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Nobel laureate Shinya Yamanaka reflects on 20 years of iPSC research as the technology now enables corneal cell transplants to treat blindness, eliminating the need for embryonic stem cells.
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet treated ten patients with a single injection delivering a working OTOF gene to the inner ear, with all showing clear hearing improvement within six months.
British Nigerian artist Nnena Kalu has become the first person with a learning disability to win the Turner Prize, one of contemporary art's most prestigious awards, with her striking draped sculptures and vortex-like circular drawings.
The International Wheelchair Basketball Federation has launched professional leagues in eight Asian countries, backed by a $120 million sponsorship deal that will fund player salaries, accessible training facilities, and youth development programs.
CrossSense, lightweight AI-powered smart glasses that help people with early-stage dementia remember loved ones, objects, and daily activities, has won the £1 million Longitude Prize on Dementia, beating innovations from around the world.
Walt Disney Animation Studios has partnered with Deaf West Theatre to create "Songs in Sign Language," a groundbreaking short film featuring animated musical sequences from Frozen 2, Encanto, and Moana 2 reimagined entirely in American Sign Language, debuting on Disney+ in April.
CrossSense won the £1 million Longitude Prize on Dementia for "Wispy," AI-powered smart glasses that help people with early-stage dementia navigate daily activities. Testing showed an 82% object identification rate versus 46% without the glasses.
CrossSense's AI-powered smart glasses won the Longitude Prize on Dementia. The glasses identify objects and guide dementia patients through daily activities, improving item identification from 46% to 82% in testing.
The UK Biobank completed over one billion medical scans from 100,000 volunteers, creating the most comprehensive atlas of the human body ever assembled. Early analysis revealed that heart disease and brain disease often co-occur, suggesting cardiovascular health may protect against dementia.
CrossSense Ltd won the £1 million Longitude Prize on Dementia with smart glasses that learn the daily routines of people with dementia and provide gentle prompts, helping them live safely and independently at home.
The International Wheelchair Basketball League draws over 2 million live spectators in its 2025-26 season, a 150% increase fueled by major broadcast deals and social media.
At 41, American bobsledder Elana Meyers Taylor made history at Milano Cortina 2026 by winning gold in the women's monobob — becoming the oldest individual gold medalist in Winter Olympics history and the most decorated Black Winter Olympian ever. She is also a devoted disability advocate.
Education networks reported better inclusion for deaf and hard-of-hearing students after deploying open multilingual captioning and sign-language support tools.
Wheelchair basketball is experiencing unprecedented growth, with participation doubling in five years as the sport gains mainstream recognition.
A deaf actor has made Broadway history as the first deaf performer to play a lead role in a major musical, inspiring a new generation of performers with disabilities.
A visually impaired athlete has set a new world record for blind marathon runners, finishing in under 2 hours 45 minutes with the help of a dedicated team of guide runners.
Being an involved grandparent is good for the brain — caring for grandchildren may serve as a buffer against cognitive decline and dementia in older adults.
A groundbreaking eye implant has enabled blind people to read again, with 84% of participants regaining the ability to read after receiving the revolutionary technology.
Revolutionary gene therapy treatment has successfully helped people born with genetic hearing loss to recover some of their hearing, marking a new era in treating hereditary deafness.
A blind pitmaster in Dallas has become famous for his incredible BBQ, cooking perfect brisket using only his senses of touch and smell.
A groundbreaking retinal implant paired with video-recording glasses has enabled 84% of participants with untreatable macular degeneration to read again.
Dylan Alcott's foundation, established by the wheelchair tennis legend, has reached a milestone of helping 50,000 young Australians with disabilities access sports and employment.
