Using computer simulations, researchers have been able to create a systemic approach for using the ion-exchange method, thereby reducing the resources spent exploring inorganic materials. #MaterialsScience #IonExchange #InorganicMaterials #TohokuUniversity bit.ly/4d2PT7c

Researchers have used fluorescence calcium sensors to track astrocytes' role in epileptic seizures, revealing that their increased activity starts approximately 20 seconds before the onset of epileptic neuronal hyperactivity.
#Brain #TohokuUniversity
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Tohoku University's Environmental Studies department is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to work on economic-energy modeling for decentralized energy systems.
#Recruitment #EnergySystems #ElectricVehicles #TohokuUniversity
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Researchers have developed a probabilistic computer prototype that utilizes a complementary metal-oxide semiconductor circuit with a limited number of stochastic nanomagnets.
#ProbabilisticComputing #Spintronics #TohokuUniversity
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Tohoku University’s Department of Electrical Engineering seeks to hire a professor capable of advancing research on electric energy generation, spanning from individual devices to complex systems. The deadline to apply is July 26, 2024.
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Spring Festival 2024 was held this past weekend to give new undergraduates a look at some of the student clubs and activities available at Tohoku University. The 2-day event featured information booths, performances and hands-on demonstrations.
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A recent study by Tohoku University researchers has shed light on the association between dairy product consumption and odd-number carbon chain fatty acids (odd-FA) within the Japanese population.
#Dairy #Lipids #Diet #TohokuUniversity
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We're wrapping up the week with this view from the PR Office.
Enjoy the last of the cherry blossoms this weekend!
And if you're a first year or new student, do stop by our Spring Festival at Kawauchi Campus.
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Tohoku University's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering is seeking a postdoctoral researcher for the Moonshot R&D project. More details can be found here: bit.ly/49xYoEC
#Recruitment #DataAnalysis #CivilEngineering #TohokuUniversity

The spring 2024 session of the Tohoku University Japanese Programme (TUJP) recently concluded. Participants from partner universities took Japanese language classes and cultural workshops alongside Tohoku University students for an immersive experience.
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This year’s International Conference on Flow Dynamics will be held from November 18—20 at Sendai’s International Center. The event will also be livestreamed, so those wanting to attend online are welcome.
#ICFD2023 #FlowDynamics #TohokuUniversity
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Tohoku University’s new president Teiji Tominaga recently met with media for the first time since taking office, and spoke of his early priorities for the university.
#tohokuuniversity #media #newpresident
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Tohoku University’s Department of Mechanical Systems Engineering seeks to appoint an associate professor capable of teaching, researching, and publishing on thermofluids. The deadline to apply is June 30, 2024.
#Thermofluids #Recruitment #TohokuUniversity
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Spring is back and so are the campus food trucks!
From April 9, a new round of food trucks will be at Kawauchi Campus on Tuesdays and Wednesday to offer more diverse lunch options. Check the article for the April menu.
#tohokuuniversity #campuslife
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A common bottleneck of nanocellular graphene (NCG) is the cracks that appear during the manufacturing process; but researchers have discovered a technique that leads to crack-free NCG.
#MaterialsScience #Graphene #SodiumBatteries #TohokuUniversity
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Ferroptosis is a form of cell death that can be harnessed to target cancer, with researchers recently finding a simple way to assess the enzymes essential to this process.
#CancerResearch #AntiCancerDrugs #Health #Medicine #TohokuUniversity
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Researchers from Tohoku University have come up with a new method to form polymer particles that are adorned with gold nanoparticles, bolstering the sensitivity in detecting antigen-antibody reactions. #Influenza #COVID19 #TohokuUniversity
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The Spring 2024 Entrance Ceremony was held today at Xebio Arena Sendai for more than 5,000 new undergraduate and graduate students. We wish everyone a warm welcome to the Tohoku University family!
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Researchers at Tohoku University have reported on a high-performance, paper-based magnesium-air battery, which mimics photosynthesis in plants. #GreenEnergy #MagnesiumBatteries #Paper #TohokuUniversity
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The Graduate School of Life Sciences is seeking to hire an assistant professor to engage in research related to watershed ecology. The deadline to apply is May 10. #Ecology #Recruitment #LifeSciences #TohokuUniversity
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