Echinoderms, such as starfish, sea urchins and sea lilies, use small, flexible, tubular projections called "tube feet" for ...

Two mummified reptile specimens discovered in an Oklahoma cave are providing scientists with the clearest evidence yet of how breathing on land evolved — a shift that ultimately shaped the way humans ...

Researchers developed aluminum structures that trap air bubbles, making them able to float perpetually in even the harshest environments. By Kenneth Chang Researchers say they have come up with a ...

Developing bigger pectoral muscles, or "pecs," is one of the most common goals for anyone focused on building upper-body strength or improving their physique. After all, a strong, well-developed chest ...

Older table-top AC-DC radios used a classic line-up of tubes. Think 12SA7, 12SK7,12SQ7, 35Z5GT, and 50L6GT. As I grew into my teens, I got interested in how these radios worked and soon discovered ...

From electronic health records and blood tests to the stream of data from wearable devices, the amount of health information people generate is accelerating rapidly. Yet, many users struggle to ...

Negative pressure closed thoracic drainage improves drainage efficiency, accelerates the removal of fluid and air, and facilitates lung re-expansion. Conventional wall negative pressure systems ...

A baby girl in Sweden reportedly sprouted a “micropenis” after lying on her father’s bare chest — turning a tender bonding moment into a bizarre biological blunder. And she’s not the only one. A ...

Chest pain can be a scary symptom. It's not always serious, but it can be a sign you're having a heart attack. The issue, medical experts say, is that some patients experiencing chest pain don't want ...

If you’ve ever been diagnosed with the common cold or bronchitis, you’ve likely experienced chest congestion. Chest congestion is the result of inflamed air passages, or bronchi, in the lungs. A chest ...

As a person with a chronic illness, I'm no stranger to bloodwork. I used to pore over my lab results, googling the various meanings, and trying not to panic when a test fell out of range. Function ...