Science and engineering

Microbes in permafrost are major contributors to climate change, research shows.

New research says volcanic eruptions can contribute to El Niño weather events, a finding that could lead to better predictions for coming seasons.

Chronic bronchitis is a precursor to the deadly and incurable COPD, but there is no test to diagnose the disease. New research could change that.

A new analysis suggests that open-ocean aquaculture for three species of finfish is a viable option for industry expansion under most climate change scenarios – an option that may provide a new source of protein for the world’s growing population

MIT alumnus and two others honored for discovering the molecular mechanisms of circadian rhythms.

Drug already in clinical trials may be effective on some aggressive adenocarcinomas.

Recently discovered phenomenon could provide a way to bypass the limits to Moore’s Law.

Rolls-Royce has signed a deal with Google to develop further its intelligent awareness systems which are making existing vessels safer and are essential to making autonomous ships a reality.

Roche launches NAVIFY Tumor Board solution to provide decision support to oncology care teams

The center will use technologies including 3D printing and robotics to speed up the launch of new innovative products for the healthcare industry.

Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO: 6502), an industry leader in lithium-ion battery technology, today announced the development of its next-generation SCiB^TM, which uses a new material to double the capacity of the battery anode

Creating a process called endocytosis on demand could lead to new ways to deliver drugs directly to cells.

The project is part of the Norwegian authorities’ efforts to develop full-scale carbon capture and storage in Norway.

Alcon introduces new innovations in cataract surgery at European Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons 2017 annual congress