The compound eyes of the humble fruit fly are a marvel of nature. They are wide-angle and can process visual information ...

Engineers have spent decades trying to make shoes lighter, springier and more supportive. Now they are adding something far more radical: propulsion. Bionic sneakers that quietly push wearers up hills ...

In the 1970s, The Six Million Dollar Man and The Bionic Woman captivated audiences with their thrilling stories of technological transformation. Steve Austin and Jaime Sommers weren’t just ...

Most of us do not think twice about picking up a cup of coffee, sending a quick text or carrying groceries in from the car. For people who use prosthetic hands, though, these everyday tasks can be a ...

So many iconic characters in science fiction and comics have bionic limbs. From the Winter Soldier to Luke Skywalker and Imperator Furiosa. But what if bionic limbs existed outside of science fiction ...

Scientists are getting closer to something that wouldn’t look out of place in a science fiction film: bionic limbs that can sense and convey touch to their users. In a new study published this week, ...