Nano-sized robots manipulated using a magnetic field can help kill bacteria deep inside dentinal tubules, and boost root canal success.

The robotic explorer GLIMPSE, created at ETH Zurich has made it into the final round of a competition for prospecting resources in space.

Researchers have developed an algorithm that can identify the basic needs of users from the text and images they share on social networks.

Researchers have used a widespread species of blue-green algae to power a microprocessor continuously for a year—using light and water.

Hydrogen fuel cells convert hydrogen to electricity with water vapour as the only by-product, making them an attractive green alternative.

Imagine being able to measure your blood sugar levels, know if you’ve had too much to drink, and track your muscle fatigue during a workout.

The app is designed for online shoe retailers to offer to their customers, to provide accurate fitting of different types of shoes and feet.

Soil on the moon contains active compounds that can convert carbon dioxide into oxygen and fuels, scientists in China report.

A new study suggests that a wearable sensor may be able to monitor the body’s health by detecting the gases released from a person’s skin.

One of many special human qualities is the ability to handle objects with skill and precision. This is all down to our sense of touch.

The sensor is a surveying tool for both navigation and science mapping, able to create ultra-high-resolution 3D maps at centimeter precision

Research team has developed a new microfluidic chip for diagnosing diseases that can be powered wirelessly by a smartphone.

Back problems are among the most common causes of sick leave. Worldwide, back pain is the most common cause of disability.

MIT researchers have developed an ultrathin loudspeaker that can turn any rigid surface into a high-quality, active audio source.

There’s no safe way to get a close-up view of the human heart as it goes about its work: you can’t pop it out, take a look, then put it back

Turmeric and gold are used to create an electrode that requires 100 times less energy to efficiently convert ethanol into electricity.

Scientists at UNC and Stanford use 3D printer to produce microneedle vaccine patch that dissolves into the skin to boost immunity.

In the constant search for environment-friendly alternatives to lithium-ion batteries, proton batteries are proven to have great potential.

Each new breakthrough discovery in biotechnology further improved our ability to manipulate DNA, the blueprint of life.

Red bricks — some of the world’s cheapest and most familiar building materials — can be converted into energy storage units.