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The Diamond Standard Of True Randomness
Scientists have shown that shining light through a diamond can generate intrinsically random single-photon emissions.
Four Legged-Robot Spontaneously Changes Gait
Researchers in Japan have designed a robot that uses decentralized control to change from walking to trotting and galloping.
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.
Asians With Type 2 Diabetes At Greater Risk Of Cancer
Researchers have found that type 2 diabetes is linked with a 26 percent increase in the risk of death from cancer in Asians.
“Super-Deep” Diamonds Are Possible, Scientists Say
A team of Japanese researchers has confirmed that it is possible for diamonds to form at the base of the Earth's mantle.
Shape-Shifting Nanorobots Made With DNA And Protein
Researchers have built a cell-sized molecular robot that can change its shape in response to a DNA signal.
The Evolving Poetry Of Japanese Color Names
The Japanese words for green and blue are influenced by classical poetry but have also evolved over time.
Smashing Silicon To Make Lithium Batteries
Pulverized waste silicon be recycled into a high-performance anode material for lithium-ion batteries.
How X-Rays Are Absorbed By Matter
An X-ray beam can ionize matter in just a few hundred femtoseconds, researchers say.
