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For those who need them most, brain implants have made inspiring strides in recent years. One implant eases the involuntary tremors associated with Parkinson's disease. Another allows completely paralyzed patients...

Physicists have chilled molecules of sodium potassium to just a smidgen above absolute zero -- colder than the afterglow of the Big Bang.

In a few days' time, the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) and its experiments will be taking a short break. This five-day breather is the first of three technical stops scheduled for the accelerator during the 2015 operating ...

A man who received a penis transplant has impregnated his girlfriend, suggesting that the transplanted organ has at least some functionality.

Some members of a cannibalistic tribe in Papua New Guinea carry a gene that appears to protect against a fatal brain disease.

Brown University researchers have detected glass deposits on Mars that might contain evidence of past conditions and, possibly, life --

A prominent feature of the Apple Watch is its health and fitness tracking, which monitors your movement throughout the day and reminds you to boost your activity. But is the device worth buying for its health features al...

A video of a diver appearing to high-five a shark made the rounds Wednesday (June 10) and one might reasonably ask whether that isn't a seriously dangerous thing to do. According to shark experts, it's not as crazy as it...

Watch it self-fold, walk, and even swim. A tiny robot made of plastic can be "controlled" by an external magnetic field

New ideas are bubbling up for more efficient computer memory.

Studies show women do cry more than men -- though not, as Tim Hunt claimed, because they can't take criticism, but because of various biological, social and environmental factors.

Giving bacteria rhythm could help us develop biological computers and probiotics that could battle jet lag

Who needs light to find food? Artificial flowers are revealing the secret of how hawkmoths see at night to extract nectar from plants

Some wind farms are speed-limited to prevent annoying noise, but owl stealth technology might help them run faster

We live in a time when our news feeds are packed with stories about technological advancements, scientific discoveries, and breakthrough innovations, so much so that it can be overwhelming to keep up with it...

Genets and mongooses don't shy away from visiting flowers and drinking their nectar, and may even play a role in pollination

The Large Hadron Collider is the world's most powerful particle accelerator. Scientists sift through data generated by this facility, trying to understand the deepest and most fundamental laws of the universe.

Astronomers have long known that galaxies spin more quickly than can be explained by the laws of physics.

Supersymmetry is widely considered to be one of the most promising theories for extending our understanding of the Universe. In this video, Dr. Don Lincoln explains what Supersymmetry actually is.

Freedom beckons for Albert Woodfox after 43 years in solitary - but we should heed the evidence that this is a cruel punishment and ban it, says Michael Bond (full text available to subscribers)

A US inmate's fight for freedom after 43 years in solitary confinement should sharpen resolve to end its use as punishment, says Michael Bond (full text available to subscribers)

A comedy show reveals how a surprisingly recent notation form for an ancient art has enabled juggling to flourish