Friday Special Lectures for High School and University Students

Biogeography: the science of biological distribution

Just as humans spread from Africa to the rest of the world, every living organism (species) on Earth has experienced its own unique history before “establishing" its current distribution. Understanding the background of how these organisms are distributed will give “us" a new perspective on nature, including biodiversity. In this lecture, we will discuss processes that shaped the distribution of …

Lecturer | Hajime Ikeda

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Lecturer | Noriyuki Suetsugu

Mechanism of plant “movement” in response to light

Since plants cannot move from place to place, they sensitively monitor the ever-changing light environment for efficient photosynthesis and perform various responses to light, including the “movement” of organs, tissues, cells, and organelles. This lecture will review the molecular mechanisms of plant “movement” in response to light, in particular the light-induced movement of chloroplasts where …

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炭素資源を活かす新しい触媒　～持続可能な未来のために

化学産業は化石資源を原料として有用物質を創出します。プラスチックはその好例です。しかし、化石資源の枯渇や、製品の使い捨て・焼却による二酸化炭素の発生などの問題を解決するには、限られた炭素資源の有効利用が重要です。本講では触媒開発を中心に、持続可能な未来のためにできることについて論じます。★高校生と大学生のための金曜特別講座 ★あなたのシェアが、ほかの誰かの学びに繋がるかもしれません。お気に入…

Lecturer | Kyoko Nozaki