Most robots rely on rigid, bulky parts that limit their adaptability, strength, and safety in real-world environments. Researchers developed soft, battery-powered artificial muscles inspired by human ...

Scientists are closing in on a goal that once sounded like science fiction: triggering the benefits of a workout inside bone ...

Your 50s are a crucial decade for bone health. After age 50, bone breakdown outpaces bone formation, accelerating the speed of bone loss. This doesn't mean you're doomed to have brittle bones as you ...

Future robots could soon have a lot more muscle power. Northwestern University engineers have developed a soft artificial muscle, paving the way for untethered animal- and human-scale robots. The new ...