Tag: TOHOKU UNIVERSITY

Subjective haptic vertical

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Our ability to perceive what is truly vertical is crucial. Without it, we would struggle to perform simple tasks such as holding a cup of coffee without spilling it and maintaining appropriate body posture. Now, an international team of scientists from Japan, Canada and Germany have discovered a new situation from our everyday environment where Read more about Subjective haptic vertical[…]

Improved biomaterials that can replace or support damaged bones has risen

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A research group has revealed a cobalt-chromium-based biomaterial that mimics the flexibility of human bones and possesses excellent wear resistance. The new biomaterial could be used for implants such as hip or knee joint replacements and bone plates, alleviating problems associated with conventional implant materials. Details of their research were published in the journal Advanced Materials on Read more about Improved biomaterials that can replace or support damaged bones has risen[…]

Damage to steel wires inside external cables now visible through non-destructive methods

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Researchers at Tohoku University have found a way to make covered or hidden PC steel wires visible, by developing a new terahertz wave light source featuring both light and radio-wave characteristics. This new technology will be especially useful in the safety inspection of extradosed and other types of bridges that use PC steel wires hidden Read more about Damage to steel wires inside external cables now visible through non-destructive methods[…]