The Associated Press produced nuanced coverage across four stories based on an AP-NORC survey that focused on America’s Jewish community, providing ...

If you are crossing an unfamiliar room in the dark, you may grope around a bit to get a sense of your space. But for many ...

Erogenous zones are parts of the body that trigger sexual arousal when stimulated. These include both genital areas, like the penis or clitoris, as well as non-genital areas like nipples, ears, and ...

Summary: A new study uncovered a previously hidden sensory pathway that dictates how touch-sensitive hairs generate itching sensations. The research identifies a specialized population of ...

In the animal kingdom, communication takes many forms. While humans rely heavily on verbal language and visual cues, some creatures have evolved to communicate almost exclusively through touch. The ...

The animal kingdom is filled with extraordinary sensory abilities that far surpass human capabilities. While we rely on technology to extend our sensory reach, countless species have evolved ...

A new type of robotic hand developed at The University of Texas at Austin demonstrates such sensitive touch that it can grasp objects as fragile as a potato chip or a raspberry without crushing them.

Robots have become remarkably good at seeing and moving, but their sense of touch still lags far behind that of humans. A new technology developed by researchers at the University of Cambridge could ...

Omar Gallaga has covered technology, digital culture and other topics for outlets including CNET, NPR, WIRED, Texas Monthly, MSNBC, Consumer Reports, The Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, The ...

The MacBook Pro lineup is about to get a big shakeup later in 2026 with touch-screen capabilities and new interface elements. However, Apple won't refer to them as touch-first. According to a report ...

Research says that our health can suffer when we don’t experience enough physical contact. Here’s how to get more. Credit...Vanessa Saba Supported by By Christina Caron Allora Dannon, 35, an author ...

A new study suggests humans can sense hidden objects without touching them, by detecting faint movements in sand. This unexpected form of “remote touch” challenges traditional ideas about how the ...