“I’ll worry about my heart health when I’m older.” That may be too late, doctors warn. While the average age for being diagnosed with heart disease in the United States is typically in the mid-60s for ...

What is a single-photon avalanche diode (SPAD) sensor? Why are SPADs important? How do SPADs work? I talked with Dr. Sebastian Bauer, CEO at Ubicept, about the company’s flexible light acquisition and ...

This paper analyzes the rapid growth and evolving landscape of synthetic risk transfers (SRTs), a securitization tool increasingly used by banks to manage credit risk and optimize capital. Since 2016, ...

Risk management helps us think ahead to identify and address potential threats and seize opportunities to ensure the smooth delivery of our programmes. By managing risks proactively, we prevent ...

If your financial plan demands you earn more than the 3% or 4%—and it should—now's the time to get comfortable with risk and how to manage it. You probably face risk-reward trade-offs regularly. When ...

An investor will take on more risk only if they expect higher returns in compensation. The idea is a cornerstone of financial theory. Yet look around today and you have to wonder. Risks to ...

Pi Imaging Technology, a Swiss startup company specializing in single-photon detectors and cameras, has been acquired by Zeiss. The German optics giant has been collaborating with Pi Imaging for some ...

The biggest risk factor for stroke is the same in every country in the world, and it’s also the easiest one to reverse. A colored three-dimensional MRA scan shows internal bleeding (red, centre right) ...

Psychologists who work with anxious and depressed patients often focus on how people jump to consistently negative conclusions. Sometimes a therapist might promote “the power of positive thinking," ...