Nearly one in ten of the millions of American troops that have served in Iraq and Afghanistan have some form of post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. At the Restores Clinic at the University of Central Florida, researchers are working with virtual reality technology to develop innovative treatment to help veterans reclaim their lives.

Science fiction is becoming reality as CEOs in the space race attempt to conquer the commercial aerospace industry. But take a look beyond the space superstars, and you’ll find a whole industry of technology that’s been firmly in place for decades and still growing at a rapid rate.

Since the mid-twentieth century, researchers have been trying to understand what makes creatures appear cute to humans. These adorable traits include infant-like features such as wide-set eyes and large heads. Now, with the help of social media, researchers at Virginia Tech are investigating the science behind cuteness.

Could 3D printed tissues offer an alternative to organ transplants? Hari Sreenivasan talks to Carnegie Mellon professor Adam Feinberg about constructing arteries and embryonic hearts, all with a consumer-grade 3D printer.

As job opportunities grow in science, tech, engineering and math, the tech industry is calling for a better trained and more diverse workforce. To address this problem, IBM and other tech companies are teaming up with high schools and community colleges to prepare students.

The space shuttle Atlantis first launched in 1985, logging 33 missions and more than 125 million miles during its years in service. This piece of cosmic history is now on display at Florida’s Kennedy Space Center and tells the tale of NASA’s 30 year space shuttle program.

The U.S. electric grid has been called the world’s largest machine, but the number of major power outages across the country has increased significantly since 2000, creating potential risks for national security. The military is addressing this concern by developing smaller, independent electricity systems known as microgrids. Reporter Dan Boyce has the story.

The iconic St. Louis Gateway Arch, an engineering wonder that towers high above the skyline, is now 50 years old. Discoloration on the stainless steel exterior has building doctors climbing 630 feet up the arch to examine the mysterious stains.

Scientist, author, and self-proclaimed science evangelist Ainissa Ramirez is calling for big changes in science education and just launched a new podcast series called Science Underground. Ramirez joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss one of her latest podcast episodes, “Taste With Your Nose.”

The ocean covers nearly three quarters of the earth’s surface, yet 95 percent of the underwater world is still unexplored. Using small high tech submarines, a Florida organization called Project Baseline offers a rare glimpse of what lies beneath.

For humans to travel to the moon and Mars, they’ll need to bring a lowly weed. Just as actor Matt Damon attempts to survive on Mars in the movie The Martian by cultivating plants in unfavorable conditions, real life astronauts interested in colonizing Mars may also need to understand how to grow plants in extreme climates. Now researchers at the University of Florida are studying weeds in unique s

In the last 50 years, industrial robotics have come to play a crucial role in industrial fields, replacing dangerous or tedious human tasks. While the construction industry has remained largely untouched by the robotics revolution, a company in New York has developed a robot to increase the productivity of one of the oldest trades in the world, brick laying.

Perhaps love cannot be reduced to science, but one NASA engineer is hoping he can simplify the process of looking for romance. In a Google Hangout interview, reporter Andrea Vasquez and Rashied Amini discuss Nanaya, a tool designed to predict a person’s romantic outlook 7 years into the future.

Embry-Riddle students construct their own robots.

Since their introduction, antibiotics have been considered wonder drugs in the fight against germs. But with their overuse, germs have begun to fight back. Now, a Rutgers University microbiologist is working on a possible solution.

Maintaining the health of the planet’s largest body of water may start with thinking small. Mission Blue is a global initiative to create marine sanctuaries by identifying what are called hope spots, specific areas that are vital to the health of the ocean.

The Lego room in Seattle-based architect Jeffrey Pelletier’s home is a dream come true for Lego lovers across the globe. Pelletier’s love of everything Lego dates back to when he was two years old and has inspired his career as an architect that is now shaping Seattle’s evolving skyline.

One in five Americans currently owns a piece of wearable technology. So, who’s buying the trendy devices and how are they being used?

George Washington University Professor Stuart Licht is taking a new approach to combating climate change. Reporter Andrea Vasquez spoke with Licht about his STEP process, a system that pulls greenhouse gases from the atmosphere and converts them into usable products.

Rick Bowen is a second-generation ocularist in Orlando, Florida, who uses his skills to help patients see themselves in a whole new way.