Expert rock climbing routes recreated indoors using 3-D modeling and digital fabrication

Through a combination of 3-D modeling, digital fabrication and other techniques, scientists have replicated sections of…

‘Narrative expressive writing’ might protect against harmful health effects of divorce-related stress

For people going through a divorce, a technique called narrative expressive writing -- not just writing…

Bullying’s lasting impact

A new study found that kids who are bullied in fifth grade are more likely to…

Cancer cells shown to co-opt DNA ‘repair crew’

In experiments with human colon cancer cells and mice, a team led by scientists say they…

Effectiveness of yoga in treating major depression evaluated

New research indicates that the benefits of hatha yoga in treating depression are less pronounced in…

Physical keyboards make virtual reality typing easier

What's better than a holographic keyboard? A real one, apparently. New research delves into the different…

Virtual reality for psychiatric treatment? Research shows promise for VR and other technologies in mental health care

A growing body of evidence suggests that virtual reality (VR) technology can be an effective part…

Brain injury causes impulse control problems in rats

New research confirms for the first time that even mild brain injury can result in impulse…

Quartz powder for the battery of the future

Materials researchers have developed a method that could enable a breakthrough for the lithium-sulphur battery. In…

First-ever autonomously controlled ‘capsule robot’ explores colon

New research shows that an 18-mm magnetized capsule colonoscope, which can be paired with standard medical…