggerated makeup, and "demonic" outfits.

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‘Called it!’: Well-known drag artist and influencer claims credit for Jim Carrey ‘clone’ at Cesar Film Awards

A prosthetics expert also weighed in.

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That Time Timothèe Chalamet Spent 6 Hours Aging Himself Up For The Wild Credits Scene Marty Supreme Never Used

A lot of work for nothing.

Cinemablend

Ser Arlan’s Shocking Full Frontal Scene In AKOTSK Sparks Hilarious Memes As Showrunner Reveals Inspiration

AKOTSK episode 2 opened with a full-frontal scene of Ser Arlan's "knighthood," and the showrunner revealed if they used prosthetics.

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Paul Giamatti's Dream Of Playing A Star Trek Klingon Finally Came True, And He's Got A Take On The Prosthetics

He got his wish, I think?

Cinemablend

Horror movies have an ableism problem. Isn’t it time we found new ‘monsters’?

Films such as Frankenstein still use disability as shorthand for moral depravity. But human behaviour is far scarier than human appearance, says journalist Kathryn Bromwich

The Guardian - UK

Meet one of Gaza’s few prosthetic experts helping the thousands of Palestinians who lost limbs in the war

Many who have survived Israel’s assault on the strip have suffered life-changing injuries

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The New Frankenstein Trailer Proves Against All Odds That Jacob Elordi Can Be Ugly

But it takes an awful lot of prosthetics to make that happen.

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Glen Powell Says Tom Cruise Gave Him Some Les Grossman-Centric Advice For New Series (But I Can’t Get Over His Nickname For The M:I Actor)

If you ever needed real proof that the Top Gun: Maverick stars are still close...

Total Film

Alien: Earth prosthetics artist says he was most nervous to take on the chestbursters after being asked to take inspiration from the John Hurt scene in the original movie: "It's quite pressurizing to come up with something as good as that"

Alien: Earth's lead prosthetics artist felt the pressure when it came to recreating the iconic chestburster

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Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’s Smashing Machine make-up artist reveals prosthetics secrets

In an interview with Variety, Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’s make-up artist on The Smashing Machine has revealed his secrets of transforming the wrestler for his role in the drama.

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Tom Blyth Was Willing To Wear Prosthetics To Be Snow Again, But He Also Shared Why He's So Excited About Ralph Fiennes Taking Over The Hunger Games Role

The former Snow admits he wanted to play the role again in the new Hunger Games film.

The Guardian - AU

Russia is leader in prosthetic limbs thanks to Ukraine war, says Kremlin official

Deputy defence minister Anna Tsivilyova said those coming back from the battlefield had become a ‘driver’ in pushing Russia’s innovation in prosthetics

The Independent UK

The new technology for prosthetic legs that could reduce NHS waiting lists by 50%

The data-driven fittings for below the knee prosthetics were as comfortable for patients as those created by highly skilled prosthetists

The Guardian - UK

He worked with artificial limbs for decades. Then a lorry ripped off his right arm. What happened when the expert became the patient?

An experienced clinician in prosthetics, Jim Ashworth-Beaumont found himself the perfect guinea pig for a radical new option for amputees

The Guardian - US

Georgia detainee with prosthetic legs who objected to flooded cell sent to solitary

Rodney Taylor placed in ‘restrictive unit’ for refusing to enter flooded cell because his prosthetic legs can’t get wet

Benzinga

3-Year-Old Lost Both Arms And A Leg In Gaza — Now She's Wearing A Marvel-Inspired Prosthetic From Startup Bioniks

Three-year-old Habebat Allah lost both arms and a leg in a missile strike during the ongoing war in Gaza, while eight-year-old Sidra Al Bordeeni hadn't been on a bike since the missile strike that tore through her school in Gaza a year ago. She lost her right arm during the…

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Brazilian Stylist Helps Men With Baldness Look Like Themselves Again, And Here Are 40 Of His Most Impressive Results

In Brazil, hair specialist Robson Ramos offers realistic non-surgical hair prosthetics for men experiencing baldness or hair thinning using custom-made systems that are applied and styled to match each client's natural look.

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