Experts have been puzzled by recently discovered fossils from the hand of an extinct human relative, Paranthropus boisei.

When the industrial revolution reshaped the world in the late 1700s, it was powered by steam, coal, and the belief that mechanical labour could replace human muscle. More than two centuries later, ...

A domestic research team has developed an artificial muscle that stretches like rubber but hardens like steel. Like human muscles that contract to lift heavy objects, this artificial muscle can also ...

Popular snacks such as Skittles, M&M’s and Doritos, and soft drinks like Mountain Dew could soon be labeled “not recommended for human consumption” if lawmakers in Texas have their way. The Lone Star ...

Advice to improve your movement, fitness, and overall health from the #1 in orthopedics in the U.S. The shoulder, a complex joint that controls our arm movements, includes many small but important ...

Biohybrid robots work by combining biological components like muscles, plant material, and even fungi with non-biological materials. While we are pretty good at making the non-biological parts work, ...

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Researchers have developed a compact, wearable ultrasound device that monitors muscle activity. Attachable to the skin with an adhesive and powered by a small battery, the device wirelessly captures ...

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A man who attacked Steve Buscemi in New York has been labeled "human trash" by fans of the acclaimed actor. On May 8, Buscemi was assaulted in broad daylight while walking through Kips Bay in Midtown ...

A specific protein, TP53INP2, might prevent muscle loss associated with aging. A new study indicates that high levels of this protein are linked to greater muscle strength and healthier aging. This ...