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A small convenience store in the U.S. installed blue lights to help stop drug users "using" in the bathroom. The U.S. opioid crisis has greatly impacted the country.

Donovan Alexander | 12/12/2017

This injection alternative is great news for over 20 percent of the population who suffer from trypanophobia -- the fear of needles and shots.

Shelby Rogers | 12/10/2017

This prosthetic arm is controlled by the user's nerves and brain. Dubbed, "LUKE," it is named after the all-powerful Jedi, Luke Skywalker,

The march towards progress in the field of neural prosthetics is truly impressive, as reflected by the impressive depth and variety of studies presented at Neuroscience 2017.

Mario L. Major | 11/27/2017

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For the first time ever, scientists were witness to a gene being edited. They watched a CRISPR-Cas9 cleave into a piece of DNA in real-time.

FDA just approved a pill with sensors for the first time. The pill is designed to trigger an electrical signal when key ingredients come into contact with stomach acid.

Jessica Miley | 11/16/2017

A team of four engineers from McMaster University in Canada have come up with a cost-effective and fast-working device for detecting skin cancer, earning the prestigious James Dyson award along the way.

Mario L. Major | 11/14/2017

Researchers have discovered that applying a weak electric field to bandages prevents biofilms forming, thereby reducing the risk of infection.

What does sugar have to do with cancer and do we need to start changing our diets dramatically to prevent further damage or is the threat not as severe as it seems?

Megan Ray Nichols | 11/4/2017