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.
Daniel Blore, 21, of Innage Crescent, Bridgnorth, stabbed his mother three times in the attack on January 11 this year, Stafford Crown Court heard .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
A terrified moose, trapped in a frozen lake, bobs her head above the icey water and awaits her rescue .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
THIS incredible shimmer of silver fish mirrors the image of that of an underwater tornado .
Sitting all alone on drift ice in the Arctic Ocean, this lonely little fella looks lost .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
A pair of adorable polar bear cubs play-fight with each other in the Alaskan snow .
YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .
Sam Notaro built his own flood defences to protect his four-bedroom home in Moorland, Somerset Flooding is likely to get worse around Somerset as groundwater levels continue to rise .