AN Irish woman has become the first adult in the world to receive a revolutionary REMOTE CONTROLLED 'ROBO SPINE', which uses magnets to combat the effects of scoliosis. Deirdre McDonnell, 34, from Drogheda, County Louth, can now stand tall for the first time after undergoing the pioneering MAGEC rod operation. The operation, also known as the magnetic expansion control system, involves the insertion of a magnetic rod that is screwed onto the spine and controlled externally in order to correct the curvature caused by scoliosis. Up until now, the £15K procedure has only been performed on children, as it was thought only to be effective for early onset scoliosis - typically diagnosed before the age of ten.
A Romanian photographer has captured the unique patterns of hundreds of human eyes in a series of striking macro shots .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .
MEET the underwater British seal who is so friendly he loves to grapple divers like a friendly puppy dog .
The gunslingers are long gone and tumbleweeds have taken over at this abandoned American Wild West Theme Park in Cornwall .
Southern England, the south-west and west Wales have been warned to expect more wild weather, with heavy rain and high tides possibly leading to coastal flooding and travel disruption over the weekend .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
An Italian photographer travelled to northern India where he visited poverty stricken suburbs and captured ordinary people in a series of intimate and expressive portraits .
A BEAUTIFUL sight for the eyes and the imagination, these liquid sculptures take shape in many different colours and formations .
A BLIND man was battered with a brick in a sickening attack by two thugs .