Orion Jones

How far can science go in extending the human life span? Genetic engineering, preventative medicine, regeneration and machine solutions could help us live longer—possibly forever?

Building on groundbreaking work done at MIT in 2005, researchers have created muscle which can be activated with light, setting the scene for a new generation of robotics.

A host of new consumer electronics allows people to monitor fluctuations in their health like never before, but does knowing more about your health help you change your behavior? 

A team of Australian researchers have created the world’s first ‘pre-bionic’ visual implant, laying the ground for a camera-based implant as the technology evolves in the years ahead. 

While health concerns have been expressed over the effects of energy drinks on blood pressure, caffeine and taurine may actually improve how certain parts of the heart function. 

German scientists have discovered a gene variant that may explain why you’re online reading this article at 3 in the morning.

Can you imagine your local burger joint decked out with white tablecloths and candles? Neither can we. However, a study suggests that a calmer redecoration of fast-food restaurants could help prevent overeating.

Rich people are less likely to rely on friends and family in a crisis, preferring to count on the safety their money and possessions can provide, according to a study out this month.

Schools that have been burdened by demands to “make every minute count” are considering the benefits to learning that can come from simply giving the kids a break.

The shape of the glass you’re drinking from may affect how fast you’re drinking, says a new study from a UK university looking for an answer to the problem of binging.

Vibrissal sensors, which mimic rodent whiskers, can make tasks safer and easier in a wide range of products, from firefighter helmets to vacuum cleaners.

Scientists announce a new method of weighing mass at the molecular level using nanotechnology. The scale provides increased sensitivity in mass spectroscopy applications.

Maliyo Games is one of several startups ready to tap into the fast-growing African mobile user base by creating games involving specific cultural references and beliefs.

Scientists have successfully figured out how to merge bioengineered human tissue with a nanoelectronic monitoring system.

The Raspberry Pi, a kind of hobbyist-kit computer, is poised to increase hardware and software skills for kids and adults in both developed and developing countries.

The announcement of a prize challenge for renewable energy machine development is a small but shining carrot for the industry. Meanwhile, residents on Scotland’s Orkney Islands are leading the way in energy self-sufficiency.

Three recently-released papers reveal the discovery of over 2 million space objects, including black holes and extra-bright galaxies, using infrared deep scanning technology.

A new type of low-cost, high-energy cell could make solar power much more affordable and widespread.

With the help of NASA’s Kepler long-range scanning mission, scientists have located a solar system in which two planets are orbiting around two suns, confirming that multiple-planet “circumbinary systems” exist.

Given the rising costs of fuel, new versions of wind-assisted cargo ships have drawn interest from the shipping industry. However, companies are very hesitant to invest.

Twitter is often asked to give up user information to government agencies and Twitter often complies. Not this time.

The FAA is forming a panel to investigate the possible future use of tablets and smart phones throughout flights.

While online reviews help guide millions of consumers purchases each day, new information shows growing trend of fabricated reviews. 

Ever wonder who is behind the political ad playing on the TV or radio? The Ad Hawk app for smart phones was developed to tell you exactly that.

For people who are constantly losing the same things or for someone who wants to monitor their spouse’s midnight fridge raids, there’s an app based device that can track your stuff.

Many municipal problems plague the newly founded government of Egypt, but the country’s trash problem may have a simple fix that has been used in the past: pigs.

Americans have long held the greatest share of the number of college graduates but China and India are well on their way towards overtaking the U.S.

While U.S. and European officials try to gain leverage with China to uphold U.N. weapon sanctions, Chinese weapons continue to fuel African conflicts.

Jobless with few prospects, many in Spain are looking at the invented currencies of time banks to help pay for goods and services with hours of labor.

Leading water scientists look  for solutions to water and food shortages. A universal move towards vegetarian diets may help feed the projected 9 billion world population of 2050.