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Technology for Life - Nature Reinvented
A look at new forms of bioengineering that have changed the way humans live, with a focus on the development of smart prosthetic devices.
From LCD televisions to super-light aircraft, new materials with remarkable properties have quickly found their way into much of the modern technology around us.
In particular, modern materials have made a huge impact in aids to the human body, enabling people to overcome injury or illness. Prosthetic devices are now so effective that they can, in some cases, even outperform natural body parts.
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- Published: 05 February 2008
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