Tech : Science World Report

Jun 23, 2015 10:47 AM EDT

Cockroach Robot Scurries and Moves Through Obstacles and Tight Spaces

This robot is sure to give you nightmares. Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley have created a cockroach-inspired robot that scurries across the ground and uses its body shape to maneuver through densely cluttered environments.

Jun 08, 2015 08:43 AM EDT

Mobile Phone Contracts May be Risking the Environment with Metal Pollution

When it comes to mobile phones, the environment may be in trouble.

Jun 05, 2015 04:36 PM EDT

The Common Pipistrelle Does Not Like To Fly Through Bright Spaces

Bats living in urban areas are less likely to move from tree to tree in brightly lit areas, according to new findings published in the journal Global Change Biology.

Jun 04, 2015 08:24 AM EDT

Could Our Musical Taste Be Linked To Social Class?

New findings presented in the Canadian Review of Sociology ask if our tastes in music might be linked to social class.

Jun 02, 2015 07:31 PM EDT

Are Scary Scenes On TV Really Damaging Your Child?

New findings published in the journal Human Communication Research show that the impact of horror, violence or scary scenes on television may not be as terrible as once thought when it comes to your kids.

Jun 02, 2015 03:12 PM EDT

3D Printing May Save Money and the Environment by Creating Lighter Airplanes

3D printing may not just save you money; it may also help save the environment. Researchers have confirmed a new way to help the airline industry in the form of 3D printing.

Jun 02, 2015 11:43 AM EDT

'Tweeting' Seals Help Scientists Probe Remote Seas with Their New Sensors

Seals are helping scientists plumb the depths of the world's remotest oceans. After hooking up seals with sensors, researchers have collected data that builds a detailed picture of areas that are currently difficult for humans to visit.

May 29, 2015 07:14 AM EDT

Robots Recover from Damage in Minutes by Adapting and 'Healing' Body Parts

What happens if a robot is damaged in a dangerous area? It has to be able to adapt and now, scientists may have succeeded in creating a robot that does just that.

May 26, 2015 03:03 PM EDT

Insecure Facebook Users Are Always Posting About Their Relationships

Previous studies have shown that looking or posting excessively to Facebook can spur depression and anxiety in some individuals. Other forms of social media have also been known to cause a pinch of low self-esteem in individuals who may worry their life doesn't quite incorporate enough selfies and v...

May 24, 2015 07:13 PM EDT

Neurological Disorders May Be Linked To Gaming

New findings published in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B reveal that too much time spent playing video games could be linked to a higher risk of neurological disorders.

May 18, 2015 11:54 PM EDT

Airplane Noise May Actually Affect Our Perception Of Taste

Could the rumble of an airplane's engine affect how our in-flight meal tastes? New findings published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: Human Perception and Performance suggests that it could influence the flavor of our food.

May 12, 2015 07:58 PM EDT