Since the late 19th century, pearl aquaculture has been a revered industry in Japan, enabling widespread cultivation and commercialization of beautiful pearls. From a genetic and evolutionary perspective, scientists have ...
Evolution
Jan 10, 2020
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Scientists at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST) have developed a light-based device that can act as a biosensor, detecting biological substances in materials; for example, harmful ...
Nanomaterials
Jan 9, 2020
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From toucans to hummingbirds, the varying shapes and sizes of bird beaks show evolution in action.
Plants & Animals
Dec 20, 2019
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"Cephalopods were the first intelligent animals on the planet."
Plants & Animals
Dec 11, 2019
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Versatile compounds called perovskites are valued for their application in next generation solar energy technologies. Despite their efficiency and relative cheapness, perovskite devices have yet to be perfected; they often ...
Nanophysics
Nov 25, 2019
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Okinawan cuisine is known for its many delicacies—from squid ink soup to rafute pork belly. But one of the most famous delicacies served in restaurants across Okinawa is a type of seaweed, which is renowned for its pleasing ...
Cell & Microbiology
Nov 20, 2019
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An ant the size of a lion isn't as far-fetched as you would think. From as small as a sesame seed to the size of a big cat, ants come in all sizes—in augmented reality, at least.
Plants & Animals
Nov 12, 2019
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Despite their important ecological role as decomposers, termites are often overlooked in research. Evolutionary biologists at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST) have constructed a new ...
Evolution
Oct 17, 2019
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A catalyst's utility is influenced by its surface charge and how that charge is transferred. Until recently, studying charge transfer has relied on complex imaging techniques that are both expensive and time-consuming. Scientists ...
Nanomaterials
Oct 17, 2019
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Treating wastewater is an arduous process relying on complex sewage systems and treatment plants. While this is easier in developed areas with the requisite infrastructure, providing such services in rural areas is challenging. ...
Environment
Oct 8, 2019
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