Researchers have developed a light-activated switch that can turn genes on and off in mammalian cells. This is the most efficient so-called optogenetic switch activated by red and far-red light tha...

Virtual reality technology may help journalists pull an audience into their stories, but they should avoid being too flashy, or their credibility could suffer, according to a team of researchers.

If Star Wars R2-D2 is your idea of a robot, think again. Researchers have reported a new class of soft robot, composed of ultrathin sensing, actuating electronics and temperature-sensitive artifici...

Neuroscientists call for ethical guidelines to cover the evolving use of computer hardware and software to enhance or restore human capabilities.