The World's First Bionic Man With Heart And Circulatory System

The World's First Bionic Man With Heart And Circulatory System

Meet Frank, a robot made of prosthetic limbs and body parts. He has a beating heart and complete circulatory system. He's the world's first full Bionic Man to be introduced at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum at Washington, D.C.

It's not fake. He's real...and he's the first! Frank, the 'bionic man' is 6 feet and weighs 170 lbs. His face is made of synthetic parts and modeled after Bertolt Meyer, a social psychologists from the University of Zurich in Switzerland. Meyer thought it was awkward when he first saw his replica. Meyer will also be hosting the documentary created to show the making of Frank and shed insight on the bionic man.

Frank's voice is similar to Siri on an Apple iPhone, and his personality is programmed to mimic a 13-year-old Ukrainian boy. This robot cost a whopping $1 million. Not bad at all, in comparison to many expensive projects that scientists attempt which eats up taxpayers' money. Frank has over 2/3rd of the human body. He has an artificial heart, a programmed, legs, pancreas, head, see-through chest, and some body parts you probably didn't know existed. These artificial organs were actually donated from laboratories around the world. So, it's a joint effort of several global scientists.

Frank, however, does not have a liver, stomach, and intestines because they are too complicated to generate in a lab. Frank's assembly took 3 months and was directed by roboticists Rich Walker and Matthew Godden of Shadow Robot Co. in England. This is a ground-breaking scientific development. Scientist and roboticists never cease to amaze me.

I don't know if Frank is worth the cost of a flight to Washington. Nevertheless, I'm willing to check out the documentary premiering on October 20. I'm interested in knowing how these scientists replicated Frank's prosthetic body parts.

The creation of this bionic man raises some ethical questions: "Does creating something so life-like threaten notions of what it means to be human? What amount of body enhancement should be allowed or acceptable? And is it wrong that only some people have access to these life-extending technologies?


http://www.livescience.com/40535-show-unveils-worlds-first-bionic-man.html
http://www.infonubia.com/2013/10/the-worlds-first-robotic-man-with-heart.html

Xbox One COMING THIS NOVEMBER

Xbox One

The Xbox One console with its controller and Kinect
Developer	Microsoft
Manufacturer	Microsoft
Product family	Xbox
Type	Video game console
Generation	Eighth generation
Release date	NA November 22, 2013[1] EU November 22, 2013, 2014[2] BR November 22, 2013 JP 2014[3]
Introductory price	$499 (USD)[4]/€499[4]/£429[4]
Media	Blu-ray Disc,[5] DVD
Operating system	Xbox OS[citation needed], Windows custom kernel and a hypervisor
CPU	Custom 1.75 GHz AMD 8 core APU (2 Quad-Core Jaguar modules)[5][6]
Storage capacity	500 GB (HDD)[5]
Memory	8 GB DDR3 (5 GB available to games)[7]
Display	Video output formats[show]
Graphics	853 MHz AMD Radeon GCN architecture (inside of APU)
Sound	7.1 surround sound
Input	Three USB 3.0 Ports and an HDMI port
Camera	1080p Kinect camera
Online services	Xbox Live
Backward compatibility	No[8]
Predecessor	Xbox 360
Website	xbox.com

The best games.

Xbox One was built by gamers, for gamers. The perfect balance of power and performance, Xbox One takes gaming to a whole new level. Stunning realism. Advanced AI that adapts to the way you play. And a new generation of multiplayer that is both smarter and faster. Xbox One is simply the best gaming console we’ve ever made.
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The best multiplayer and service.

With millions of players around the world, and more than a decade of multiplayer experience, Xbox Live is the proven place to play. And now, everyone is invited to experience smarter matchmaking, less waiting, and better performance with Xbox Live on Xbox One. You can even record, share and broadcast your moments of glory.
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Games plus entertainment.

With the best games, TV, movies, music and sports all in one place, you don’t have to compromise. Switch instantly from one to another, or enjoy two at once, so you never miss a moment. And talk with family and friends on Skype while watching TV.
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Built for the future.

