chemistry
Bio-Inspired Crystal Gives Batteries A Boost
Inspired by transport mechanisms found in living cells, researchers in Japan have developed a material that could lead to cheaper and safer rechargeable batteries.
Wheat Bran: An Unlikely Ally Against Oil Spills
Scientists in China have found that wheat bran could be useful to separate crude oil from water.
Protecting Probiotic Bacteria From The Stomach
Scientists in China have encapsulated probiotics in a cellulose-alginate gel to allow the bacteria to withstand acidic conditions in the stomach.
Near Infrared Helps Bioimaging Go The Distance
Scientists in Japan have invented a near-infrared dye that can be used to investigate the dynamics of living organisms, tissues, cells and molecules.
Sunscreen May Harm Baby Fish
Scientists in Hong Kong have found that combinations of UV-protective compounds in sunscreen can negatively impact the development of fish embryos.
Heavy Water Protects Dancing Molecules During Electron Microscopy
Scientists in South Korea have demonstrated that heavy water prolongs the stability of samples under an electron microscope.
A Three-Pronged Attack On Parkinson’s Disease
A research group in South Korea has developed a set of three nanoparticles with differing properties to remove reactive oxygen species in various cellular compartments.
Antibiotic Resistance Genes Traveling On The Wind
The air in Beijing carries the greatest diversity of antibiotic resistance genes, while San Francisco has the highest levels of airborne antibiotic resistance genes, say researchers.
10 Award-Winning Scientists From Japan To Watch
From biomedicine to particle physics, these ten award-winning scientists from Japan are making an impact across the globe with their discoveries.
