2023
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Swarm molecular robotics delivers cargoHokkaido UniversityScientists have shown that swarming molecular robots can deliver cargo five times more efficiently than a robot working on its own. |
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An institute bridging dividesKavli Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe (Kavli IPMU)Asia Research News met five female researchers to learn about their research, what drew them to Kavli IPMU, and their experiences there. These women, from diverse backgrounds, excel in their fields and show what can be achieved when women are not held back. |
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ギャップの架け橋となる 研究所からKavli Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe (Kavli IPMU)Asia Research Newsは同所の女性研究者5名に、彼女らの研究について、そしてなぜKavli IPMUを選んだのか、これまでの同所での経験について話しを聞いた。それぞれ様々な背景を持ち、各分野で卓越している研究者らに、足かせのない女性がいかに飛躍できるかをみせてもらった。 |
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Pour water and shake for electricityNational Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)Shaking the compact, lightweight device generates enough electricity to power 100 LEDs. |
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Baiting arsenic in rice paddy fieldsNaturally formed iron oxides on the surface of plastic tubes offer an inexpensive and sustainable method to reduce arsenic contamination in crops. |
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Robotics engineers pay attention to matters of the heartDaegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)A new apparatus uses electromagnets to remotely control guidewires through tiny, tortuous blood vessels for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases. |
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地球外生命体やその他の科学的 重大ニュースをいかに伝えるかEarth-Life Science Institute (ELSI), Tokyo Institute of Technology地球外生命が発見されれば、宇宙における私たちの存在意義に変化をもたらすだろう。しかしその探索に関する報道の在り方は、科学者やメディアにとって未だに大きな課題である。 |
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Communicating about life beyond Earth and other big newsEarth-Life Science Institute (ELSI), Tokyo Institute of TechnologyFinding extra-terrestrial life would transform how we view our place in the Universe, but reporting on the search for it poses challenges for scientists and the media. |
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Ultrathin, wireless palm patch brings touch to virtual realityCity University of Hong Kong (CityU)Tactile sensations could soon be coming to virtual reality, surgical robotics and prosthetic sensing. |
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Vaccines and vitamin D: Measuring immune responsesUniversiti Malaysia SarawakResearchers in Sarawak, Malaysia, measured the immunity responses of people who received different COVID-19 vaccines. |
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Tiny electric generators aid wound healingNational Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)Researchers are working to overcome challenges in order to bring wearable, electric, wound-healing devices to clinical practice. |
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An unexpected journeyKavli Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe (Kavli IPMU)One astronomer never thought of leaving Japan, but then he did and became a world best. |
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Blood and shells make green batteriesNational Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)Hi-tech electrocatalysts made from seashells and waste animal blood could help build sustainable batteries, fuel cells and other electrochemical systems. |
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Through eyes of leadershipInternational Development Research Centre (IDRC)IDRC’s Knowledge for Democracy Myanmar (K4DM) initiative launched its second phase in Bangkok with a Knowledge Marketplace that brought together partners and stakeholders concerned about research and higher education in Myanmar. |
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The Amorphophallus plants of BorneoUniversiti Malaysia SarawakInsights into their diversity will help to understand and protect them and their natural environment. |
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Machine learning searches for sustainable materialsNational Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)A model that rapidly searches through large amounts of materials could find sustainable alternatives to existing composites. |
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A new age of 2.5D materialsNational Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)2.5-dimensional materials promise new applications for artificial intelligence, electronics, automobiles and the energy sector. |
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Lighting up organic solar cell researchCity University of Hong Kong (CityU)Modifying the active layer architecture at the heart of organic solar cells brings a big leap forward in efficiency. |
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優れたサイエンスコミュニケーション力を持つ 大学院生の育成に向けてEarth-Life Science Institute (ELSI), Tokyo Institute of Technology東京工業大学地球生命研究所(ELSI)のサイエンスコミュニケーションコースでは、大学院生が多様な対象に研究を伝えるための実践的なスキルの習得を目指す。 |
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Nurturing graduate students with science communication skillsEarth-Life Science Institute (ELSI), Tokyo Institute of TechnologyA science communication course at the Earth-Life Science Institute (ELSI) in Japan provides graduate students with practical skills to communicate research to a diverse audience. |
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Bacteria powerUniversiti Malaysia SarawakBacteria living on soil and chicken manure could provide low-tech and sustainable green electricity. |
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Speedy surface analysis for semiconductorsNational Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)Machine learning algorithms allow analysis and characterization of the atomic arrangement of silicon surface superstructures without the need for human expertise. |
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Evolution of sexual reproductionHokkaido UniversityTwo novel hypotheses address the “two-fold cost of sex”: one of the biggest enigmas in the evolution of sexual reproduction. |
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Novel patching material for bone defectsNational Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)Scientists at Tokyo Medical and Dental University have discovered a new type of bone repairing material that could be used to more precisely fix bone defects. |
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Windows gain competitive edge over global warmingNational Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)An international collaboration is developing coating materials that could make windows better insulators. |