Japan

A new theory predicts one of the effects of macroscopic mechanical forces on mechanochemical organic synthesis by a ball mill.

A symposium that will discuss how to address multifaceted challenges of inequality and promote science for sustainability will take place in person and online on February 8, 2025.

Researchers from Osaka University have developed a groundbreaking method to expand the palette of bioluminescent protein colors for cell labeling. By creating 20 distinct colors, they have enabled the simultaneous detection of multiple labeled cells using a standard camera. This innovative approach simplifies the tracking of individual cells within a population and holds significant potential for applications such as monitoring cell fate or identifying rare cells with unique responses to drugs.

Novel crystal patterning method shows promise for photomechanical applications

Juvenile dolphins were found to have specialized receptors for fatty acids on their tongues, offering new insights into their growth and feeding habits.

Technology uses biomass-derived compounds and ammonia to produce an eco-friendly alternative plastic

Development of polymer syntheses using diazocarbonyl compounds as monomers

A research team proposes a method to assess cancer patients for their likelihood to either respond to treatment or relapse.

Astronomer John Silverman works just outside of Tokyo but spends his days with some of the world's biggest telescopes in Hawaii, Chile, and space to study the earliest black holes in the Universe.

Tsuyoshi Watanabe uses corals to understand the environment of the past and what it can tell us about people living then.

Additional data can help differentiate subtle gestures, hand positions, facial expressions

Zebrafish arrestins take turns inactivating key protein depending on intensity of light

Nanopapers that swell into larger 3D structures pave the path towards designs of intelligent materials like robotic sensors and tissue engineering.

A newly designed model system simulates how viruses exit cells, offering potential advancements in targeted drug delivery and biotechnology.

Electron spin states can now be efficiently explored at much higher resolution, opening new opportunities for faster electronics including quantum computers.

Quantum criticality induced by “lazy” valence electrons

The algorithm uses data from existing materials to accurately predict the strength and flexibility of new unknown polymers.

A century-old theory proposed by Nobel laureate Linus Pauling has been proven by scientists in Japan.

Groundwater and multilevel cooperation in recovery efforts mitigated water crisis after flooding

Moving in Sync, Slowly, in Glassy Liquids

Key indicator for chemical activity, correlation between liquid and active bubbles generated clarified

Deformation in thin membrane can be measured using simple method

How do Directional Connections Shape Complex Dynamics in Neuronal Networks?

Researchers from Osaka University have developed a technology for voltage-controlled magnetization switching, which has the potential to be implemented in next-generation computational memory. This advanced technology enables low-energy data writing operations with non-volatility, making it scalable for future applications that require stable and reliable memory.

Groundbreaking cerium oxide-based thermal switches achieve remarkable performance, transforming heat flow control with sustainable and efficient technology.

Researchers at Tohoku University have created a perpendicular magnetized film that may change the game for spintronics memory devices.

New formula for hyperfiltration and glomerular filtration rate takes natural decline into account

Cyborg insects integrate living organisms with electronic control units, enabling programmable behavior and superior adaptability to complex terrains compared to conventional robots. While progress has been made in single-cyborg control, coordinating multi-cyborg systems remains challenging due to variability in individual insect responses to control inputs. To address this, this research team developed a novel swarm navigation algorithm specifically designed for cyborg insects and succeeded in making them reach a goal in a group on an obstructed soft terrain.

A team from Osaka University has reported a Raman microscopy technique that produced images up to eight times brighter than those achieved with conventional Raman techniques. Imaging of frozen biological samples reduced the noise introduced by the motion of material over long acquisition times. The technique is expected to broaden understanding in many areas of the biological sciences by allowing high-quality images and chemical information to be captured without the need for staining.

Intimate insights into relationship between cost of gamete production and sexual selection