A ‘living’ artificial hand that learns through imitation has been developed, enhancing human-machine communication and paving the way for novel prosthetic aides.

Nearly a half million babies were born prematurely in the United States during 2003, a 12.1-percent increase from the previous year.

Researchers say they’ve found a quirky or socially awkward approach to life might be key to becoming a great artist, composer or inventor.

Japanese and U.S. scientists have discovered a material that may demonstrate a highly unusual liquid magnetic state at very low temperatures.

A resilient new strain of wheat fungus from east Africa is threatening to spread to the Middle East, Asia and the Americas and bring catastrophic crop damage, scientists said on Thursday.

Teenage angst and clashes with authority may be caused by changes in youngsters’ brains during puberty, but luckily for harassed parents the problems pass.

With no end in sight to the iPod craze, everyday clothing makers are offering a growing selection of apparel designed so consumers can easily carry their digital music players without getting their wires tangled.