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A Re-Usable Catalyst For Vanilla Flavor Production
Scientists in India have discovered a greener method to producing vanillin, the main flavor compound in vanilla.
One Quantum Dot, Three Possible Readouts
By being able to distinguish three spin states instead of two, researchers are able to store much more information in quantum dots.
INCJ, Takeda And Medipal Holdings Launch Scohia Pharma
The joint venture biotechnology spinoff has taken over eight renal, metabolic and cardiovascular projects from Takeda.
Mapping The Complexities Of Protein Synthesis In Silicon
Protein synthesis is so complex that even a simple three subunit peptide requires almost a thousand different reactions.
Nature Index: Japan’s R&D Performance Strong But Declining
Although still one of the world's elite in R&D, Japan might risk losing its spot if it can't resolve the downward trend in research productivity, report says.
Nanoholes Boost Bandwidth By 40 Times
This new multi-channel nano-optical device can provide 40 times higher bandwidth than existing periodically arranged antennas.
RIKEN Gears Up For AI Research With Powerful New Supercomputer
RIKEN is building one of the largest supercomputers in Japan for artificial intelligence research.
Mushroom Munchers Shed Light On How Fungi Evolved
Intact mushrooms and mushroom-eating rove beetles preserved in amber shed light on the early evolution of mushrooms.
Turning Toad Venom Into Cancer Treatments
Researchers in China and Australia are investigating the anti-cancer properties of bufalin, a steroid found in traditional Chinese medicine made from toads.
