A busy Greensboro intersection is now being used to test new technology that could change how cars interact with traffic ...

Researchers have created “Smart Underwear,” a wearable device that measures flatulence by detecting hydrogen produced by gut microbes. Early tests suggest people may pass gas about 32 times a day—much ...

Researchers are testing "smart underwear" sensors that track when people pass gas—while also recording diet and daily habits. Early results show pe ...

What if pregnant women could monitor their baby's heart rate using their mobile phone? The idea is not so far-fetched. A ...

When Brantley Hall opened enrollment for his Human Flatus Atlas project to measure how much wind people break in a day, he ...

A new study from researchers at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill finds that middle and high school students spend ...

A U.S.-made Tomahawk missile killed at least 175 people, most of them children. That's not supposed to happen with "smart" munitions. What went wrong?

A new nationwide study led by the University of Maryland is seeking volunteers to help document and analyze the full range of human flatulence.

Researchers have revealed how a common bacterium, Enterococcus faecalis (E. faecalis), releases lactic acid to acidify its surroundings and suppress the immune-cell signal needed to start a proper ...

When a bacterium becomes resistant to one antibiotic, it may sometimes become more sensitive to another. This biological side ...

The very traits that make people smart, such as high standards, deep analysis and awareness of alternatives, can also make decisions significantly harder.

Nearly 70% of homeowners say they would replace their thermostat for a more secure option, signaling a sharp shift in consumer confidence.