
Tasting the Light
Device lets the visually impaired "see" with their tongues
Device lets the visually impaired "see" with their tongues
Could the secrets to anti-aging be at the tips of our chromosomes?
A gaseous plant hormone turns off anti-ripening genes, enabling fruit to mellow--and taste good
A pair of sunglasses wired to an electric "lollipop" helps the visually impaired regain optical sensations via a different pathway
A crucial protein on the surfaces of malignant cells shields them from destruction, but it could also provide a new way to attack cancer
Many doctors have a hard time owning up to errors, in part due to fears of being sued over malpractice claims and the consequent increase in malpractice insurance premiums.
A low-cost adapter for cell phone cameras can capture images of abnormal cells and parasites
Orbo Novo, a highly anticipated ballet, premiered in Boston this month. The contemporary dance, designed by esteemed choreographer Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, is giving audiences a glimpse into the two hemispheres of the brain...
Two recent studies indicate that the genetics of race influences the survivability of some cancers, but the conclusions are not so black and white
Arm injuries are commonplace among Major League Baseball pitchers, and such impairments may have cost a few notable pitchers, such as Randy Johnson and Brandon Webb, a chance to play in the 76th All-Star Game tonight...
Today the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and the Pew Research Center released results of a survey examining the attitudes of the general public and the scientific community as they regard to science...
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