Okayama University e-Bulletin Vol.7
June 24, 2014
Source: Okayama University, Japan, Planning and Public Information Division
SUBLECT LINE: Okayama University e-Bulletin: Innovative pendulum for converting tidal energy into electrical power
For immediate release: 24 June 2014
Okayama University, Japan publishes the latest issue of its online newsletter, Okayama University e-Bulletin: //www.okayama-u.ac.jp/user/kouhou/ebulletin/
Okayama University e-Bulletin highlights news and views from one of Japan's largest comprehensive universities internationally recognized for its dynamic and innovative approach to interdisciplinary scientific research and pioneering educational programs.
(Okayama, Japan, 24 June 2014) Content highlights include innovative technology for converting tidal energy into electrical power; plant science and plant models for crop breeding of the future; photosynthesis and new model for the quality control of Photosystem II; repairing DNA lesions for mammalian development; and potential of iron-oxidizing bacteria for producing lithium-ion battery anode material.
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Contents of the June 2014 issue of Okayama University e-Bulletin:
OKAYAMA UNIVERSITY e-Bulletin
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Okayama University e-Bulletin highlights news and views from one of Japan's largest comprehensive universities internationally recognized for its dynamic and innovative approach to interdisciplinary scientific research and pioneering educational programs
Feature
Pendulum power: Innovative pendulum-dynamo for converting tidal energy into electrical power
Pendulum power: Innovative pendulum-dynamo for converting tidal energy into electrical power
Okayama University's Shinji Hiejima is looking for industrial partners to commercialize his experimentally proven and patented concept of the Hydro-VENUS system for converting tidal energy into electrical power.
News
First deposit from Japan: Barley seeds are preserved in Svalbard Global Seed Vault
Okayama University Staff Join the Sports Day in Cambodia
African Educators Begin Course at Okayama University
Okayama University receives the "Business Matching Award" at "nano tech 2014"
Research highlights
Plant science: Plant models for crop breeding of the future
Photosynthesis: New model of the quality control of Photosystem II
Repairing DNA lesion
Bacterial Nanometric Amorphous Fe-Based Oxide: Potential of Lithium-Ion Battery Anode Material
Intellectual Property and Enterprise
Synthesis of novel homeostasis modulators by "Westernized Kampo Medicine"
—Retinoid X Receptor Partial-Agonists Exert Anti-type 2 Diabetes Effects with Less Adverse Effects than Full-Agonists—
Topics
Letters from alumni
Dr. Ahmed AL-Sultan
Statistical analyst, Directorate general of civil aviation, Kuwait International Airport.
Okayama Travelogue
International research: Collaborative Research Center of Okayama University for Infectious Diseases in India
Club Activities
Okayama University figure skating club
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About Okayama University
Okayama University is one of the largest comprehensive universities in Japan with roots going back to the Medical Training Place sponsored by the Lord of Okayama and established in 1870. Now with 1,300 faculty and 14,000 students, the University offers courses in specialties ranging from medicine and pharmacy to humanities and physical sciences. Okayama University is located in the heart of Japan approximately 3 hours west of Tokyo by Shinkansen.
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