The birds grunt like tennis pros when generating their rat-a-tat, a performance strategy that may help stabilize core muscles.

In a significant stride forward in the field of bio-inspired robotics, researchers have engineered artificial muscles powered ...

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This dual cross-linking design lets the muscle switch stiffness on demand. In lab tests, its stiffness jumps from about 213 ...

A new study reveals how woodpeckers brace nearly their entire body - head, neck, and abdomen- so the bird becomes, ...

Exercise reprograms molecular pathways in the body, offering new clues for future disease prevention and treatment. For years, it has been well established that regular exercise builds strength, ...

“The findings suggest that extreme endurance training (like running a marathon) may create unique stress on the gut that ...

If cancer is a disease of overabundance, where cells divide without restraint and tumors grow despite the body's best interests, then degenerative diseases are disorders of deprivation. When ...

(THE CONVERSATION) Inspired by the human ... contraction abilities. We aim to incorporate the latest material developments to improve the physical capabilities of the photo-responsive hydrogel soft ...

In a profession where the stakes are high and every advantage matters, creatine should be considered an evidence-based tool ...

According to neuroscientist Ben Rein’s new book, Why Brains Need Friends, it comes down to our brains. As he explains in the ...

Discover how EMG sensors turn muscle signals into digital inputs for innovative projects. Learn setup tips, challenges, and ...