Clean and green: a moss that removes lead (Pb) from water
Scientists show that the moss Funaria hygrometrica can remove harmful lead from water when in the protonema stage of development.
Jan 17
Dec 25
Leaky plants bad for drought resistance
The KAI2 receptor for compounds found in smoke helps plants retain water and survive during drought.
Aug 3
This nickel catalyst bats from both sides of the plate
Scientists discover that a nickel catalyst acts as both a acid and a base during molecule assembly.
Apr 25
RIKEN is looking for you
RIKEN is looking for you. Check out our new introductory videos! learn about exotic nuclei and much much more.
Apr 4
New rice fights off drought
Researchers have created drought resistant transgenic rice using a gene from a small Eurasian flowering plant
Apr 3
Centennial RIKEN Research
???This Spring we’ve put together a special centennial issue of RIKEN Research ???
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