Shape-shifting, remote-controlled microsurgeon robots come to life
A team of researchers have built tiny, remote-controlled robots designed to enter the body, deliver drugs, and perform microsurgeries.
Bixpy Jet is your personal water propulsion system
The Bixpy Jet is a personal water propulsion device that will do the locomotion in the ocean up to 7 mph for 15 miles on your SUP, kayak or in your hands.
Pigeons doing canary duty to detect lead levels in NYC neighborhoods
A study in New York City found that pigeon blood lead levels correlated with lead in the blood in children who live in the same neighborhood.
No more excuses — this mattress plans your next workout while you sleep
In August, iFit and NordicTrack will release new sleep technology -- a sleep tracker that will adjust workouts based on how well rested you are.
Uber, MADD, and law enforcement partnered on July 4 in 25 cities
Uber, MADD, and local law enforcement departments partnered on July 4 in 25 cities to raise awareness about drunk driving.
Scientists have found a chemical-free way to extend milk’s life for up to 3 weeks
Researchers have discovered a way to heat milk for less than a second to extend its shelf life for up to three weeks.
Revolutionary new brain map identifies nearly 100 new regions
Breakthrough brain map identifies 97 previously unmapped parts of the cortex.
Ingestible ‘Origami Robots’ may one day perform microsurgery inside you
Researchers have developed a swallowable robot able to unfold inside a patient's stomach and then dislodge foreign objects or even carry out microsurgery.
Elmo smart thermometer will tell kids if they’re feverish — and to feel better
Kinsa's Instant Wireless Smart Ear Thermometer combines trademark its one-second readings and smart features with messages from Sesame Street's Elmo.
Your butt just might thank you for getting a bidet from Tushy
Meet Tushy, described by its developers as "a lil’ bidet that clips onto your toilet and sprays your butt super clean." Hey, those are their words.
Withings’ connected thermometer does way more than take your temperature
Withings has a new thermometer that does way more than take your temperature. It can send data to your doctor, suggest room temperature changes, and more.
Rhinologists are training medical residents with creepy 3D-printed skulls
3D-printed models of the human skull allow doctors and med students to see, feel and, understand dimensions of real human geometry.
Researchers: Hormone makes for happier cows that produce healthier milk
The theory that injecting cows with serotonin (the happy hormone for humans and cows) would make them happier and healthier turned out to true.
If you or a loved one depends on prescription meds, the Blink Health app can help pay for them
It's bad enough when you need prescription meds, paying for them is even worse. Blink Health's free-enrollment discount drug program may save you big bucks.
New ‘smart’ stitches may give doctors diagnostic data on your wound
“Smart” threads are equipped with nanoscale sensors and electronics to wirelessly collect diagnostic data in real time when sutured through body tissue.
Want to learn more about your food? Check out the Sage Project
The Sage Project is a new food tech company that is looking to "create the food labels we’ve always wanted — smart, simple, and personalized."
The best iPhone 6 and 6 Plus accessories
The iPhone 6 is better than anything that came before it. Check out some of our favorite accessories for the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, from speakers to mounts.
New nanoscale MRI machine breaks multiple world records
The Olympics are a few weeks away, but researchers at Leiden University in the Netherlands are already smashing world records with a new NMR microscope.
GlaxoSmithKline is first drug company to use Apple’s ResearchKit
With its arthritis study, GlaxoSmithKline became the first drug company to conduct a study through Apple's ResearchKit.
Standing desks and productivity gain? Um, maybe not so much
Alternating sitting and standing at your desk may have health benefits, but any productivity increase will likely be marginal at best.
Three blind mice just got their vision restored — could humans be next?
Three blind mice are no longer blind. No, not those three blind mice (your nursery rhyme is safe), but rather a group of rodents at Stanford University.
Katy Perry's new Olympics-themed power ballad will get you to the gym in no time
Pop superstar Katy Perry has released her first new material in three years, a power-pop single called Rise, which was written for NBC's Olympics coverage.
An electronic face ‘tattoo’ can biometrically map your mood swings
When worn on the face, the electrodes of this biometric "tattoo" can record variations in muscle activity to identify expressions and even monitor emotions.
BioRing wearable smart ring smashes funding goal
The BioRing is a wellness tracker rugged enough to be waterproof and resistant to scratches while it measures various metrics about your overall health.
Yale engineers think our future homes should be designed with microbes in mind
If a healthy home is a happy home, then a happy home might need to be bit dirty, according to an essay published last week in Trends in Microbiology.
Bycle case turns your iPhone into the ultimate bike computer
Bycle is a hard case and app that turns an iPhone into a bike computer.
Path to higher productivity is focus, not multitasking, study finds
A Bryan College report on multitasking, especially among millennials, points to huge costs in lost productivity plus a high cost in job turnovers.
Pokémon Go is doing wonders for people with social anxiety and depression
Everyone's talking about Pokémon Go and for good reason -- the game by Niantic Labs is reportedly helping improve people's mental health.
Uber, Relatient team to get you to your doc via Ride to Health program
Rideshare giant Uber is teaming with Relatient medical patient relationship service to provide transportation to medical appointments.
Sleep better and wake up fresher with the Zeeq smart pillow
Meet Zeeq, a smart pillow by REM-Fit that helps you fall asleep, stay asleep, and wake up at the right time.
New algorithm could help diagnose depression by analyzing the tone of your voice
Machine learning algorithm can analyze a person’s speech patterns to help diagnose the possibility of depression.
More and more teens who wouldn't have smoked are now using e-cigarettes
E-cigarettes are more popular among teens, and they're also pulling adolescents who otherwise wouldn't have used tobacco products under their influence.