okinawa institute of science and technology graduate university
Perovskite Solar Cells Get Growth Boost
A new method to grow larger grains of perovskite crystals could lead to improved solar cell efficiencies.
Calling The Shots: The Brain’s Decision-Making Structure
The brain is organized like a corporation: with top executives, middle managers and rank-and-file.
Spheres Are Not The Only Shape
The ability to form non-spherical particles could have many useful applications in food processing, cosmetics and drug delivery.
Plugging The Problem Of Pinholes
Tiny pinholes in next generation perovskite solar cells could explain their relatively poor performance, scientists say.
Studying Plankton With An OCTOPUS That Can Survive Typhoons
An underwater observatory has allowed scientists to study what happens to tiny sea plankton during a typhoon.
Controlling Nanoparticle Crystallinity
The ability to control crystallinity could help researchers develop nanoparticles optimized for specific applications.
The Ants That Conquered The World
The highly diverse Pheidole genus of ants adapted to tropical environments twice, contributing to their success in both the Old and New Worlds.
Studying Surface Tension With Kitchen Sink Science
A study on loops and soap film generates further questions on topics from vertebrate gut formation to materials science.
Moving In The Quantum World
Understanding how quantum particles move could help further the development of quantum computing.
