Author Archives: Shaney Crawford

Tsukuba Research: Inventor of Paro Wins an Award

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Shaney Crawford

A Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture, researcher was awarded a special prize for a seal-shaped robot that he invented, which is said to have healed emotional wounds of people affected by the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake. http://the-japan-news.com/news/article/0000981241

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Tsukuba Research: Newest Island

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Shaney Crawford

Japan’s first new island in 27 years has reached a height of about 27 meters and is around the size of Tokyo Dome. Read more: http://ajw.asahi.com/article/behind_news/social_affairs/AJ201312130008

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Tsukuba Research: Cray CS300 Cluster Supercomputer

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Shaney Crawford

Global supercomputer leader Cray announced the Center for Computational Sciences (CCS) at the University of Tsukuba in Japan has put a Cray CS300 cluster supercomputer into production. The new Cray CS300 system has been combined with the University’s current Cray … Continue reading →

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Tsukuba Research: A New Way of Making 3D Graphene

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Shaney Crawford

Researchers at the National Institute for Materials Science “created a new way of making 3D graphene using bubbles blown in a polymeric glucose solution. The resulting 3D graphene is robust and maintains excellent conductivity.” Read more: http://www.ciol.com/ciol/news/207459/3d-graphene-supercapacitors-sugar-bubbles

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Tsukuba Research: New Open Access Journal on Advanced Materials

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Shaney Crawford

Japan’s National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) and the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) have signed a 5-year collaborative agreement to co-publish the open access journal Science and Technology of Advanced Materials (STAM). Their goal is … Continue reading →

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Tsukuba Safety: Convenience Store Robberies in Tsukuba

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Shaney Crawford

Ministop (Higashi Arai store) January 10 (Friday) at 11:45pm Suspect: male, carrying something that resembled a knife, black shoes, black jogging pants, black top, white mask, black knit hat Lawson’s (Kangori store) January 13 (Monday) at 2:07am Suspect: male, 20-30 … Continue reading →

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Tsukuba Research: Decoding the Carnation Genome

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Shaney Crawford

A Japanese research team said it has decoded the carnation genome, an achievement that is expected to help create varieties with new colors, improved fragrance and longer lives. Read more: http://ajw.asahi.com/article/behind_news/social_affairs/AJ201312180041

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Tsukuba Safety: Winter Driving

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Shaney Crawford

There were around 200 accidents in the south and west of Ibaraki Prefecture this morning (January 22, 2014) alone. Tips for driving in the winter. Consider using winter tires. Pay attention to the condition of the roads. Keep a good … Continue reading →

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Tsukuba Job: Computational Science Professor at the University of Tsukuba

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Shaney Crawford

Theoretical research in the field of astrobiology employing computational science approaches. Candidates are expected to play a leading role in this organization of astrobiology based on the theoretical study of planetary science or interstellar molecular science. Also, it is anticipated … Continue reading →

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Tsukuba Job: Physics Professor at the University of Tsukuba

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Shaney Crawford

Theoretical research in the field of condensed matter physics employing computational science approaches. Candidates are expected to be motivated in promoting interdisciplinary researches on computational sciences involving cooperation with other fields in the Center. Education in the undergraduate course of … Continue reading →

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