Nation of Artists and Freethink are proud to partner with Aflac, Sproutel and Carol Cone On Purpose for the launch of My Special Aflac Duck, a social robot designed to bring comfort and joy to kids with cancer, and already the winner of the Tech for a Better World Innovation Award at CES 2018, Engadget’s official Best of CES Awards for Best Unexpected Product, and the CES Showstoppers Award for Best Robotics.
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Public Health
FDA to Begin Testing Chloroquine as Coronavirus Treatment
Public Health
FDA to Begin Testing Chloroquine as Coronavirus Treatment
The FDA has announced plans to begin testing chloroquine, an anti-malaria drug, as a potential treatment for the novel coronavirus behind COVID-19.
The FDA has announced plans to begin testing chloroquine, an anti-malaria drug, as a potential treatment for the novel coronavirus behind COVID-19.
Medical Innovation
This Adjustable Heart Valve Would Grow as a Child Ages
Medical Innovation
This Adjustable Heart Valve Would Grow as a Child Ages
A new, prototype artificial heart valve can adjust to a child’s growing body, potentially sparing them from multiple open-heart surgeries before adulthood.
A new, prototype artificial heart valve can adjust to a child’s growing body, potentially sparing them from multiple open-heart surgeries before adulthood.
Dope Science
Intro to LSD
Dope Science
Intro to LSD
LSD, also known as acid, is a synthetic chemical that causes hallucinations, synesthesia, and sometimes, distress - the dreaded “bad trip.”
LSD, also known as acid, is a synthetic chemical that causes hallucinations, synesthesia, and sometimes, distress - the dreaded “bad trip.”
Dope Science
Medical Cannabis Explained
Dope Science
Medical Cannabis Explained
Medical cannabis is everywhere. We're answering your basic questions and unpacking the promises and pitfalls, based on the latest research.
Medical cannabis is everywhere. We're answering your basic questions and unpacking the promises and pitfalls, based on the latest research.
Assistive Technology
Smart Cane Gives the Blind Freedom to Explore
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Assistive Technology
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Future of Medicine
CRISPR May Unlock Targeted Cannabis Therapy
Future of Medicine
CRISPR May Unlock Targeted Cannabis Therapy
New medicinal cannabis research shows potential for personalized drug therapy, without the side effects.
New medicinal cannabis research shows potential for personalized drug therapy, without the side effects.
Science
Bionic Prosthetic Grants Amputee Musician a Rocking Encore
Science
Bionic Prosthetic Grants Amputee Musician a Rocking Encore
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Wrong
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