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Four Asian Teams Win 2016 Breakthrough Prize In Fundamental Physics
Established by key entrepreneurs in the Silicon Valley, the 2016 Breakthrough Prize in fundamental physics went to Japanese, Chinese and Canadian research teams working on neutrino oscillation.
Osamu Shimomura Celebrated In Special Issue Of SPIE Journal
Professor Omura Shimomura isolated the green fluorescent protein from jellyfish, which revolutionized light microscopy and light-activated study.
How Dietary Restrictions Enhance Longevity
Enhancing the activity of the enzyme GNMT has been shown to extend the lifespan of fruit flies.
How Being In Space Changes Gene Expression
Medaka fish grown in outer space showed changes in gene expression similar to stress responses in humans on long-term space expeditions.
A Minimally Disordered 2D Superconductor
Researchers have demonstrated the possibility of clean 2D superconductors with using ZrNCl thin films.
How did The First Photosynthetic Plants Get Chloroplasts?
The world’s most powerful ultra-high voltage electron microscope has given us a glimpse into the insides of ancient plant cells.
Fuse Links Keep Hydrogels Strong & Tough
Mechanical fuse links that break when the gel is subjected to force help to prevent the breakage of the overall gel structure.
Estimating MERS Risks In Real-Time
The statistical method of estimating death risks in real-time developed by Japanese researchers is especially useful for novel outbreaks with few patients.
Efficiency Of Solar-Powered Electrolysis Doubled
Having reached a solar-to-hydrogen efficiency of more than 24 percent, it may soon be feasible to harness the sun to split water.
