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‘Carbon-negative’ concrete that absorbs CO2 from the atmosphere
J-STORIES - Demand for concrete has increased alongside rapid urbanization around the world. However, due to...
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Metaverse classroom eases school refusers back into education
J-STORIES - In Japan, so-called “school refusal” is a major problem, with 299,048 children not attending elementary...
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Using ‘avatar’ cells to test cancer drugs and come up with personalized treatments
J-STORIES - When treating cancer, it is vital to analyze the characteristics of a patient’s tumor...
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Tapping the diversity and expertise of refugees to create innovation
J-STORIES - The number of refugees worldwide is currently the highest it has been since World...
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A 3D bioprinter that can create transplantable organs from patients’ own cells
J-Stories Executive Editor Toshi Maeda interviews Shizuka Akieda, CEO of Cyfuse Biomedical K.K. There are about...
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Evolving electric wheelchairs: From welfare equipment to personal mobility
J-STORIES ー Today, there is a growing effort to use electric wheelchairs as a means of...
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A lightweight robot that can be worn like clothing
J-STORIES - As some countries, including Japan, deal with the challenges of aging and shrinking populations,...
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An electrically assisted bicycle that can recharge even going uphill
J-STORIES - In 2022, almost three decades after the world’s first electrically assisted bicycles appeared in...
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The future of flavor: New technology aims to make low-salt diets more enjoyable
J-STORIES – While it's well-known that excessive salt intake can lead to high blood pressure and...
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INTERVIEW | How to sell innovation in cut-throat, low-margin industries
This content is provided in partnership with Tokyo-based startup podcast Disrupting Japan. Please enjoy the podcast...
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