What is NIMS?
What is NIMS?
'NIMS' stands for National Institute for Materials Science.
As the name suggests, we carry out research and development related to materials and substances—as the only public institution in Japan engaged in this field.
Read the "NIMS: A Unique Research Institute!" page to get an overview of NIMS.
- How does NIMS research relate to our lives?
- What makes NIMS different from other research institutes?
For those who want to know more about NIMS
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Latest research videos
The Power of NIMS
Paper Cited 57,000 Times! The World's Highest Standard Crystal is Here
NIMS x EUPHRATES
"A Message to Future Scientists"
To Future Scientists #17 "Curie Engine"
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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Have fun with this even if you think complex topics are beyond you!
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- Find out what’s ‘hot’ now in materials research
- U-35 – Young Innovators Shaping the Future of Material Development
- The Researcher's Perspective
- This and more is delivered monthly, plus special editions before important events.
*Email newsletters (mailmags) are basically written in japanese.
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