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Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are analyzed through scientific research and public opinion, focusing on their effects on agriculture and health.
A 110-foot-high precipitator at a power plant is dismantled over three days using an excavator with a 100-foot arm to control the process.
Van Phillips developed a prosthetic foot inspired by the cheetah, allowing amputees to run with a tool that costs about $100 compared to others priced at $2,000 to $3,000.
Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have developed the world's first graphene semiconductor, enabling faster and more efficient computing.
Meet Arina Shokouhi, who creates the ecovado, an alternative avocado for sustainability.
Hydrogen cyanide is key to understanding the origin of life in outer space environments.
Advancements in biotechnology enable scientists to print human tissue and organs using 3D printing technology, reflecting concepts from Star Trek.
Microbes, including bacteria, are essential for composting and enriching soil for plants.
Mosquitoes are responsible for more than 700,000 deaths each year, primarily due to diseases like malaria, which affects children under five in Africa.
Ingenuity is defined as doing anything new that has intrinsic societal value, according to various winners of the Ingenuity Awards.
Genetic technology advancements raise ethical concerns, featuring insights from scientists, families benefiting from these innovations, and the first "test-tube" baby, Louise Brown.
Viruses are essential to the evolution of life on Earth, significantly shaping genetic diversity and the emergence of complex organisms.
A team of researchers has engineered an enzyme capable of breaking down plastic waste, offering a potential solution to the global plastic pollution crisis.
LEDs enable year round plant growth, changing seasons at the touch of a button in cities.
A cochlear implant allows a user to hear sounds after years of silence, transforming their experience of deafness and communication.
A congenital amputee reflects on the evolution of prosthetics, from early hooks to advanced bionic limbs that can be customized to individual preferences.
Over the past decade, medical science has fitted 11 million people worldwide with artificial body parts, including titanium hearts and mechanical limbs.
Carbon nanotubes are being explored for their potential to combat heart disease by targeting and eliminating plaque responsible for heart attacks.
CRISPR gene editing therapy is applied in a groundbreaking experiment on living humans, demonstrating significant potential to reverse blindness.
Scientists contemplate extending human lifespan through genetic research and advancements.
Research at the University of California, San Francisco investigates the feasibility of creating universal blood types to meet global transfusion demands.
Scientists are on the brink of creating healthy babies from stem cells, offering new hope for those facing infertility and related challenges.
Biological nanobots represent a groundbreaking advancement in cancer treatment, showcasing innovative approaches to targeting and eliminating cancer cells.
Catarrhine primates, including African and Asian monkeys, apes, and humans, uniquely lack the alpha-gal sugar molecule found in other mammals.
A patient with a skin burn at Mass General Hospital received the first cell therapy in 1981, using their own cells grown outside the body.
The arena in Verona, dating from the first century AD, originally held 30,000 spectators and remains in use today, particularly during the summer opera season.
Agriculture's evolution over 5,000 years, from early farming practices to modern debates on GMOs, is documented by photographer Jim Richardson.
Josiah Zayner conducts a self-experiment using human feces to replace the bacteria in his intestines, aiming to alleviate his chronic gastrointestinal problems.
A body was sliced into 1-millimeter sections to create a high-resolution digital cadaver for medical education and training.
The Bionic Olympics in Zurich showcases advanced technology for individuals with disabilities.
Phil Tro's research group received FDA permission to implant a network of wireless stimulators into the brain of a blind participant, Brian Busard.
Three-quarters of New Zealand's electricity comes from renewable sources, as scientists work to develop biofuels from wood to reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
Dolly the Sheep, cloned in 1996, marked a pivotal moment in genetic research, leading to the development of CRISPR technology and its implications for biology and health.
A $700 item, a pair of high-tech sports gear, is designed by New Zealand researchers to enhance performance and comfort for athletes worldwide.
A 12-year-old boy in South Sudan benefits from 3D printing in the medical world.
Laura and Richard cope with the loss of their dog Dylan while preparing for cloned puppies.
In Shanghai, NeuroXess is testing a brain-computer interface on a paralyzed patient, highlighting China's rapid advancements in this strategic technology sector.
Around two billion years ago, the first eukaryote cell emerged, marking a turning point in Earth's evolutionary history and offering a potential explanation for the Fermi Paradox.
Dr. Henry Lowe leads Medicanja, producing CBD products with support from Jamaican universities.
A massage therapist in the UK implants a microchip in her hand, raising questions about biohacking, personal freedom, and the future of human enhancement.
This video showcases Italian craftsmanship through Bertoni, cheese banks, and violin makers.
A silicone mold for an intestine is filled and baked for four hours at 200°C in a production shop that creates realistic organs for cut suits.
Mike Rowe sorts through wood waste to identify carbon, which will be processed into biochar for use in home gardens and other applications.
New microscopes opened the nano dimension, enhancing personalized medicine and cancer treatments.
Bio-computers represent a new parallel computing method that could rival quantum computers in practicality and cost-effectiveness.
Nanotechnology transforms medicine by detecting diseases and treating Covid-19 effectively.
A breakthrough in artificial heart technology from Australia offers new hope for patients with severe heart conditions, potentially transforming cardiac care.
A groundbreaking medical advancement enables a paralyzed man to walk again through innovative technology developed by researchers in Australia.
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