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Quadriplegic moves his arm for the first time in eight years thanks to novel neuro-prosthesis

Bill Kochevar has been paralysed from the neck down for the past eight years. He was fitted with an innovative neuro-prosthesis which reconnected his brain and muscles, allowing him to think about his arm moving - and to execute the movement.

Mar 29, 2017

Nick Clegg: Growing gap between what public expects and the reality of Brexit

The UK government will face a Brexit backlash once the public realises it cannot deliver on its outlandish and utopian promises, Nick Clegg said on 28 March. The former deputy prime minister also rebuked claims from Brexit Secretary David Davis that Britain will enjoy the same benefits outside of the Single Market.

Mar 28, 2017

Ultra-Orthodox dressed Jewish rapper blows away New York pedestrians

Sammy K, the stage name of Atlanta-based Jewish rapper Sam Kalnitz, shared a video of himself dressed up in ultra-Orthodox Jewish clothing and asking New York pedestrians if he could rap for them. The video shows Kalnitz blowing away different groups of listeners, many of whom appear shocked at the impressive rhythmic flow emerging from the man dressed like a Hasidic yeshiva boy.

Mar 28, 2017

The new £1 coin: In numbers

On 28 March the new high security 12 sided £1 coin is being introduced as legal tender, replacing the round pound that has been in circulation since 21 April 1983. The new coin is claimed to be ‘the most secure coin in the world’ as it boasts anti-counterfeit measures, as the Royal Mint claims one in every 30 coins returned in change are fake.

Mar 27, 2017