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 ...

An investigation into the evolution of human walking by looking at how chimpanzees walk on two legs is the subject of a new research paper published in the March 2017 issue of Journal of Human ...

STORY: This prototype prosthetic foot is designed to simulate the anatomy of a real human foot. :: Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia Researchers think it could be a game-changer for people with limb ...

Nicholas B. Holowka studies the evolution of human bipedalism. He can speak to the media about the biomechanics of walking and running, and the impact that different types of shoes may have on our ...

Explore the fascinating connection from "Foot to Armpit" in our latest video. Dive deep into understanding how these seemingly distant body parts are intricately linked. We unravel surprising insights ...

Modern humans emerged from the African mists about 50,000 years ago, but modern human feet appeared much earlier -- at least 1.5 million years ago, according to fossilized footprints found on a ...

Italian Institute of Technology (IIT) takes prosthetics to the next level with SoftFoot Pro. This prosthetic foot has been designed to move and adapt like a natural human one. This unique foot is ...