Advanced Science

A fundamental effect associated with electrons also occurs in non-charged particles—a potential boon for spintronics

Theoretical physicists find evidence of a new state of matter in a simple oxide

The Waseda University Library came into existence in 1882. The library was established together with the founding of Tokyo Senmon Gakko, a school which was the precursor to Waseda University.

The ability to observe individual proteins as they react and combine provides remarkable insights into the complex world of cell signaling

Chemical-genomic profiling of bioactive therapeutic compounds reveals therapeutically exploitable signaling activity at fungal cell membranes

A network of filamentary conducting paths is behind the transition between insulating and conducting states in complex oxides

The first direct observation of an unusual magnetic structure could lead to novel electronic and magnetic memory devices

Producing isolated laser pulses in just attoseconds made easier using a two-color laser field

Information engineering at RIKEN extends the evolution of life into the digital realm

Tokyo, 15 August - A nuclear protein of previously unknown function has been shown to regulate the migration of tumor cells in the spread of melanoma, the most deadly form of skin cancer.

A comparative study of two closely related organic insulators highlights the unusual properties of quantum spin liquids

Unusual properties predicted in superconducting thin films could deliver perfect lenses and other novel applications

Tokyo, 20 July - Scientists at Stanford University and RIKEN have revealed new clues on the microscopic processes by which resistance in certain materials is dramatically altered by the presence of magnetic fields.

Interference patterns made by wave-like electrons reveal that tiny atomic magnets are critical to iron-based superconductors

Single water molecules can now be sliced into different atomic components, thanks to the electronic properties of ultrathin oxide films

The interaction between dense galaxy clusters and large-scale cosmic structures leads to intense shock waves that illustrate the evolution of the universe

Artificial ‘molecules’ with an asymmetric structure can control the flow of electrons in semiconductor materials

Tokyo, 13 June - A research team in Japan has uncovered the mechanism underlying the antifungal activity of theonellamide (TNM), a bioactive compound found in a species of marine sponge. The finding provides new insights toward the development of antifungal drugs, with broader applications to drug analysis in areas such as cancer research.

The presence of exotic particles, called spinons, might now be detectable in a magnetic field, providing insight into quantum magnet properties

The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology’s Private University Academic Research Development Promotion Project is a project to ensure private universities become a foundation for research and development and a pillar for promoting development.

"Research organizations", independently introduced by Waseda University, are the organizational framework meant to fulfill a general role, as well as to promote strategic research activity on the part of the university.

The essence of the hardware design for TWENDY-ONE is “the softness of machines.” By adding softness to the skin and joints of the arms and trunk, it is possible to protect people from the shock of the unexpected conflict with the robot.

A superconducting circuit that strongly interacts with light paves the way for optical computing schemes

Theoretical simulations of protein structures using better computational methods provide important information on the biological functions that make life possible.

Tokyo, 22 April - A research team at RIKEN has experimentally determined the mechanism underlying the formation of electron pairs in iron-based high-temperature superconductors. The landmark finding, reported in the April 23rd issue of Science, establishes a key role for magnetism in superconductivity.

Tokyo, 19 April - A research team at RIKEN has succeeded for the first time in selectively controlling for reaction products in the dissociation of a single water molecule on an ultrathin film. The reaction opens the door to the creation of novel functional catalysts and applications in clean energy production.

Mapping the shape and dynamics of a molecule’s outer electron cloud is now possible using a novel experimental technique

On 19 January 2010, RIKEN and the Max Planck Society for the Advancement of Science (MPG) signed a memorandum of understanding toward the establishment of a new joint center focused on research in chemical biology.

A team headed by researchers at RIKEN and the Academia Sinica Institute of Astronomy and Astrophysics has uncovered details explaining the growth of galaxy clusters, the largest gravitationally-bound objects known to exist, offering new clues about the evolution of our universe.