Model could lead to personalized artificial hips that last

Modeling how artificial hips stand up over time could help make future implants better. It could also lead to personalized replacement joints.

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‘Hovering’ cuts hospital returns after joint replacement

A program that monitored hip and knee replacement patients after they left the hospital resulted in a fourfold decline in those who had to return.

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Powering through the coming energy transition

Carbon capture and storage are key to achieving climate goals.

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Saudi Arabia faces increased heat, humidity, precipitation extremes by mid-century

High-resolution climate projections could enable a robust adaptation and resilience response.

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Curve on shoes makes walking easier, but may lead to foot problems

Toe springs in shoes make walking easier but may come at a cost.

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Method regrows cartilage to cushion bones

A new technique to regrow cartilage could one day help people avoid arthritis before things get too bad, researchers say.

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These cells spike before rheumatoid arthritis flare-ups

Newly discovered cells in the blood seem to indicate impending flare-ups of rheumatoid arthritis. Could they one day be a gauge of pain to come?

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Space station motors take prosthetic legs to a new level

Motors first designed for the International Space Station can help people using prosthetic legs to walk with a more natural gait, researchers say.

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Decarbonize and diversify

How energy-intensive economies can survive and thrive as the globe ramps up climate action.

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Strong hydrogel could replace busted knee cartilage

The new hydrogel is strong enough to stand up to stretching and squishing like real knee cartilage. A quarter-sized disc can handle a 100-pound kettlebell.

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