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Dec
27
![First hydride-ion battery that works at room temperature](https://itaintmagic.riken.jp/wp-content/uploads/Hydride-battery.png)
First hydride-ion battery that works at room temperature
Researchers develop a new solid electrolyte that can conduct hydride ions, thus allowing better hydrogen-based batteries and fuel cells. Continue!
Nov
10
![Plants to the rescue: cleaning up our dirty soil](https://itaintmagic.riken.jp/wp-content/uploads/plants-1080x675.jpeg)
Plants to the rescue: cleaning up our dirty soil
A brief review of phytoremediation and research into how plants can be used to clean the environment. Continue!
Nov
1
![Stolen genes used for parasitic mind control](https://itaintmagic.riken.jp/wp-content/uploads/Zorak2_1.gif)
Stolen genes used for parasitic mind control
Parasitic horsehair worms evolved to control their praying mantis hosts by stealing their genes (horizontal gene transfer). Continue!
Sep
27
![Machine learning contributes to better quantum error correction](https://itaintmagic.riken.jp/wp-content/uploads/20230908_2_fig.jpg)
Machine learning contributes to better quantum error correction
Researchers have developed an autonomous method for handling error correction in quantum computing. This will help quantum computers maintain their advantages over standard computers. Continue!
Sep
20
![Laser melting ice-core sampler for studying climate change](https://itaintmagic.riken.jp/wp-content/uploads/figure1-1080x675.png)
Laser melting ice-core sampler for studying climate change
This laser melting ice core sampler can determine temperature changes thousands of years ago on very fine timescale. Continue!
Aug
31
![Gut bacteria reduces insulin resistance, protects against diabetes](https://itaintmagic.riken.jp/wp-content/uploads/blog-1.png)
Gut bacteria reduces insulin resistance, protects against diabetes
Scientists discover gut bacteria that reduce insulin resistance in your body and sugar in your poo. Continue!