Bill Christensen
Latest articles by Bill Christensen

World's First Artificial Human Liver Grown In Lab
By Bill Christensen last updated
The world's first artificial liver has been grown from stem cells by British scientists. The resulting "mini-liver" is the size of a small coin.
Spray-On Glass Features Unique Protective Coating
By Bill Christensen published
Liquid Glass provides an easy-clean coating hundreds of times thinner than a human hair.
Chavez: US 'Tectonic Weapon' Caused Haiti Quake
By Bill Christensen published
A 'tectonic weapon' under testing by the United States caused the Haiti earthquake, according to Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez.
Airports Could Get Mind-Reading Scanners
By Bill Christensen published
A mind-reading scanner that can tell if a given traveler is a potential threat.

New Device Prints Human Tissue
By Bill Christensen published
A company is developing devices for human tissue repair and organ replacement.
Robot Helps Grandma Shop
By Bill Christensen published
Robovie monitors your Grandma's health and even suggests specific dishes to improve health.
How Brain Scans Are Used In Murder Trials
By Bill Christensen published
Courts use results from a brain scan to determine if the defendant was lying.

Video Scenes Pulled from Peoples’ Thoughts
By Bill Christensen published
A researcher develops software that can translate your thoughts onto a video screen.
Computers Get Self-Healing Software
By Bill Christensen published
Software finds problems and creates patches without human input.
Video Game Requires Kissing
By Bill Christensen published
Japan introduced a virtual girlfriend you can actually get physical with.

'First Bank of Antimatter' Issues Anti-Money
By Bill Christensen published
An artist will issue the first currency based on anti-matter.

New Robot Delivers Snacks
By Bill Christensen published
Snackbot is an autonomous mobile robot whose mission is to bring tasty treats.

Proposal Would Turn San Francisco Bridge into a City
By Bill Christensen published
New idea may allow residents to live under the bridge in style.

Underground City Envisioned in Nevada
By Bill Christensen published
A new design concept imagines how communities can cope with climate change.
The Challenge of Making Real 'Surrogate' Skin
By Bill Christensen published
Can it be done? Not easy.

Robot Hops to Military Duty
By Bill Christensen published
Precision Urban Hopper robots, designed for urban warfare, can jump onto or over obstacles more than 25 feet.

Can Robots Make Ethical Decisions?
By Bill Christensen published
Morality is no longer the exclusive realm of human philosophers. Now what?
Device Lets the Tongue See
By Bill Christensen published
The device was designed to help people who are blind or who have extremely low vision.
Robots Learn to Lie
By Bill Christensen published
Researchers let robots evolve in a lab, and they learn to deceive. Should we worry?
Robot Cats Purrrrfect for Elderly
By Bill Christensen published
A robotic feline may soon be a popular companion for seniors.
Robot Chefs Run a Restaurant
By Bill Christensen published
These chefs will get your order right every time.

Brain Surgery Done With Sound
By Bill Christensen published
Focused ultrasound surgery has now been performed successfully on nine human patients.

Robot Model Hits the Runway
By Bill Christensen published
The HRP-4C female robot hits the runway at the Osaka fashion show.
Sign up for the Live Science daily newsletter now
Get the world’s most fascinating discoveries delivered straight to your inbox.