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Akira Yoshino: Inventing The Lithium Ion Battery
Dr. Akira Yoshino, father of the modern lithium ion battery and 2018 Japan Prize laureate, talks to Asian Scientist Magazine about energy, the future of cars and how curiosity makes a career.
A Peptide That Helps Plants Deal With Salt Stress
A research group in Japan has discovered a peptide that helps increase salt tolerance in plants.
Turning Food Scraps Into Electricity (VIDEO)
Scientists have invented a self-sustaining system that uses microbes to digest food waste, producing electricity, heat and fertilizers in the process.
Moulding Clay Into Color-Changing Films
Scientists in Japan have combined clay and dye to create a film that changes color in response to humidity.
Turning Waste Cardboard Into A Chromium Filter
A research group in China has devised a method to turn discarded cardboard boxes into a nanocomposite that can absorb chromium from water.
Tiny Thermometer Measures Minute Fluctuations
A research team in Japan has developed a thermometer that can measure rapid changes in temperature at the nanoscale.
Platinum Fuel Cells Made Practical
By incorporating nickel and other metallic elements into platinum catalysts, researchers have enhanced the performance and durability of fuel cells.
‘Made In China’ Label Rewrites The History Of Java Sea Shipwreck
Using modern carbon dating methods and referencing a ‘Made In China’ label, scientists in the US have revised the history of a Java Sea shipwreck.
Mutations That Protect Against Alzheimer’s Disease
Scientists have discovered a specific gene mutation that reduces the buildup of amyloid-beta plaques in a mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease.
