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A ‘Golden Sandwich’ For Clean Energy
Japanese scientists have developed a photoelectrode that enables the efficient conversion of sunlight into renewable energy.
Eco-Friendly Nanoparticles For More Vivid Displays
Scientists in Japan have created light-emitting nanoparticles that are fabricated without the toxic metal cadmium.
Tracking Oxygen Levels In Living Cells
Scientists have developed a genetically-encoded sensor that can be used to monitor changes in oxygen levels in living cells with high sensitivity and in real time.
If You Must, Eat Sugar Only When Active
Metabolic syndrome could be avoided by consuming sugar only during active parts of the day, say researchers in Japan.
How Nerves Send An SOS Signal
A signal that normally triggers cell death has a different meaning in the context of nerve repair, scientists say.
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.
Chipping Away At The Problem Of Biofilms
Scientists in Japan have invented a tool that could be used to better understand biofilm kinetics.
7 Must-Read Stories In August 2018
From anti-aging research to science stories for the young (and the young at heart), here's what you might have missed in August.
Supercharging Algae’s Ability To Produce Biofuels
Scientists in Japan have identified an enzyme in red algae that could help improve biofuel production.
