The word “bionic” conjures up sci-fi visions of humans grown to superhuman levels. It is true that engineering advances such as better motors and batteries, along with modern computing, mean that the necessary mechanical and electronic systems are no longer a barrier to advanced prostheses. But the field has struggled to integrate these powerful machines … Read more
It was like a Ph.D. student Dionna Williams realized fundamental flaws in the way medical science treats people who have HIV and also use illegal drugs or misuse prescription drugs. People in this group often have worse outcomes than people with HIV who do not use these drugs. Drug use and addiction have been linked … Read more
A cyclist is pedaling on the road. Signs, trees and fire hydrants pass by. As they cycle, their brain receives information from what they have perceived but can no longer see. Their brains sort through that information—color, shape, and text in signs, for example—and pick out what’s most important. Based on this, the motorist takes … Read more