Trump’s plan to cut global health research may cost US billions
President Trump wants to fund less research into diseases that affect poor countries, but an analysis suggests such research hugely benefits the US itself
A Keen-Eyed Robot Goes to Work for a Paralyzed Veteran
The Human Support Robot makes its way into the real world, giving a paralyzed veteran extra independence.
Mud eel’s wonky body may help it ambush prey
A pair of sea-floor-dwelling eels found off the coast of West Africa have lopsided features that may help them operate as ‘sit-and-wait’ ambush predators
AI suggests recipe for a dish just by studying a photo of it
An algorithm trained on over one million online recipes can tell you what's in a dish and how to make it
Adderall might improve your test scores – but so could a placebo
Some students take ADHD drugs to improve their academic performance. A trial suggests Adderall can work in this way, but it’s largely due to the placebo effect
Refusing boys HPV vaccine saves the NHS cash but is bad science
A UK advisory committee has decided that it isn’t cost effective to give boys a vaccine that wards off cancer, but that ignores the reality of teenagers’ sex lives
What’s Next for the ISS? Hell if NASA Knows
The giant floating laboratory is in the middle of a bit of a mid-life crisis.
California climate case turns up the heat on fossil fuel giants
Coastal communities in the US state are suing oil, gas and coal giants for the cost of dealing with sea level rise. Expect more of this, says Sophie Marjanac
How the dark web’s gunrunners covertly ship US weapons to Europe
Lax gun laws make the US the number one distributor of weapons on the dark web, with Europe the most profitable destination
Robot physical therapist helps people walk again after a stroke
A robotic harness controlled by a neural network can adjust a person’s balance and muscle activity to help them walk normally after a spinal injury or stroke