Facial recognition algorithms have repeatedly been demonstrated to be less accurate for people with darker skin.

A new study finds a key extract in cocoa does significantly reduce the chances of dying from cardiovascular problems.

Researchers have developed a tiny, battery-free sensor-carrying device that can be blown by the wind as it tumbles toward the ground.

The time of day that people with diabetes eat certain foods may be just as important to their well-being as portion size and calories

The risk of suffering an ischaemic stroke is 16% less in people who have green spaces less than 300 metres from their homes.

In a pair of world firsts, scientists have 3D printed human testicular cells and identified promising signs of sperm-producing capabilities.

Viral mimicry, tricks the body into thinking that it has a viral infection, stimulating immune responses that can help the body fight cancer

Having trouble hearing? Just turn up your shirt. That’s the idea behind a new “acoustic fabric” developed by engineers at MIT.

Elite sleepers show psychological resilience and resistance to neurodegenerative conditions that may point the way to fending off disease.

The lower jaw and teeth fossil offers a window into what the Earth was like during the Eocene Period, more than 40 million years ago.

The construction sector is a major source of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions worldwide, accounting for 8% of all global emissions.

Sometimes you just have to let your engineers play a little. That appears to be the mantra at Nissan as they attempt to humanize their tech

Physicists have discovered a new way to coat soft robots in materials that allow them to move and function in a more purposeful way.

Following two large wildfires, research showed the vast majority of carbon stored in trees before the blazes was still there after the fires

Researchers have found that body temperature exerts a greater effect on lifespan than metabolic rate.

Researchers have developed a new method for training people to be creative, one that shows promise of succeeding far better than current way

Water is essential for life on Earth and other planets, and scientists have found ample evidence of water in Mars’ early history.

Trying to reach an actual person when calling customer support, you find yourself wondering -- do my actions actually make a difference?

Earth is believed to have formed partly from carbonaceous meteorites, which are thought to come from outer main-belt asteroids.

The AHA advises people eat healthy sources of protein, mostly from plants and may include seafood and low-fat or fat-free dairy products.