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2025.03.31

Saitama Medical University discovers new therapeutic target for diabetes mellitus — Promoting proliferation of pancreatic β-cells

2025.03.31

Osaka University deposit vanadium dioxide thin film on 2D materials: New applications expected in the semiconductor industry

2025.03.28

Japan-U.S. joint research proposes five mechanisms for how vertebrate activity affects soil organisms: Deeper understanding expected in aboveground-belowground interactions

2025.03.28

A new endemic species of freshwater red alga discovered inhabiting an artificial waterfall in Kitanomaru Garden by the National Museum of Nature and Science

2025.03.27

Development of DNA-based fluorescent labeling for high-precision observation of protein movement: Tohoku University and Mie University aim to advance understanding of ALS and other diseases

2025.03.27

Automated generation of work improvement advice to resolve shortage of on-site instructors — Technology development using video analysis and generative AI

2025.03.27

Fostering Science, Technology, and Innovation Talent in Asia-Pacific: Insights from Asia and Pacific Research Center, Japan Science and Technology Agency

2025.03.26

Wild medaka fish spawn late at night, not dawn: Osaka Metropolitan University finds results differing from conventional wisdom through field observations in Gifu

2025.03.26

Achieving movement speed and run-length similar to natural proteins with an artificial molecular motor

2025.03.26

Escape from reactive oxygen species cause of cancer metastasis: Hopes for development of inhibitor

2025.03.26

Ten species of Pannychia holothuroids, including 4 potentially new species, discovered in the Pacific — Museum specimens from around the world reveal the diversity of deep-sea ecosystems

2025.03.25

Periodontitis-induced inflammation accelerates aging — Negative effects on organs, including muscle weakness

2025.03.25

A gel preparation containing tea catechins as a safe therapeutic agent for stomatitis developed by researchers at Tokyo University of Science

2025.03.25

Researchers at the University of Fukui, Kagoshima University find cognitive behavioral therapy effective in alleviating ADHD symptoms

2025.03.24

NASA probe brings back samples from asteroid Bennu, discovers diverse amino acids: International research group confirmed the discovery of "Materials responsible for life"

2025.03.24

Successful creation of hyperuniform glass: New findings on ideal glass transition by a research group at the University of Tokyo

2025.03.24

Integration of micro-LEDs and neural electrodes: Toyohashi University of Technology and Tohoku University develop a system — Recording deep neural activity in living tissue with high spatial-temporal resolution

2025.03.21

Ultralow-power 500-pW transistor that mimics "biological neural tissues" for highly efficient processing of slow signals

2025.03.21

Okayama University demonstrates that flies die within seven days of exposure when caffeine used as an insecticide

2025.03.21

New yeast species in Okinawan fruit flies with heat resistance up to 35℃ discovered by Osaka University researchers

2025.03.21

Microplastic dynamics vary within the same fish species in fresh and seawater: The University of Tokyo reveals findings

2025.03.19

Trial run of avatars to streamline hospital reception areas at Kindai University Hospital

2025.03.19

NEC Communication Systems release version 2 of its NEC 3D Volume Measurement Software

2025.03.19

Using vocalization to increase success rate in ball games — Shizuoka University reveals how the brain differentiates multiple types of ball

2025.03.18

Where does our sense of ownership come from? Kansai University led group reveals formation via agency over things

2025.03.18

Promising sustainable aviation fuel developed from Okinawan inedible subtropical plants: 100% biomass derived and compliant with international standards

2025.03.17

Repeated drying and wetting increases soil CO₂ emissions: Microbial cell disruption a potential factor

2025.03.17

New molecular mechanism involved in cellular senescence discovered: Expectations for rejuvenation through gene expression control

2025.03.17

Science Tokyo develops simple and inexpensive high-contrast electron microscopy imaging method

2025.03.14

25 distinctive regional core universities selected for MEXT's J-PEAKS program: Max 5.5 billion yen in research support per school over 5 years

2025.03.14

World's thinnest terahertz wave absorber developed by the University of Tokyo and Nippon Denko: Expectations for application in 6G antennas

2025.03.14

Intestinal hormone "CCHa1" regulates lifespan by preventing excessive protein intake — Impaired function leads to shortened lifespan

2025.03.14

Wakayama Medical University clarifies that increased regulatory T cells suppress liver inflammation: A clue for MASH treatment

2025.03.14

Discovery of a transition from the topological to the chaotic in nonlinear topological materials

2025.03.12

JAMSTEC and AIST identify bacteria that produce methanol from formic acid: New natural gas production pathway

2025.03.12

Nagasaki University discovers that Japanese blue-lined octopus releases venom from skin in the presence of predators

2025.03.12

Nagoya University reveals two escape strategies used by crickets inside ant nests to avoid danger

2025.03.11

Reform of KAKENHI aims to improve Japan's research capabilities ― Reinforcement of international joint research from multiple angles

2025.03.11

New quantum infrared spectroscopy method developed by Kyoto University: Realization of compact devices is expected

2025.03.11

Discovery of three new Semisulcospira species that originated in Lake Biwa by Kyoto University led group

2025.03.10

Tokai University reveals causative gene in autism spectrum disorder functions in immune cells in the brain

2025.03.10

Digital signature scheme "QR-UOV" developed in Japan for secure cryptography in the age of quantum computing: Advances to second round of US standardization competition

2025.03.10

New microscopy technique allows for measuring stiffness of living bacteria: Developments from ExCELLS

2025.03.10

JAXA and NEC realize world's first 1.5-μm-band inter-satellite optical communication for ultrahigh-capacity mission data transmission

2025.03.05

World's highest heat storage density achieved in first ever water-based heat storage material — Developed by Mitsubishi and Science Tokyo

2025.03.05

Non-classical light pulses used in optical quantum computing platform for the first time by the University of Tokyo, NTT, and NICT

2025.03.05

Degree of housing damage not a factor in mortality risk following Great East Japan Earthquake: Follow-up survey of 60,000 people by Tohoku University

2025.03.05

University of Tsukuba finds interaction between tropics and mid-high latitudes brings an end to the rainy season in Japan

2025.03.04

Drug discovery venture "Renascience" to be established in Tohoku University for accelerating longevity research: Comments from Sho Kato, Head of TREx

2025.03.04

Survival strategy of potatoes and tomatoes ― Avoiding self-toxicity while producing protective agents: Discovery of key enzyme by Kobe University group

2025.03.04

Discovery of two new lamprey species: Five species of the genus Lethenteron in Japan reported by National Fisheries University and other institutions

2025.03.03

Organic crystal materials that exhibit circularly polarized luminescence developed by YNU, Kindai University, and Science Tokyo ― A path for the realization of practical solid-state materials emitting circularly polarized light

2025.03.03

Starting leisure activities reduces risk of death and need for nursing care ― Institute of Science Tokyo analyzes data on older adults