Engineers harness the power of 3-D printing to help train surgeons, shorten surgery times

A team of engineers and pediatric orthopedic surgeons is using 3-D printing to help train surgeons…

Clarifiying complex chemical processes with quantum computers

Science and the IT industry have high hopes for quantum computing, but descriptions of possible applications…

The nitty-gritty behind how onions make you cry

Adding onions to a recipe can make a meal taste rich and savory, but cutting up…

Microscopic body snatchers infest our oceans

Predatory microbes which enslave prey to acquire photosynthetic capability are abundant in our oceans, according to…

Historical wildlife trends reliable for predicting species at risk

Scientists have shown that using historical wildlife data provides a more accurate measure of how vulnerable…

Smaller, smarter, softer robotic arm for endoscopic surgery

Researchers have developed a hybrid rigid-soft robotic arm for endoscopes with integrated sensing, flexibility, and multiple…

Changes in biodiversity: Better assessment

Assessing the state of an ecosystem solely on the basis of short-term changes in the number…

An app for the perfect selfie

Computer scientists have developed a smartphone app that helps people learn the art of taking great…

Hypertensive women may benefit most from drugs that directly block the action of the hormone aldosterone

When women are hypertensive their physicians should consider measuring their level of aldosterone, a hormone that…

An end to cavities for people with sensitive teeth?

An ice cold drink is refreshing in the summer, but for people with sensitive teeth, it…