Science and engineering

A close relative of the laser could soon make its way into all sorts of applications, from remote sensing of pollution to detecting disease in your breath.

Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. and NEC Corporation (President and CEO: Takashi Niino; Head office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; "NEC") have begun collaborating in the mobility business, including planning and development of automotive components.

3D printing strong, lightweight foam could be especially beneficial for submarine parts that need to hold up to pressure at great depths.

The brains of Olympians have learned to ignore sensory signals that make regular people dizzy.

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People who tend to think further into the future may be more likely to invest money and avoid risks, a new study suggests.

"When it comes to viruses that lead to chronic infection, immune cells receive the wrong set of marching orders, which makes them less responsive."

Lack of 'hypoglycemic awareness' may keep some type 1 diabetics from responding to possibly dangerous drops in their blood sugar levels.

A group of compounds derived from hops can likely improve cognitive and other functions in people with metabolic syndrome, new research at Oregon State University and Oregon Health & Science University suggests.

Understanding more about how 'good bacteria' break down starches could lead to better probiotics or new kinds of antibiotics.

Findings unlikely to shift current safety standards

While drinking too much alcohol is linked to a host of health problems, a little bit may help the brain flush out toxic waste linked to Alzheimer's.