Xbox One is designed to start ahead and stay ahead. We’ve invested deeply in cloud infrastructure, controller design, Kinect and Xbox SmartGlass, so game creators can deliver breathtaking new experiences. And so nothing will hold you or your games back.
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SONY PlayStation 4 COMING THIS NOVEMBER

PlayStation 4

The PlayStation 4 console with DualShock 4 controller and PlayStation Camera
Developer	Sony Computer Entertainment
Manufacturer	Sony Computer Entertainment
Product family	PlayStation
Type	Video game console
Generation	Eighth generation
Release date	NA November 15, 2013[1] AU|EU November 29, 2013[1] KR|HK|TW December, 2013[2] SG|MY|SEA December, 2013[2] JP February 22, 2014[3]
Introductory price	US$399/€399/£349/¥38,980
Media	Blu-ray Disc, DVD
CPU	Semi-custom 8-core AMD x86-64 CPU (integrated into APU)
Storage capacity	Hard drive, 500GB (user upgradeable)
Memory	8 GB GDDR5 (unified)
Display	Video output formats[show]
Graphics	Semi-custom AMD Radeon GPU (integrated into APU)
Controller input	DualShock 4, PlayStation Move, PlayStation Vita
Camera	PlayStation Camera
Connectivity	802.11 b/g/n Wireless, Bluetooth 2.1, USB 3.0, Ethernet 10/100/1000
Online services	PlayStation Network
	PlayStation®4: The Best Place to Play™ The PlayStation®4 system provides dynamic, connected gaming, powerful graphics and speed, intelligent personalization, deeply integrated social capabilities, and innovative second-screen features. Combining unparalleled content, immersive gaming experiences, all of your favorite digital entertainment apps, and PlayStation® exclusives, the PS4™ system focuses on the gamers. Amazing Games for PS4™ PS4™ Killzone™ Shadow Fall PS4™ The Order: 1886™ PS4™ Destiny PS4™ inFAMOUS Second Son™ PS4™ Call of Duty®: Ghosts SEE MORE GAMES Gamer Focused, Developer Inspired The PS4™ system focuses on the gamer, ensuring that the very best games and the most immersive experiences are possible on the platform. The PS4™ system enables the greatest game developers in the world to unlock their creativity and push the boundaries of play through a system that is tuned specifically to their needs. The PS4™ system is centered around a powerful custom chip that contains eight x86-64 cores and a state of the art 1.84 TFLOPS graphics processor with 8 GB of ultra-fast GDDR5 unified system memory, easing game creation and increasing the richness of content achievable on the platform. The end result is new games with rich, high-fidelity graphics and deeply immersive experiences. VIEW SPECIFICATIONS     New DUALSHOCK®4 Wireless Controller The DUALSHOCK®4 controller features new innovations to deliver more immersive gaming experiences, including a highly sensitive six-axis sensor as well as a touch pad located on the top of the controller, which offers completely new ways to play and interact with games. The new SHARE button puts video streaming and sharing a tap away. LEARN MORE     Shared Game Experiences Engage in endless personal challenges with your community and share your epic triumphs with the press of a button. Simply hit the SHARE button on the controller, scan through the last few minutes of gameplay, tag it and return to the game—the video uploads as you play. The PS4™ system also enhances social spectating by enabling you to broadcast your gameplay in real-time. VIEW MORE FEATURES     PlayStation®Plus Introducing the new PlayStation®Plus, the membership service designed to bring games and gamers together, and fuel the next generation of gaming on the PS4™ system. PlayStation®Plus helps you discover a world of extraordinary gaming experiences through the ever-expanding collection of great games that members receive access to as part of their membership. With PlayStation®Plus on the PS4™ system, you’ll also discover a world of like-minded gamers to play with and challenge, connected through an all-new multiplayer service worthy of the next generation. PlayStation®Plus members can carry their membership over to their PS4™ system, and continue to use it with their activated PS3™ and PS Vita systems, at no additional cost.

