For over a century, the world’s greatest minds could map the heavens, but not weigh the Earth. Newton’s theory had a missing number, and many believed it could never be found.

Imagine balancing a ruler vertically in the palm of your hand: you have to constantly pay attention to the angle of the ruler and make many small adjustments to make sure it doesn't fall over. It ...

While working a summer job, Bob Switzer, 19, had a nasty fall that left him with a skull fracture and optic nerve damage. Suddenly, the young man had to spend extended periods in darkness to let his ...

No body, no dopamine, no problem. Scientists have successfully coached lab-grown brain tissue to solve a classic robotics challenge, proving that the will to learn is hardwired into our neurons.

As biomedical research becomes an increasingly global venture, the need to transport animals—especially genetically engineered mice—increases. Not only do breeders ship animals to research ...