Fetal Lambs in 'Biobags' Show Promise for Artificial Human Wombs — Today on HowStuffWorks NOW

May 01, 2017 03:28 pm   Today on HowStuffWorks NOW   Fetal Lambs in 'Biobags' Show Promise for Artificial Human Wombs A new device tested on fetal lambs could change care for human preemies, immersing them in a "biobag" with lab-made amniotic fluid, keeping them underwater for weeks.       If You're Missing a Limb, the Brain Recruits Another for the Job A new study shows that brain wiring might not be body part-specific but function-specific.       Turning Martian Soil Into Building Blocks for Colonists If we're going to colonize Mars, we're going to need to figure out how to live off the land. Martian soil might be strangely suited for that task.       Eerie, Eccentric & Extraordinary: Our Best Stories You Might've Missed This Week Check out our latest podcasts and articles to get the scoop on hobbyhorse riding, the surprising and problematic history of brunch and one enormous rabbit.       Can Facebook Help People Oppose Government Corruption? A new study finds correlations between public opposition to government corruption and access to social media, especially in the absence of a free press.     Copyright © 2017 InfoSpace Holdings LLC, All rights reserved. HowStuffWorks, 675 Ponce de Leon Ave, Atlanta, GA 30308 Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list