Science writer Mary Roach chronicles both the history and the latest science of body part replacement in her new book. She ...

A motorless, flexible, waterproof prosthetic foot inspired by the anatomy of the human extremity is the new SoftFoot Pro bionic foot prototype, designed by the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia in Genoa ...

For more than a century, evolutionary biologists have admired the exquisite design of the human foot and how its features make it possible for us to effortlessly walk upright. Our short toes, for ...

In the 16th century, when the study of human anatomy was still in its infancy, curious onlookers would gather in anatomical theaters to catch of a glimpse of public dissections of the dead. In the ...

Leonardo da Vinci dissected some 30 cadavers in his lifetime, leaving behind a trove of beautiful—and accurate—anatomical drawings. Leonardo da Vinci's extensive studies of human anatomy were hundreds ...

Conspiracy theories about the Salish Sea feet discoveries previously blamed a serial killer with a foot fetish. But, as a British doctor explained to his 4m TikTok followers, it's most likely the ...

The Italian Institute of Technology (IIT) has unveiled SoftFoot Pro, an innovative motorless prosthetic foot designed to offer flexibility and adaptability for individuals with limb loss. Developed by ...

There’s nothing quite like a sunny day on the beach. The warm sun on your skin, breeze in your hair and a shoe containing human remains next to you in the sand. Yes, you read that right. According to ...