Needlework was once a key part of a girl’s education, from working class to the wealthy. It was seen as an essential feminine skill — plain sewing to make and mend clothing and household items, and ...

Abstract: Robotic hand-eye coordination is recognized as an important skill to deal with complex real environments. Conventional robotic hand-eye coordination methods merely transfer stimulus signals ...

Abstract: A new biometric technique using hand-dorsa vein patterns attracted attention these years. In this technique, extracting vein structures is a key procedure. For conventional algorithm, it is ...

A broken hand happens when one or more bones in your hand break as a result of an accident, fall, or contact sports. The metacarpals (long bones of the palm) and the phalanges (finger bones) make up ...

Moisturizing may be top of mind during the colder months, but weather isn’t the only factor that leads to dry, cracked skin. Washing your hands, using hand sanitizer and doing dishes can also strip ...

The hand is composed of many different bones, muscles, and ligaments that allow for a large amount of movement and dexterity. There are three major types of bones in the hand itself: Phalanges. These ...

Pattern formation is the developmental process by which cells acquire different identities, depending on their relative spatial positions within the embryo. Pattern formation ensures that tissues and ...

Adam Hayes, Ph.D., CFA, is a financial writer with 15+ years Wall Street experience as a derivatives trader. Besides his extensive derivative trading expertise, Adam is an expert in economics and ...

A central pattern generator (CPG) is a neuronal network in which interconnected excitatory and inhibitory neurons produce an oscillating, rhythmic output in the absence of sensory feedback. CPGs play ...

Osteoarthritis in the hands causes joint pain and stiffness. Rheumatoid arthritis can cause pain, swelling, and warmth in the joints. Treatments for hand pain include exercises, physical therapy, and ...

It is well established that using your arms or hands in the game of football is not allowed. Yet the handball rule in football has been frustrating and difficult for players, coaches, fans, and even ...