New Era in Coral Biology Research: Scientists Have Cultured the First Stable Coral Cell Lines
The ability to culture coral cells could usher in a new era in coral biology research. Researchers have successfully grown cells from the stony coral,…
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First Ever Image Captured of an Electron’s Orbit Within an Exciton
A revolutionary technique gives scientists an unparalleled close-up view inside fleeting particles called excitons. In a world-first, researchers from the Okinawa Institute of Science and…
Scientists in Japan Discover Key to Coronavirus Transmission: Triangular-Shaped Spikes
COVID-19 needs no introduction. Last year, the disease, which is caused by the virus SARS-CoV-2, reached every continent across the globe. By the end of…
Record-Breaking Evolutionary Innovation: Powerful, Deadly, Ultrafast Bite of a Trap-Jaw Ant
Small changes in form can lead to innovative breakthroughs in function, a new study reveals. Researchers have revealed how an ant’s trap-jaw — a powerful,…
A Genetic Variant You May Have Inherited From Neanderthals Reduces the Risk of Severe COVID-19
DNA variants passed on to modern humans from Neanderthals can increase as well as decrease our ability to fight SARS-CoV-2, a new PNAS study finds….
Silicon Anode Nanostructure Generates New Potential for Lithium-Ion Batteries
Scientists reveal a new nanostructure that could revolutionize technology in batteries and beyond. New research has identified a nanostructure that improves the anode in lithium-ion…
Game-Changer in Future Solar Technology: New Perovskite Solar Modules With Greater Size, Power and Stability
Perovskites are projected to be a game-changer in future solar technology but currently suffer from a short operational lifespan and drops in efficiency when scaled…
Astonishing Results When Researchers Examine Uncharted Molecular Language of the Brain
Neurons are like the electrical wiring of our brains, responsible for receiving information from the outside world and conveying this information to the rest of…
Tragic Genetic Heritage: The Ancient Neanderthal Hand in Severe COVID-19
Since first appearing in late 2019, the novel virus, SARS-CoV-2, has had a range of impacts on those it infects. Some people become severely ill…
Researchers Surprised: Common Protein Is Key Player in Diabetes
A protein that’s common throughout the body plays a key role in regulating glucose levels, says new research conducted in the Cell Signal Unit at…
Scientists Iron Out the Physics of Wrinkling
Researchers combine experiments and theory to determine how curved edges affect the wrinkling of ultra-thin materials. When we think of wrinkles, we usually envision the…
Next-Gen Solar Tech With the Stability and Efficiency to Transform the Solar Energy Industry
Solar modules made from perovskite material gain power to transform the solar tech industry. Researchers from the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University…
Once Thought to Have No Function, “Dark Matter” DNA Is Vital for Rice Reproduction
Regions of DNA that give rise to non-coding RNA are required for proper development of plant reproductive organs. Researchers from the Okinawa Institute of Science…
Quantum Scientists Force Electrons to Break Ohm’s Law
If you see people walking down a street and coming to a junction, it’s difficult to predict which direction they might take. But, if you…
Researchers Develop a Machine Capable of Solving Complex Problems in Theoretical Physics
Man Versus Machine: Can AI Do Science? Over the last few decades, machine learning has revolutionized many sectors of society, with machines learning to drive…
Tortoises Have Amazing Long-Term Memory and Greatly Underestimated Intelligence
Described as “living rocks,” giant land tortoises are lumbering beasts with a reputation for being sluggish in both speed and brainpower. But new research carried…
New Species of Bobtail Squid Discovered in Okinawa [Video]
“Cephalopods were the first intelligent animals on the planet.” This quote from Dr. Sydney Brenner, molecular geneticist and one of the founders of the Okinawa…
Ants the Size of Lions: Augmented Ants [Video]
The first app of its kind allows users to interact with biodiversity research through augmented reality. An ant the size of a lion isn’t as…
