Keio University

In a new study, researchers looked at the immune systems of people who have hit the milestone of 110 years old, and found that they have a high number of a particular type of immune cell that’s rare even in healthy, younger people.

​Tails are used throughout the animal kingdom to help with balance or to grip objects. Humans don't have such a thing, so scientists at the Keio University Graduate School of Media Design have built one to improve the agility of wearers.​

Scientists have developed an inexpensive new paper-based blood test kit that quickly determines if patients have infectious diseases. Among other things, it could be of great help to clinicians in developing nations who don't have access to traditional lab equipment.

Two collaborating Japanese universities have laid claim to creating the world’s fastest camera. Taking pictures at a resolution of 450 x 450 pixels, it is said to be able take pictures at a mind-boggling 4.4 trillion frames per second.

A new in-car rear video system makes the back seat appear transparent, allowing drivers to see more of the road behind them.

Gizmag reveals the winners of the World Technology Summit & Awards 2012.

The bizarre-looking prototype SIM-LEI electric car has a claimed range of 300 kilometers, traveling at a constant speed of 100 km/h.