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<p style="text-align:justify"><strong>Acetylene is an essential precursor in the production of resins and plastics such as PVC, as well as a useful gas in many industrial processes. However, its synthesis requires fossil fuels, making it environmentally taxing. Now, researchers from Japan have developed an innovative electrochemical technique to produce acetylene using carbon dioxide and water as raw materials. This method could greatly reduce the carbon footprint of acetylene synthesis and contribute to sustainable carbon capture technologies. </strong></p>
The extent of paternal involvement in childcare has been historically restricted in Japan because of the ingrained gender-based division of labor. However, recent trends show a paradigm shift in paternal parenting attitudes across Japan. A recent study examines paternal care among 6-month-old Japanese infants and its impact on various developmental outcomes at the age of 3 years. The study also assessed the impact of reduction of maternal parenting stress on childcare outcomes.
Teachers often repeat a student’s answer followed by an interrogative tag such as ‘you know’, ‘isn’t it’, and ‘right?’, to ensure that students feel like a collective during a classroom discussion. A new study from Japan explored the use of ‘ne’, a term with similar meaning as these interrogative tags, that are commonly used by Japanese teachers. The researchers found that using this strategy can often limit the response of some students and prevent follow-up questions.