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Bio-Inspired Crystal Gives Batteries A Boost
Inspired by transport mechanisms found in living cells, researchers in Japan have developed a material that could lead to cheaper and safer rechargeable batteries.
Helping Robots Put Their Best Face Forward (VIDEO)
A research group at Osaka University, Japan, has found a way to improve the expressiveness of robots' faces.
Combining DNA & MicroRNA Data For The Best Of Both Worlds
Researchers in Japan have established a method that integrates microRNA and genome-wide association study data to help identify the root causes of disease.
Making Lung Cancer Immunotherapy More Personal
Patient responses could be better assessed by monitoring nivolumab binding to T-cells as well as the proliferation status of T-cells, researchers say.
AI Automatically Tracks Single Molecules In Cells
Researchers have developed a method of automatically tracking single fluorescent molecules in living cells, enabling the rapid analysis of large numbers of molecules.
Perovskite Capable Of Efficient Light-To-Electricity Conversion
Scientists have found that perovskites exhibit the carrier multiplication effect which allows them to turn light into electrical energy efficiently.
Tracking Pesticides Through An Insect’s Body
By combining laser-scanning with mass spectroscopy, researchers have managed to track the distribution of pesticides in the bodies of fruit flies.
Virtual Avatar Aids Dementia Detection
Researchers have developed a machine learning algorithm that can diagnose dementia based on conversations between elderly individuals and virtual avatars.
Eco-Friendly Nanoparticles For More Vivid Displays
Scientists in Japan have created light-emitting nanoparticles that are fabricated without the toxic metal cadmium.
