Tech : Science World Report

Dec 29, 2014 08:29 AM EST

NASA Gecko Grippers May Snag Space Junk in the Future

NASA scientists are working on adhesive gripping tools inspired by geckos that could potentially grapple objects such as orbital debris or defunct satellites that would otherwise be hard to handle.

Dec 28, 2014 05:47 PM EST

New Metamaterial Color Coatings May be Useful in the Future

Scientists have created metamaterial coatings that could be extremely useful in the future.

Dec 27, 2014 04:30 PM EST

Scientists Capture Synaptic Transmission in a Live Animal for the First Time

Researchers have observed and measured synaptic transmission in a live animal for the very first time.

Dec 24, 2014 02:28 PM EST

First Ever 3D Metamaterials Have Extraordinary Properties

Scientists have developed the first 3D metamaterials by combining physic-chemical formulation and microfluidics technology.

Dec 24, 2014 10:05 AM EST

Your Smartphone May Change How Your Brain Interacts with Your Fingers

Do you have a smartphone? Then you may be changing the way that your brain and your thumbs interact.

Dec 22, 2014 04:15 PM EST

Gift Ideas For Budding Biologists, Chemists, Forensic Scientists And Other Science Wiz Kids

Long live the nerds! Kids are smart and growing up in an age of technology where being smart is cool and curiosity doesn’t just extend to viral videos. Feed your child’s brain with these 10 awesome science-related toys.

Dec 22, 2014 02:55 PM EST

Could Champagne Bubbles Help Solve The Future Of Energy?

What kind of magic might be found inside a bottle of champagne?

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 19, 2014 08:00 AM EST

Amputee Makes History by Controlling Two Prosthetic Limbs with His Thoughts

A Colorado man made history this summer. Les Baugh, who lost both of his arms in an electrical accident 40 years ago, was fitted with prosthetic limbs that he can operate by thought alone.

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.