Tech : Science World Report

Jan 14, 2015 02:59 PM EST

'Robot Coach' Teaches Senior Citizens Exercises

Members at Lions Befrienders Senior Activity Centre at Mei Ling Street no longer have to wait for their scheduled workout regimen, thanks to the development of the new robot, named Xuan.

Jan 10, 2015 12:32 PM EST

Marine Pollution: Sei Whale Is Killed By A DVD Case

Marine pollution carries a direct effect for the surrounding environment, as well as the animals who make their homes in the depths of the ocean.

Jan 10, 2015 07:10 AM EST

What Your Online Avatar Says About Your Personality

Most people who go online to communicate with each other have some kind of avatar. Now, though, researchers have found what a person's online avatar says about their personality.

Dec 19, 2014 07:37 PM EST

New Breakthrough In Optical Fiber Communications

Researchers at the University of Southamptom have discovered a breakthrough in optical fiber communications.

Dec 19, 2014 05:54 PM EST

'Athena' The Robot Goes On Her First Flight

Meet "Athena." (And no. We're not talking about the Greek goddess of war, wisdom and crafts.) She's a U.S.-made humanoid robot, and she may be coming to an airport near you.

Dec 18, 2014 08:18 PM EST

MS Patients May Find Help Through Video Games

Could multiple sclerosis (MS) be treated with video games? Researchers at Ohio State University received a $44,000 grant from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society to fund the development and testing of an interactive video game as a physical therapy supplement for patients dealing with the health...

Dec 17, 2014 03:33 PM EST

3-D Printed Braces Give Dog A 'New Leash On Life' (VIDEO)

Derby is like most other dogs who like to run around and play. Yet this puppy was born with a congenital deformity that left him without small forearms and no front paws. Fortunately, thanks to 3D-printing, he now has the proesthetics he needs to live a normal life.

Dec 17, 2014 03:19 PM EST

New Eye-Tracking Device Helps Measure Brain Function And Potential Brain Injury

Could an eye-tracking device determine brain-function? New findings published in the Journal of Neurosurgery found that this new technology could help to assess the location and dramatically impact brain injury by tracking the eye movements of patients as they watch music videos for less than four m...

Dec 07, 2014 10:04 PM EST

Get To Bed Soon: Late Nighters Have More Negative Thoughts

Could the key to happiness be going to bed earlier? Psychologists at Binghamton University in New York think so.

Dec 04, 2014 07:57 AM EST

World's New Fastest 2D Camera Captures 100 Billion Frames Per Second

Engineers have officially created the world's fastest 2D camera to date.

Nov 20, 2014 03:59 AM EST

Is Texting Ruining Your Back?

Texting might seem harmless, but did you know it may be adding extensive pressure to your neck over time? In fact, recent findings published in the journal Surgical Technology International show that it could be adding as much as 60 pounds to your head, neck and shoulder-area.

Nov 10, 2014 11:24 AM EST

Here's Why Beat Deaf Individuals Don't 'Have Rhythm'

Are you familiar with beat-deafness? Simply put, it happens when certain individuals can't keep a pulse or move their bodies based on synchronized sounds.