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A Romantic Revolution In Technology
We spoke to maverick inventor Jun Rekimoto of the Sony Computer Science Laboratories on the latest technologies in human-computer interaction and artificial intelligence.
How Immune Cells Help Wire The Brain
Contrary to the general consensus that the brain is an immune privileged site, researchers have shown that a specific group of immune cells are required for the maturation of neurons.
Genetically Diverse Trees Support A Wider Range Of Insects
A research group in Japan has identified correlations between the genetic diversity of a tree species and its constituent insect communities.
Plants Activate ‘Self-Eating’ Pathways When Hungry
Scientists have discovered that plants depend on autophagy to sustain themselves during starvation conditions, such as when there is insufficient sunlight.
Professor Shuji Saito Receives 2018 Humboldt Research Award
Professor Shuji Saito of Tokyo Institute of Technology received the award for his research in mathematics.
K Computer Accurately Models Aerosol Effects
Using the K computer, scientists in Japan have accurately modelled the impact of aerosols on cloud formation.
Teaching Bots To Walk Like Bugs (VIDEO)
Scientists have developed a controller that can generate complex gaits in a six-legged robot, allowing the automaton to mimic the movement of insects.
A Blood Test For Alzheimer’s Disease
Researchers have developed a blood test that can diagnose Alzheimer’s disease with 90 percent accuracy.
2018 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Award Winners Announced
For their outstanding contributions to their fields of research, these four women scientists from Asia received 2018 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Awards.
