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The latest in research from the Advanced Institute for Materials Research (AIMR) at Tohoku University, Japan—an innovative, interdisciplinary research center for materials science.

Latest Articles01/28/2019

Research Highlight
Crystal structure: Fourth crystallographic phase uncovered

A new crystallographic phase found in metal oxides will force crystallographers to update their classification system for materials

Research Highlight
Neuroscience: Neuronal networks in dishes

A simple model of the brain consisting of four circuits of rat neurons reveals how the brain strikes the right balance between two processing strategies

Research Highlights

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Superconductivity: A potential hide-out for Majorana fermions
11/30/2018
Metal oxide nanoparticles: Scrutinizing cerium oxide from all angles
10/29/2018
Colloidal nanocrystals: Mesostructured matter in a jam
09/25/2018
Block copolymers: How to make virus-like nanoparticles

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In the Spotlight

12/25/2018Featured researchers
Transcending research boundaries
09/25/2018International workshops
Deepening existing connections with Europe and Asia
03/26/2018International symposium
New beginnings in materials science and spintronics
11/27/2017Top-level interview
Creating a world-leading materials science center that transcends borders

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