Highly sensitive nerves in duck bills are offering clues to the way we experience the sense of touch
A medical personality quiz started in the 1930s shows how your best pals may know more about your health than you do
When someone is experiencing cardiac arrest, PulsePoint sends alerts to CPR-certified invidividuals nearby
The delicate balancing act between stresses of growth and adhesion can help demystify some painful nail disorders
Using electrical charges to treat diseases, from diabetes to obesity, is picking up speed
Unopened drugs—billions of dollars worth—are trashed in this country each year. What if they instead went to the 50 million who can't afford them?
Choosing the viral targets for the seasonal flu vaccine is a gamble. Sometimes, like this year, the flu wins
Eko Core clips on to existing stethoscopes and lets physicians share heart sounds through their smartphones and the Web
Modified insects designed to stop dengue fever could make it easier for another disease-carrying species to take root
Tests in mice show that the new drug works against numerous nasty diseases and should stay viable for decades
From food science and robotics to solar tech and sustainable architecture, these folks are poised to do big things
Researchers at Oxford have taken the first step towards finding a new biomarker for breast cancer
Moored to a base with batteries, the Zephyr collects enough solar energy to power 15 relief tents and a telecommunications network
A new video from the World Science Festival tells the story of this medical pioneer
Long periods without sunshine can play a role in a surprising variety of physical and mental disorders
A new polymer with a lattice of embedded sensors is sensitive to heat, humidity and pressure
A thermostat, a wheelchair, a prosthetic arm and razors are all a part of "Beautiful Users," now on display in New York City
In a clever recycling experiment, the startup Local Roots Farms is growing organic, hydroponic produce in America's food deserts
In some countries, cancer patients take mistletoe injections to ease symptoms, but the exact effects of the extracts are still up for debate
When you see these creative solutions to society's most pressing problems, the future looks pretty darn good
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