Have you ever imagined a time when your natural body parts could be easily swapped out for bionic versions? That's not possible now, but science is getting us closer to realizing that scifi scenario.

Prosthetic body parts have been around in many shapes and forms for thousands of years. But up until just a few decades ago, they were often uncomfortable, provided little to no control for the user ...

Today, algorithms everywhere get to know a person’s needs and customize experiences accordingly. Music services tailor playlists. Retailers offer specific product recommendations. Social media ...

The diagnosis shattered the young mother's world. At 36, Heather Tubigan of west suburban Chicago discovered an avocado seed-sized lump in her left breast. It was a malignant tumor. The cancer had ...

“Gentlemen, we can rebuild him. We have the technology.” Even people who weren't yet born when it first aired on T.V. in 1974 know those iconic sci-fi words from the Six Million Dollar Man's opening ...

An artificial ankle created at the MIT Media Lab is made of chips and sensors that work together to adjust ankle stiffness, power, and position. One wearer was able to dance the rumba. The problem ...

Imagine a building with a façade that opens and closes like a flower blooming. It feels like the building is alive, but in reality, it’s just inspired by life. A material that can make this happen ...