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Two Types Of Qubits Are Better Than One
Using two different types of qubits with complementary properties, an international group of scientists are hoping to help make quantum computing scalable.
Sticky Situations A Boon For Polymer Science
Researchers in Japan have found a way to make industrial polymers sticky without the use of glue or other binding substances.
AKARI Finds Signs Of Water In Asteroids
A Japanese research team has used the infrared camera aboard the AKARI satellite to detect the presence of hydrated materials inside C-type asteroids.
Neutron Beam Sniffs Out Salty Concrete
Using a neutron beam, researchers in Japan were able to detect salt embedded in concrete structures, allowing more precise assessments of structural integrity.
An Eye-Opening Stem Cell Discovery
A research group in Japan has found that different versions of a protein called laminin can cause human stem cells to become specific cell types in the eye.
Asia’s Scientific Trailblazers: Susumu Tonegawa
The sole winner of the 1987 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, Professor Susumu Tonegawa helped discover the genetic basis for antibody diversity. Today, he is spearheading research in neuroscience, seeking the biological mechanisms of memory.
A Flexible Way To Convert Waste Heat To Electricity
Researchers in Japan have engineered an inexpensive flexible material which could help harvest heat energy that would otherwise be lost.
Vit D No Panacea For Patients With Kidney Disease
Vitamin D is less effective in treating kidney patients than previously thought, a new study has found.
Insect Virus Kills Liver-Stage Malaria In Mice
Researchers in Japan have discovered that an insect virus can completely eliminate liver-stage malaria parasites in mice.
