japan
Lightning-Fast Flu Virus Detector Is 100 Times More Sensitive
Researchers have used conducting polymers to develop a flu virus detector that is faster and a hundred times more sensitive than commercially available tests.
Bend It Like Bamboo
The fibers in bamboo are distributed to maximize flexural rigidity with the smallest volume of wood material possible.
How Too Much Of A Protein Leads To Parkinson’s Disease
Scientists in Japan have revealed that too much of a protein called alpha-synuclein could cause Parkinson’s disease by interfering with vesicle recycling.
Gold That Goes Invisible When Ground
This gold compound shifts its emission profile by an unprecedented 452 nm when ground, changing from fluorescent blue to infrared.
Artificial Intelligence Used To Decode Brain Signals And Read Minds
Researchers have used artificial intelligence to predict what a person sees or imagines based on brain scans.
Malaria May Cause Bone Loss
Bone loss is a hidden pathology for people who have been infected with the malaria parasite, study says.
Blasting Atoms With An X-ray Laser Creates ‘Molecular Black Hole’
X-ray lasers can strip atoms from the inside out, making them steal electrons from neighboring atoms like a black hole devouring matter.
GHIT Fund Secures US$200 Million For Second Phase
The Government of Japan will contribute roughly half of the US$200 million replenishment, with the remainder provided by partners including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Can You See What I See?
A study by researchers at Kyoto University shows that visual perception may depend on birthplace and environment.
