Engineers at MIT have devised an ingenious new way to produce artificial muscles for soft robots that can flex in more than ...

When you hop, run or jump, your legs behave like springs, absorbing and returning energy with each step. But what happens to ...

NASA Astronaut Sunita Williams has returned to Earth after spending over 9 moths in space - under microgravity. Even though ...

Spending time in space is a dream many share, offering an unrivaled view of our planet and the thrills of experiencing a different dimension of existence. However, the stark reality is that the human ...

The European Space Agency (ESA) is seeking male volunteers for a study, offering $5,000 for 10 days of bed rest to mimic ...

Hernias are a common medical problem. In the United States more than one million hernia surgeries are performed each year.

The loss of muscle mass and strength poses an increasingly significant challenge for an aging society. Prof. Kristina ...

Here is a detailed overview of what a prolonged stay in space does to the human body: One of the most well-documented effects of space travel is muscle and bone deterioration. On Earth ...

A new discovery about soda and other sugar-sweetened beverages reveals a troubling truth that goes beyond simple calorie ...

Researchers have developed a smartphone app that uses machine learning to accurately determine body composition—which is ...

After what was meant to be eight days in space turned into nine months, astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are ...

Two formerly stranded NASA astronauts have finally returned to their loving families. But Barry Wilmore's wife has noticed a ...