A clearer understanding of the Universe, its origins and maybe even its destiny is a significant step closer, thanks to new research.

An international team has developed a prototype ‘smart bra’ designed to detect changes in mood and prevent ‘emotionally-triggered’ overeating in women.

Researchers in Saudi Arabia have integrated triboelectric nanogenerators into small standalone devices, an advance that could lead to self-powered electronics.

Making design changes to hospital wards and ventilation systems could be a critical factor in controlling outbreaks of serious airborne infections.

Humans have long admired the ability of the gecko to climb walls and numerous attempts have been made at replicating the adhesive qualities of the lizard’s feet.

Two University of California, Riverside (UC Riverside) graduate students and a company run by an alumnus of the university have joined forces to develop a free Facebook application that detects spam...