Gravesite reflections: One family’s influence on science in in Japan
Tomoko shares her thoughts about Masatoshi Okochi, Nobutsuna Matsudaira, RIKEN, and science in Japan.
Dec 5
Tomoko shares her thoughts about Masatoshi Okochi, Nobutsuna Matsudaira, RIKEN, and science in Japan.
Aug 28
Eco-friendly method yields more hydrogen storage, more ammonia
Eco-friendly way to double the amount of hydrogen stored in perovskite powder and more ammonia production.
Jan 23
Bye-bye microplastics: new plastic is fully ocean-degradable
A new bioplastic that dissolves in saltwater — no more pesky microplastics!
Dec 5
Nanopores in deep-sea hydrothermal vents and the origin of life
“Naturally occurring selective nanopore ion channels in deep-sea hydrothermal vents are similar to ion channels found in cells and could help explain the origin of life.
Dec 4
Albumin drops medicine off at cancer site then leaves the body
By changing albumin’s identity, drugs can carried to their targets and then removed from the body after being used.
May 10
Recipe for hydrogen: sprinkle manganese oxide with iridium atoms, add water
A few iridium atoms also go a long way. When sprinkled on manganese oxide, hydrogen is produced with 95% less iridium!
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