WHAT'S BEING CLAIMED: A new reality TV show features the job of an anaplastologist. An anaplastologist uses art and science to construct prosthetics.The TV show is featured on TLC. Allison Vest, the newest reality TV star, is always willing to provide a helping hand — or an eye, ear, or nose. "Body Parts" is a new show that premieres Wednesdays … [Read more...] about New reality TV show features real-life Dr. Frankenstein [Video]
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Bioluminescent bacteria replace streetlights in a French town
WHAT’S BEING CLAIMED: Glowee intends to use bioluminescence technology to redesign the urban landscape, and cut light pollution and energy consumption.Rambouillet in France transformed into a bioluminescence experiment that is starting to replace streetlights with bioluminescence lights.Bioluminescent light could still not compete with the streetlights today, but because it … [Read more...] about Bioluminescent bacteria replace streetlights in a French town
NASA made history by “holoporting” a doctor to space [Video]
WHAT’S BEING CLAIMED: NASA “holoported” a flight surgeon to the International Space Station (ISS).Holoportation is a “3D capture technology that allows high-quality 3D models of people to be reconstructed, compressed and transmitted anywhere in the world in real-time.”While holoportation is a big step forward for space exploration, it could also be used to “bring people … [Read more...] about NASA made history by “holoporting” a doctor to space [Video]
Stranded dolphin dies after being ridden on by beachgoers
WHAT'S BEING CLAIMED: A stranded dolphin on a Texas beach died after it was harassed by beachgoers.Reports say some people tried to push the sick animal back into the water while some tried to ride it.Marine life experts say this type of harassment causes undue stress to wild dolphins. A sick dolphin stranded on a Texas beach died Tuesday after some beachgoers harassed … [Read more...] about Stranded dolphin dies after being ridden on by beachgoers
Pet cloning becoming a trend among social media influencers
WHAT'S BEING CLAIMED: A company can preserve your pet's cells and clone them.Some social media influencers are patronizing the procedure.PETA has issued a statement condemning the practice. For social media influencers, cloning pets is the newest craze. Courtney Udvar-Hazy, who has a famous social media account devoted to her dog Willow, previously told TODAY … [Read more...] about Pet cloning becoming a trend among social media influencers