Tech : Science World Report

Apr 08, 2014 04:43 PM EDT

Electrical Spinal Cord Stimulation Helps Patients Move (Video)

A recent study conducted by researchers from the University of Louisville examines how the stimulation of nerve pathways can help victims of spinal cord injuries regain movement.

Apr 08, 2014 07:18 AM EDT

New Security System Developed to Make Mobile Devices More Secure

A team of cybersecurity researchers have developed a novel security system for cell phones that locks the device if the user's taps and swipes don't match that of the owner's.

Apr 07, 2014 11:43 PM EDT

Wearable Electronic Skin Delivers Drugs and Stores Data

Average life expectancy has nearly doubled since 1800, thanks to progress in medicine. Most of that was made by developing drugs and improving public health services. The medical revolution of the 21st century is going to be different. With greater understanding of our genes, we will need treatments...

Apr 07, 2014 05:13 PM EDT

High-Tech LED Technology Can Fill a Windowless Room with Sunlight

High-tech LED technology and sophisticated optical systems are being used to recreate natural sunlight.

Apr 07, 2014 04:08 PM EDT

SPEC Unveils New Standard Benchmark Suite for Supercomputer GPU Accelerator Devices

When evaluating computers and comparing performance, consumers, popular magazines, and websites rely on benchmarks to measure how powerful computer processors are.

Apr 06, 2014 10:24 PM EDT

Cell Phone Use may Increase the Risk of Impotence

Though cell phones have become an integral part of our lives, a recent study shows that they may be responsible for problems in the bedroom. According to researchers, men who hold their cell phones for more than four hours a day are significantly more likely to experience issues with erectile dysfun...

Apr 06, 2014 06:39 PM EDT

Using Big Data to Revolutionize Agriculture

Population growth, climate change, and bioenergy crops are worldwide trends that are increasing the importance of using science to improve agriculture.

Apr 06, 2014 06:01 PM EDT

European Scientists Use Live Cells in 3D-Printed Implants to Reconstruct Bones and Faces

Researchers are developing ways to repair skull fractures – or reconstruct faces damaged in accidents - by using live cells in 3D-printed implants.

Apr 04, 2014 03:34 PM EDT

Mentally Challenging Jobs may Preserve Brain Power 15 Years After Retirement

A recent study examines the importance of having a mentally-stimulating job.

Apr 04, 2014 01:12 PM EDT

'Robo-Roo' Robot Jumps Just like a Kangaroo (Video)

In case you haven't, meet 'Robo-roo'--the robot that jumps just like a Kangaroo.

Apr 04, 2014 04:09 PM EDT

Robotics Development in Animals: German Engineers Create Bionic Kangaroo

A team of German engineers at Festo, a leading worldwide supplier of automation technology, has developed a bionic kangaroo that mirrors the real-life animal’s capabilities of jumping and regaining balance.

Apr 04, 2014 10:27 AM EDT

EU Launches Sentinel Satellite to Map Earth's Surface with Radar

Under the European Union’s new multi-billion-euro Earth-observation program, the European Space Agency launched its first rocket last night, the Sentinel-1A satellite, from French Guiana.