Dunkin' Spiked, a new line of alcoholic coffees and teas "is too easy an entry point" to alcohol, argues David Jernigan.

Older adults who spend a lot of time engaging in sedentary behavior like sitting around watching TV may have a higher risk of dementia.

Robot microfliers that can change how they move through the air use origami to snap into a folded position during their descent.

A protein in spinal fluid in healthy adults predicted later onset of mild cognitive impairment and dementia years before symptoms.

Monopolies of homebuilders are contributing to a housing shortage in the US, preventing millions of people from buying a home, says Luis Quintero.

A "brainless" soft robot can navigate through twisty mazes and around obstacles all on its own, without needing guidance from a computer.

Older adults want more input in the technology related to their care, including companion robots and location trackers, two papers find.

Some musical themes are universally recognizable by people everywhere. Love songs, however, are harder to pinpoint.

Researchers have developed a robotic system that helps humans dress and accommodates various body shapes, arm poses, and clothing selections.

This "could possibly be the most dramatic change in treating type 1 diabetes since the discovery of insulin in 1921."