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2023.11.30

Successful extraction of methanol and hydrogen from lignin compounds in wood via electrolysis under mild conditions: Nagoya University expects to contribute to CO₂ reduction

2023.11.30

A new 3.5-million-year-old Nymphalidae fossil species discovered in Japan by Keio Yochisha Elementary School and Kagoshima University

2023.11.29

Kindai University clarifies a cause of severe acute pancreatitis — Entry of gut fungal mycobiome into the pancreas activates intracellular LRRK2

2023.11.29

RIKEN discovers the secret behind the color and luster of the 'Yuteki Tenmoku' Tea Bowl, a national treasure

2023.11.29

Parasitic Echinococcus multilocularis in Hokkaido originated from an Alaskan island more than 3000km away — Verification by Hokkaido University

2023.11.28

Saitama University clarifies the moment when plants perceive 'smell': Collective defense response in preparation for attack

2023.11.28

Beech forests in Kyushu in decline due to soil erosion from too many deer: Investigation in Miyazaki by Kyushu University

2023.11.27

JAEA develop a method to estimate magma pathways under volcanos using contour line data

2023.11.24

Three undescribed yeast species discovered in the gut of green lacewing: Surveyed in Nagano and Ibaraki by the University of Tsukuba

2023.11.24

Ultra-sensitive free-space optical communication method demonstrated using a photonic crystal laser by KDDI and Kyoto University

2023.11.24

Plans for research achievements to be published without delay: Specific plans provided at the CSTI Meeting held on October 19

2023.11.22

Easily peelable and recyclable strong adhesive: Demonstrates adhesive strength even underwater; strong potential for use in infrastructure repair

2023.11.22

Quasicrystals discovered using machine learning algorithm 'for the first time in 40 years' — Technology for predicting thermally stable chemical compositions developed by ISM

2023.11.22

Positive aspects of Asian dust: Supplying "nutrient" iron to organisms in the North Pacific Ocean

2023.11.22

The Japanese honeybee is divided into three regional populations — Tohoku University clarifies whether anthropogenic migration inhibits local adaptation

2023.11.21

RIKEN clarifies information processing in the brain — Dopaminergic neurons encode odor perception

2023.11.21

Optical/electromagnetic wave imaging sensor printed on soft sheet with high adhesion using liquid ink — Chuo University devises new production process

2023.11.20

Saitama Institute of Technology's self-driving bus travels on public roads in Tokyo

2023.11.20

Kyushu University succeed in direct regeneration of neurons in a mouse model: Functional recovery after stroke

2023.11.20

Collaborative work between AI and researchers to improve high-temperature strength of materials: NIMS and Nagoya University devised a two-stage heat treatment method

2023.11.17

The farthest protocluster observed by the University of Tsukuba and other organizations

2023.11.17

AIST clarifies that insects exhibit functional switch of intestinal bacteria — Triggered during metamorphosis

2023.11.17

Hokkaido University clarifies that dominant zooplankton species in the Artic ocean has undergone ecological changes due to environmental change

2023.11.16

Tokyo Tech develops novel blue OLED with the lowest voltage ever reported

2023.11.15

AI powder mixing simulation developed by OMU: 350 times faster than conventional methods with hopes of homogenizing pharmaceuticals and batteries

2023.11.14

Porous material that only adsorbs CO₂ but not nine similar gases synthesized by the Kyoto University and Tongji University in China

2023.11.14

Degradable and recyclable plant-based high-performance polyester developed by TMU and ORIST

2023.11.13

Environmental Doomsday Clock sits at 9:31, 'Extremely Concerned' status, again this year amidst anxiety about biodiversity and climate change

2023.11.13

Clonal seed formation without fertilization — Yokohama City University discovers novel rice strain

2023.11.10

Preventing dementia with early intervention: AI assessment of the brain health of elderly individuals through their responses during a phone call

2023.11.10

JSCE chooses 21 new entries to civil engineering heritage sites that embody "The beauty of engineering"

2023.11.10

Kanazawa University confirms antidepressant-like effects of unripe tomato compounds in mice

2023.11.10

Chubu University discovers five bioluminescent snail species in Thailand

2023.11.09

JAMSTEC discovers fluid pathways from the area of slow earthquakes to the seafloor surface at the plate boundary fault in the Hyuga-nada area

2023.11.09

MRI for human embryo observation developed at the University of Tsukuba: Spatial resolution of 0.01 millimeter achieved

2023.11.09

Health-related decline in HRQOL in patients with ACHDs: Tohoku University reveals unemployment, smoking, and other factors as causes

2023.11.08

IES reveals that organically bound tritium metabolically discharged 'without accumulation' in olive flounder rearing experiment: Addressing concerns about the discharge of treated water

2023.11.08

Success using atomic force microscopy in CO oxidation on oxidized rutile TiO₂ surface

2023.11.08

Setsunan University and the University of Tsukuba clarify that secondary metabolites in mold inhibit insect growth

2023.11.07

Rankings of Japanese universities in world rankings — Change in evaluation indicators proves advantageous

2023.11.07

NTT enhances optical fiber communications using space division multiplexing technology − 67% reduction in power consumption achieved

2023.11.06

When does 'death feigning' stop? Okayama University clarifies the ecology of Tribolium castaneum: Aggregation pheromones hasten awakening

2023.11.06

Keio University led group clarify that intracellular magnesium ions protect the skin from oxidative stress

2023.11.06

JAMSTEC, Kyushu University led group discover salts and organic sulfur molecules in the asteroid Ryugu

2023.11.02

Highly accurate sorting of seeds using AI leads to improvement in eligibility rates: Kyushu University develops technology to prevent seed loss

2023.11.02

The University of Tokyo progress understanding of phase separation in polymer solutions

2023.11.02

Tohoku University clarifies a mechanism regulating the number of insulin cells — Increase during pregnancy and a decrease after being phagocytosed

2023.11.01

Nagoya City University led group identifies important brain regions in gene-deficient mice with behavioral disorders: Involvement of Scn2a gene in schizophrenia

2023.11.01

RIKEN and Kobe University jointly shed light on treatment of 'idiopathic' pulmonary fibrosis — Triggered by aging of type II alveolar epithelial cells

2023.11.01

Nagoya University clarifies a path towards treatment of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis — Cholesterol accumulation in macrophages worsens symptoms by promoting liver fibrosis