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Smartwatches can help improve our health and fitness. But a new report says it's important to consider what kind of bands we put on them, as several popular brands were found to contain high levels of a class of chemicals linked to health issues.

Researchers have developed a transparent window coating that lets in visible light but blocks heat-producing UV and infrared, not only reducing room temperature but also cutting energy consumption related to cooling the space.

Just last week, we heard about a robotic baby sea turtle that can "swim" through the sand. It's not the only robo-turtle in town, though, as another one has been developed to possibly one day lead real baby turtles to the safety of the sea.

Scientists have discovered a new type of cell in the heart. The cells, now named nexus glia, seem to help regulate heart rate and rhythm, and the team says they may unlock new understandings of some heart defects and diseases.

If an ant encounters a gap too wide for it to cross, the insect will sometimes signal other ants to form a bridge of their linked bodies. Such behaviour has now been copied in a small four-legged robot, that may inspire better search-and-rescue bots.

​Although mosquitoes certainly do go after people during daylight hours, they're most active once the sun goes down. Therefore, if an "artificial sun" were to then come up, would that cause them to bite less throughout the night? According to a new study, the answer is Yes.

Compared to cancer, influenza may sound harmless but as various reports have shown, it can be fatal, even for the healthy. A swift diagnosis can make all the difference and scientists have come up with an easy and novel way to spot the virus: a glow test.​

Researchers have found another reason to try to keep your Mac attacks at bay. Grease-resistant wrappers treated with the same chemicals used in stain-resistant products like carpets were found in significant numbers at a variety of fast-food restaurants. And they can leach into your food.

A team of researchers from the University of Notre Dame has successfully identified the species of a spider from a sample collected from the arachnid's web. The team was also able to pinpoint the species of the prey using the method, which could have a range of practical applications.

Lockheed Martin, working in partnership with the AFRL and the University of Notre Dame, has conducted initial flight tests on a new aircraft laser turret that will help pave the way for HEL systems to be integrated into military aircraft.

Researchers have used a CT scanner and a 3D printer to create a physical model of a live rat's skeleton.

The AutoTutor computerized tutorial system is able to adjust its teaching style, according to the detected psychological state of the student.