University of Tsukuba

Tsukuba University researchers create Carbon-based material, harder than diamond

Researchers at the University of Tsukuba, Japan have created a new form of carbon that is harder than a diamond. They have named this structure ‘pentadiamond’, which they believe may be useful for replacing current synthetic diamonds in difficult cutting manufacturing tasks.

Jul 02, 2020, 22:27 PM IST

Ashes from supernova explosions littered Earth's ocean floor

Some theories suggest cosmic rays from the supernovae could have increased cloud cover.

Apr 07, 2016, 22:17 PM IST

3D printed human organ models to get cheaper

Researchers at University of Tsukuba in conjunction with Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. (DNP) developed the low cost human organ model production technique for use with 3D printers.

Jan 11, 2016, 16:49 PM IST