A notable scientist has passed away. Hideki Shirakawa was a co-winner of a prestigious award for his work on conductive materials. He was 90 years old at the time of his death.

Shirakawa's research focused on polymers and their ability to conduct electricity. His work, along with that of American scientists, showed that certain materials could be used in electronic applications. The University of Tsukuba, where Shirakawa taught, announced his death on August 24, but did not provide further details on the circumstances.

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