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Sgt. Misha Varvarych, 28, an 80th Airborne Assault Brigade commander delights in the ocean waters

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Ukraine’s combat amputees cling to hope as a weapon of war

by Carol Guzy February 22, 2026February 22, 2026

Along with a growing number of war-wounded amputees, Mykhailo Varvarych and Iryna Botvynska are navigating an altered destiny after Varvarych lost both his legs during the Russian invasion.

Samoana Matagi was one of the four participants in a study that tested the capabilities of a new bionic hand. Here, Matagi wears the bionic hand on one arm and a common prosthetic called a body-powered hook on the other.

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Amputees often feel disconnected from their bionic hands. AI could bridge the gap

by Jon Hamilton December 12, 2025December 12, 2025

Sensors and artificial intelligence help a prosthetic hand act more like a natural one, new research shows.

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