With every step we take, our brains are already thinking about the next one. If a bump in the terrain or a minor misstep has thrown us off balance, our stride may need to be altered to prevent a fall.

Fruit flies can quickly compensate for catastrophic wing injuries, researchers found, maintaining the same stability after losing up to 40% of a wing. This finding could inform the design of versatile ...

Balance is one of those things we take for granted — until we don’t have it. Whether you’re navigating an icy sidewalk, reaching for something on a high shelf, or simply getting out of bed in the ...