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Kanagawa Institute of Technology intros “Mommy Tummy” a Pregnancy Simulator

By DigInfo TV - [6/10/2011 - 08:42] - 0 - Gaming Science

This is the latest pregnancy simulation system developed by a research group at Kanagawa Institute of Technology. It was displayed at the Tokyo Game Show 2011. In this system, the user wears a jacket that contains rubber balloons, vibr[...]

Kanagawa Institute of Technology intros “Mommy Tummy” a Pregnancy Simulator

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Slim Electric Double Layer Energy

By Tiago Santos - [21/9/2011 - 08:16] - 0 - Science

The name seems boastful, but this new technology developed by Murata Manufacturing Co Ltd and employing technology developed by CAP-XX Ltd. lives up to the name. In “normal” non-science terms, these new devices are able to catch the el[...]

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Keio University demonstrate Touchable 3D Character Projected Into a Real Environment

By DigInfo TV - [20/9/2011 - 09:39] - 1 - Science

RePro3D, developed by a research group at Keio University, is a multi-perspective, naked eye 3D display in which viewers can touch a 3D character floating in midair. The touchable 3D display is a combination of three elements. A mechan[...]

Keio University demonstrate Touchable 3D Character Projected Into a Real Environment

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FC-R&D releases ZEEP24, a new energy supply system using sunlight, water, and hydrogen

By DigInfo TV - [8/9/2011 - 03:48] - 2 - Environment Science

FC-R&D has released ZEEP24, a totally self-sufficient power supply system. ZEEP24 uses natural energy, in the form of sunlight, water, and hydrogen. With this system, electricity is generated during the day using solar panels, and [...]

FC-R&D releases ZEEP24, a new energy supply system using sunlight, water, and hydrogen

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Tokyo Institute of Technology developed Strong Artificial Bone Made From Fish Scales.

By DigInfo TV - [7/9/2011 - 03:01] - 0 - Science

Junzo Tanaka’s research group at Tokyo Institute of Technology have succeeded in using fish scales to develop artificial bone. They realized that the collagen that makes up fish scales, has a similar structure to the the thickest[...]

Tokyo Institute of Technology developed Strong Artificial Bone Made From Fish Scales.

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Tokyo University developped New Pigment Makes Tumor Cells Glow Red

By DigInfo TV - [31/8/2011 - 04:26] - 0 - Science

Tetsuo Nagano’s group at Tokyo University does research on fluorescent pigments, to analyze the molecules in living cells. In the course of this research, the Group has developed a new red fluorescent pigment, called Tokyo Magent[...]

Tokyo University developped New Pigment Makes Tumor Cells Glow Red

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Tokyo U announced Optical Lattice Clock Accuracy with A 100 Quadrillionth Of A Second

By DigInfo TV - [29/8/2011 - 03:57] - 1 - Science

Optical lattice clocks are a new type of optical atomic clock. They were proposed in 2001 by University of Tokyo Professor Hidetoshi Katori, and experimentally demonstrated in 2005. Recently, Professor Katori’s group accurately k[...]

Tokyo U announced Optical Lattice Clock Accuracy with A 100 Quadrillionth Of A Second

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Imec from Mebiol let you grow Plants on thin Films

By DigInfo TV - [17/8/2011 - 10:26] - 3 - Science

Mebiol has developed Imec, a technology for growing plants on special films just tens of microns thick, called hydro-membranes. Hydro-membranes make it possible for plants to take up only water and nutrients, without letting harmful ba[...]

Imec from Mebiol let you grow Plants on thin Films

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[MEMS Exhibition 2011] BEANS demonstrate Nanotech fiber clothes

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [15/7/2011 - 12:14] - 0 - Science

BEANS Research Institute is the organization to follow in Japan for cutting edge technology! At MEMS Japan 2011, BEANS introduces many interesting tech all related to Nanotechnology usage in our everyday fabrics. Among the very cool pr[...]

[MEMS Exhibition 2011] BEANS demonstrate Nanotech fiber clothes

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Sony update its Nexelion Batteries with the new 3.5Ah 18650WH1

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [12/7/2011 - 07:09] - 0 - Camcorder Laptops Science

Introduced for the first time by Sony in February 2005, the Nexelion Battery where at this time offering an increase of capacity of 30% compare to similar other models. Today, Sony announced that they have successfully updated their Ne[...]

Sony update its Nexelion Batteries with the new 3.5Ah 18650WH1

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Japanese scientist found rare earth mineral/element on Pacific Ocean seabed

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [4/7/2011 - 01:50] - 2 - Science

It seems that China’s monopoly on Rare Earth Mineral/element may hopefully soon be something of the past! According to Reuters, some Japanese scientist has found a heavy concentration (1km2) of rare earth mineral at the bottom (6000m) [...]

