Can you make an elevator out of a spool of thread, some string and a hanger? Your friends might think it is magic, but it’s science at work! Here’s an easy experiement that has its ups and downs! 1.

We've seen a number of robotic prosthetic hands intended for amputees, but what about those that still have their hands but have lost function through nerve damage? Researchers at Oregon State ...

The arrow illustrates the tendon and pulley movement.--Courtesy of Oregon State University Thanks to engineers at Oregon State University, people who have lost the use of their hands due to nerve ...