Anatomy
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![An older man in a ballcap, button-down shirt and blindfold wears a prosthetic hand on his right arm. Two scientists dressed in casual clothing watches as the man touches one of the scientist's arms](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3m9BAAAyFaF2L2qD3GY6ef-320-80.jpg)
'You can get the feeling that you are touching another human': New prosthetic device detects temperature
By Emily Cooke published
A prosthetic limb modified with a new device allowed an amputee to detect temperature changes in objects and also sense when they were touching another human being.
![three doctors wearing blue surgical scrubs, face masks and hair nets pictured bent over an operating table, which is not shown](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/27MH8KGuJ2WicRfyD6oJBa-320-80.jpg)
Surgeons save life of child whose stomach folded over on itself
By Emily Cooke published
Timely diagnosis and surgery saved the girl's life, doctors involved in her folded-stomach case reported.
![Close up of a person using eye drops in their eye which is very pink and likely conjunctivitis](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/keag42Snb78zKRvVgCiUEL-320-80.jpg)
Scientists develop 'crying' model of human eye tissue
By Emily Cooke published
The new model mimics the structure and function of the human conjunctiva in a lab dish, even producing its own tears.
![close up photo of a smiling woman standing outside in a coat and applying lip balm](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oysM5xFKkSAubMp35monyJ-320-80.jpg)
Why do lips get so chapped in winter?
By Anna Gora published
The reason your lips get chapped in cold weather lies in their unique anatomy.
![Strong woman exercising in the gym using weights.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MSUYyg9zsmZ5P2ZoDNLZg7-320-80.jpg)
What's the largest muscle in the body, and the smallest?
By Anna Gora published
Several muscles could be called the "largest" in the body, depending on whether you're talking mass or surface area, but the body's smallest muscle has no competition.
![Girl at the beach tilts head to one side and uses finger to try to get water out of her ear](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hXLFbQrepxxxvyxWVVAdCG-320-80.jpg)
How does water get stuck in your ear — and how do you get it out?
By Emily Cooke published
Whether it's from a day at the beach or a trip to the swimming pool, getting water stuck in your ear is very common. But how does it happen?
![A neuron stained pink and viewed under a microscope](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/K979iPuoSFfXeGrsYyPFAK-320-80.jpg)
How many cells are in the human body? New study provides an answer.
By Emily Cooke published
A new analysis of more than 1,500 papers and 60 types of tissue has revealed the total number of cells in the human body.
![Close up of a young black woman's eyes as she looks at the camera](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/U3QiPahqpAAQZXJbd8oVmi-320-80.jpg)
What are eyes made of?
By Emily Cooke published
The eyes are said to be the windows into the soul, but what are they made of?
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