Japanese scientist found rare earth mineral/element on Pacific Ocean seabed

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Panasonic Develops Thermoelectric Tubes for Compact Geothermal Electricity Generation and Waste Heat Recovery

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [4/7/2011 - 10:18] - 0 - Environment Science

Harnessing thermal energy in not something really new, but sadly such thing is still far from being mainframe, but Panasonic announcement may one day change things forever. The concept here is very simple, converting energy from conven[...]

Panasonic Develops Thermoelectric Tubes for Compact Geothermal Electricity Generation and Waste Heat Recovery

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Sanyo bring chilling new Freezer for this summer

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [29/6/2011 - 02:28] - 0 - Press Conference Science

This summer will be hot in Japan and pretty much everywhere but rest assure some companies like Sanyo will keep us cool with minus 86 capable freezers! -86c… Freaking cold isn’t it? Well rest assure these are not your avera[...]

Sanyo bring chilling new Freezer for this summer

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[Update] Sense-Roid Lets People Hug Themselves

By DigInfo TV - [29/6/2011 - 09:07] - 0 - Science

This article is a video update provided by our partner DigInfoTV regarding an article we published earlier this week : [IVR 2011] Sense-Roid, literarily hug yourself to pleasure! This Video is provided to you by DigInfo.tv, AkihabaraNews Official Partner.

[Update] Sense-Roid Lets People Hug Themselves

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[IVR 2011] Sense-Roid, literarily hug yourself to pleasure!

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [22/6/2011 - 03:58] - 0 - Science

Ever wanted to hug yourself for some very pervy and intimate moment? Or Ever wonder how wonderful you hugs are? Well If you ever had this question in mind now you will be able to know how it feel to when you are hugging someone thanks [...]

[IVR 2011] Sense-Roid, literarily hug yourself to pleasure!

Via Kajimoto Laboratory

Nikko displayes 3D Measurement System For Food Processing

By DigInfo TV - [20/6/2011 - 07:45] - 0 - Science

Nikko displayed a 3D measurement system that it developed jointly with the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, at FOOMA Japan 2011. This system uses four pairs of stereo cameras to measure objects moving o[...]

Nikko displayes 3D Measurement System For Food Processing

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Toyota makes Pigs life more bearable thanks to its new Swine Manure Compost Deodorizer

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [20/6/2011 - 05:11] - 2 - Science

Picture from Maurice Swine Manure compost sticks, and I am sure that you will all agree with me on that someone has to do something! And well apparently Toyota took this very seriously and announced today that it has finally has availa[...]

Toyota makes Pigs life more bearable thanks to its new Swine Manure Compost Deodorizer

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Toshiba demonstrate the advantage of its Modular Data Center at Tokyo Smart Grid Exhibition

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [17/6/2011 - 05:05] - 0 - Environment Science

Introduced for the first time last November by Toshiba and with a single operational unit at Toshiba Fuchu Complex in western Tokyo, Toshiba was this week demonstrating all the advantage of its Modular Data Center at Tokyo Smart Grid E[...]

Toshiba demonstrate the advantage of its Modular Data Center at Tokyo Smart Grid Exhibition

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Hot from the udder: China makes cows produce breast milk

By Ike LEUS - [10/6/2011 - 02:55] - 6 - Science

This is no joke, although it sounded like one when we first came across this news article but China actually genetically modified a dairy cow’s genes to produce genuine breast milk. Chinese scientists modified these dairy cows to[...]

Hot from the udder: China makes cows produce breast milk

Furukawa’s SWITL Moving Sol-Gel Materials While Preserving Their Shape

By DigInfo TV - [9/6/2011 - 10:39] - 1 - Science

At FOOMA JAPAN 2011, Furukawa Kikou demonstrated SWITL, a pick-up and conveyor system using unique technology. SWITL scoops up and moves materials in a sol or gel state, without them losing their shape. The demo used a compact robot ha[...]

Furukawa’s SWITL Moving Sol-Gel Materials While Preserving Their Shape

Via Furukawa Kiko

[Computex 2011] SilverStone Temjin TH12 Super Computer Case houses 19 Expansion Slot

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [6/6/2011 - 03:06] - 2 - Desktop Science

Here you are one of Computex 2011 most powerful setup! Based on SilverStone Temjin TJ12 Prototype Super Computer Case, this little monster comes with no less than 19 expansions slots designed to provide you with enough flexibility to b[...]

[Computex 2011] SilverStone Temjin TH12 Super Computer Case houses 19 Expansion Slot

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NICT demonstrate Wireless Charging Using A Flexible 2D Communication Sheet

By DigInfo TV - [3/6/2011 - 11:16] - 0 - Science

The National Institute of Information and Communications Technology demonstrated an efficient wireless power transmission system using a two-dimensional communication device at Wireless Japan 2011. This system allows devices to be wire[...]

NICT demonstrate Wireless Charging Using A Flexible 2D Communication Sheet

Via NICT