Things That Can Affect A Man's Sperm

Things That Can Affect A Man's Sperm

Things that can affect a man’s sperm You probably know about some of the biggies like smoking, alcohol, illicit drug use or hot tubs impairing a man’s fertility but here are a few things you may not know about: 1. Morning sex = higher sperm count: If you are trying to conceive, time intercourse when his sperm count is at its highest. Researchers have found that men generally have a higher sperm count in the mornings. Men’s intimate interest may be higher in the mornings as well. 2. His weight matters: Women are not the only ones who have weight related fertility issues. Men who are overweight or underweight are more likely to have problems with infertility. Having too much or too little body fat may affect a man’s hormone levels. Scientists in one Finnish study found that a 20 lb weight gain may increase a man’s chance of being infertile by 10 percent. 3. Have more sex not less: Men with low sperm counts are often advised to abstain from sex in order to improve their sperm count, but new research suggests that while this may improve sperm count, too much abstinence can damage the DNA of the sperm that is produced. Australian researchers have found that having daily sex actually improves the quality, if not the quantity of sperm. The thought behind this is that regular ejaculations get rid of the old sperm and make way for newer healthier sperm. 4. Folic acid is not only good for the goose, but it is also good for the gander. Most women know that taking a folic acid supplement is important during childbearing years because it can prevent certain birth defects. You may not have known that it is also important for men to eat a diet containing folic acid. A recent study by researchers at the University of California, Berkley found that men who had lower levels of folic acid (or folate) in their diets had a higher rate of chromosomal abnormalities in their sperm. 5. Avoid soy products. A recent study published by Oxford University Press’s online publication Human Reproduction, suggests that eating a diet high in soy foods could cause men to have a lower sperm count. According to the study, men who ate soy foods were more likely to have lower sperm counts (although not necessarily abnormally low) than men who did not eat soy. 6. Skip the lubricants. Lubricants can impede the movement of sperm. A woman’s cervical mucous is designed to help transport sperm, but many commercial lubricants have the opposite effect. Lubricants like KY Jelly, baby oil, or petroleum jelly have been shown to slow down or damage sperm. Saliva can also damage sperm. One lubricant that is okay to use is Pre-seed. According to one study in the ASRM’s journal of Fertility and Sterility, Pre-seed was not shown to harm or slow down sperm. 7. Watch out for cell phones and laptops. There have been a few studies that have shown that excessive use of laptops or cell phones can cause sperm damage. Laptops, if placed on a man’s lap, get hot over time. The increase in scrotal temperature may have a negative effect on a man’s sperm if he keeps a laptop sitting on his lap for extended periods of time. Similarly, cell phone emissions might also cause sperm damage. Keeping a cell phone in a close proximity to a man’s scrotum could potentially cause a decrease in sperm quality, according to a small research study from the Cleveland Clinic.

First Liver Surgery With Tablet Computer In Germany

First Liver Surgery With Tablet Computer In Germany

The following are images from Germany of a liver surgery, one of the first surgeries of its kind in the country with the support of a tablet computer to access and visualize planning data. The tablet uses augmented reality, which allows the liver to be filmed with an iPad and overlaid during an operation with virtual 3D models reconstructed from the real organ.

Developed by Fraunhofer MEVIS in Bremen, this procedure helps locate critical structures such as tumors and vessels and is expected to improve the quality of transferring pre operational resection plans into actual surgery.

A piece of a tumorous liver, which was removed during surgery supported by a tablet computer to access and visualize planning data, lies next to a pair of scissors, at the Asklepios Hospital Hamburg-Barmbek August 15, 2013. The tablet computer uses augmented reality, which allows the liver to be filmed with an iPad and overlaid during an operation with virtual 3D models reconstructed from the real organ. Developed by Fraunhofer MEVIS in Bremen, this procedure helps locate critical structures such as tumors and vessels and is expected to improve the quality of transferring pre-operational resection plans into actual surgery.

http://news.yahoo.com/lightbox/first-liver-surgery-with-tablet-computer-in-germany-slideshow/first-liver-surgery-with-tablet-computer-in-germany-photo-1377012369330.html