nagoya university
Identifiable Human DNA Recovered From Mosquitoes
Human blood extracted from mosquitoes can be used for DNA analysis up to two days after feeding.
Eating In Front Of A Mirror Makes Food Taste Better
Eating in front of a mirror—or even with a picture of yourself eating—makes food more appealing, a new study suggests.
Whisker Crystals Enable Cooling Without Coolants
One-dimensional crystals with very high thermoelectric efficiency could make ultra-low temperature cooling more practical.
A Mild Way To Break Down Plastic Waste
Researchers have developed a highly efficient catalyst for breaking highly resistant chemical bonds, paving the way for easier recycling of plastic waste.
Bird Feathers Inspire A Bright New Blue
A research team in Japan has replicated the unique colors of bird feathers and demonstrated new ways to control how light interacts with materials.
What The Past Can Tell Us About Future Earthquakes
A new model based on historical earthquake data explores the potential of predicting major earthquakes.
A Gene That Allows Algae To Reset The Circadian Clock
Researchers have identified a novel red and violet light-sensitive pathway that helps algae sense day and night.
Nature Index: Japan’s R&D Performance Strong But Declining
Although still one of the world's elite in R&D, Japan might risk losing its spot if it can't resolve the downward trend in research productivity, report says.
Sieving Out MicroRNAs In A Matter Of Milliseconds
Scientists in Japan have developed a nanobiodevice that can separate microRNAs from DNA in the fraction of a second.
