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What is NIMS?

What is NIMS?

NIMS stands for National Institute for Materials Science. As this name suggests, we carry out research and development related to materials and substances—as the only public institute in Japan working in this field.
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The Power of NIMS

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Paper Cited 57,000 Times! The World's Highest Standard Crystal is Here

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"A Message to Future Scientists"

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To Future Scientists #17 "Curie Engine"

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Learn by reading our visually compelling publications

We publish a magazine that illustrates what is going on ‘now’ at NIMS

NIMS NOW International

In a colorful format, NIMS NOW International brings you noteworthy research results along with information about our future research direction, interviews with NIMS researchers and special outside guests, and details of our collaborations with external institutions. All of this can help you understand what is happening ‘now’ at NIMS.

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Materials? Research?
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Vol.17 No.2 <2019　Feburary-March>

150th anniversary of the periodic table of chemical elements

Vol.18 No.4 <2020 July-August>

Materials Visual Guide with Onomatopoeia

Vol.20 No.3 <2022 May-June>

THE ECCENTRIC VIEWS OF MATERIALS SCIENTISTS

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