Will wheelchairs soon be obsolete?Video shows a revolutionary new mobility device for paraplegics.April 6, 2012 by Audrey Quinn in Innovation
More women seek over-the-counter orgasmsIn the absence of a female version of Viagara, the market for libido-enhancing gels, oils and herbal supplements grows.July 3, 2012 by Audrey Quinn in Innovation
How much will you be fined if you don't buy insurance?When Obama's healthcare overhaul goes into effect in 2014, nearly 6 million uninsured Americans will face a penalty.September 20, 2012 by Audrey Quinn in Innovation
What rights should you have to your own DNA?California's proposed Genetic Information Privacy Act would require written consent for scientific use of your DNA. But scientists argue that it would significantly hinder research.May 21, 2012 by Audrey Quinn in Innovation
What Trader Joe's teaches us about America's appetite for sustainable food Is the chain a boon for higher quality food, or just a traitor to the local food movement?August 8, 2012 by Audrey Quinn in Innovation
How to get water from FacebookUnilever partners with the social network to launch an app that connects people in need to clean drinking water. (video included)June 22, 2012 by Audrey Quinn in Innovation
Printing new skeletonsVideo shows how scientists can "print" replacement bones to perfectly fit a patient's body.March 26, 2012 by Audrey Quinn in Innovation
TB research in defense of those embarrassing surgical masksSurgical masks may look funny, but researchers have found that masks cut transmission of tuberculosis nearly in half.March 1, 2012 by Audrey Quinn in Innovation
Stomach staples may work better than pills when controlling diabetesBariatric surgery appears to improve type 2 diabetes better than traditional medical therapies.March 27, 2012 by Audrey Quinn in Innovation
Industrial chemicals linked to ADHD in boysMassachusetts researchers have linked PCBs, common industrial chemicals, with ADHD-related behavior in boys.March 5, 2012 by Audrey Quinn in Innovation