There was a time when Slashdot was for people to bring interesting and informative things, or to ask good questions and get good advice. (That is why I bothered to submit this report of a world-first procedure.)
And, then people like you came along.
READ what the story is about; watch and listen to the video.
Oh, no. I posted this so that people like you could READ it, and make sensible comments.
To make it easier, get REAL CLOSE to the screen, so the letters are bigger.
Her ovaries were REMOVED, SECTIONED (cut into slices) and FROZEN. AFTERher cancer treatments, the SLICES were RE-IMPLANTED in her ABDOMEN (the part behind the BELLY-BUTTON) and, with FURTHER TREATMENT, then the ovary cells RE-ACTIVATED. EGGS were REMOVED AND FERTILISED, and were IMPLANTED in her WOMB. She has TWO BABIES growing inside her, now.
Now, go and read the longer version, at the links. There is also video, if you can't be bothered reading any more.
I have no opinion (about Ballmer). My level of caring is zero (about Ballmer).
I refuse to pay the "Micr$oft tax". I DO CARE about that.
Professor Dyson,
In accepting the Templeton Prize for "an exceptional contribution to affirming life's spiritual dimension, whether through insight, discovery, or practical works", you are marked for having a spiritual / religious side at a level of excellence/standing that is internationally recognised. What has this recognition meant to you, compared to your scientific achievements or insights?
APC (used to be called "Australian Personal Computer) is cutting-edge and is good to have in printed form, even though it has an online presence at www.apcmag.com, too. The editor recently floated the idea that its cover DVD might end soon, with all the good stuff being as downloads.
Before going into the chair at the Blood Bank, I select to read:
National Geographic
Australian Geographic
Anyone can make an omelet with eggs. The trick is to make one with none.