Capsule with a magnetic brush collects samples from the small intestine
Researchers at the University of Tokyo have created a small capsule that, controlled by external magnets, extends a brush to collect samples from the intestinal wall.
Japan
10 stories
Beetles help protect Japanese forests with a ‘honey trap’
Researchers at Kyoto University have shown that catching a small beetle with an attractant trap can indicate habitat quality in forests logged for timber.
Visual aids help children with ADHD retell stories, Okinawa study finds
OIST researchers found that supporting images greatly reduce the errors children with ADHD make when retelling stories, which could help teachers and families.
Japan’s Kenso Soai shares Nobel Prize in Chemistry for unravelling the mystery of mirror-image molecules
The 76-year-old Japanese chemist shares the prize with Frenchman Henri Kagan for work on molecules that exist in two mirror-image versions, essential for manufacturing many medicines.
Japan wins two world judo titles on the same day in Baku
Akari Omori and Ryuga Tanaka became world champions for the first time, winning both gold medals on offer on the third day of the World Judo Championships.
Molecule developed in Japan boosts cell energy in ALS models
Researchers at Tohoku University have shown that the compound MA-5 restores mitochondrial function in flies and in cells from patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
Japanese scientists map where rain carried the ingredients of life on ancient Mars
A study led by Tohoku University indicates where formaldehyde, a molecule linked to the origin of life, may have reached the Martian surface and points to possible targets for future missions.
Kyoto University streams live video from a drone over a low-speed network
A communication system designed for the Internet of Things has sent high-definition video from a drone in flight, paving the way for communications in disasters and mountainous areas.
Japan opens 320km walking trail linking six towns in Ibaraki
The Hitachinokuni Long Trail, considered Japan’s longest circular route, opened in full in September, less than two hours by train from Tokyo.
Japanese satellite improves Japan’s weather service rainfall forecasts
The Japan Meteorological Agency has begun using data from the AMSR3 sensor, which has made water vapour analyses more accurate.