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2021.09.16

Carbene catalysts provide eco-friendly bond cleavage method

2021.09.16

Orientated growth of organic-inorganic hybrid crystals on substrate provides pathway to highly conductive thin films

2021.09.16

An investigation into the chemical bonds of superheavy elements leads to unexpected outcomes

2021.09.14

Development of new skin regeneration therapy for Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevi

2021.09.14

Bone marrow derived blood clots provide superior clinical results

2021.09.14

Rice derived oral vaccines provide potential solution for protection against cholera

2021.09.13

Identification of AIOLOS deficiency and the clarification of its pathogenesis may lead to new therapeutic discoveries

2021.09.13

Industry-academia consortium starts production of new modified lignin

2021.09.13

New genus of crab displaying remarkable asymmetrical reproductive structures discovered on Okinawa

2021.09.10

What determines skill at ball sports?
An investigation by Jobu University and collaborators

2021.09.10

NEDO develops "iFactory," resulting in 80% energy reductions compared to conventional methods

2021.09.10

Collaborative patrol system developed by NICT using robots equipped with mmWave IoT devices
Collecting 4K resolution video without the need for broadband communication infrastructure

2021.09.09

Does high alcohol tolerance cause diabetes?
A link between blood glucose levels and alcohol tolerance

2021.09.09

Yokogawa Bio Frontier commences sale of high-performance nanocellulose material "S-CNF"

2021.09.09

Deciphering the inner workings of the brain; working memory and decision making controlled by the prefrontal cortex

2021.09.08

A ferrimagnet with multiple heat control methods; expectations for more efficient refrigeration methods

2021.09.08

World first water-air combination drone developed by joint KDDI, Prodrone collaboration

2021.09.08

Precision magnetometry achieved by the University of Tokyo

2021.09.08

Graphene nanoribbon semiconducting expression and metallic properties clarified by Osaka University

2021.09.08

Three species, including a new species of cockroach, found in the Nansei Islands are designated as "Critically Endangered Species."

2021.09.07

Regular exercise promotes blood vessel health
Atherosclerosis suppression via the optimization of autophagy

2021.09.07

RIKEN reveals four new genetic susceptibility factors associated with atopic dermatitis in the Japanese population

2021.09.07

A stride towards the clarifying the mechanisms of neurogenerative diseases through evaluation of the liquid-liquid phase separation of proteins

2021.09.06

30th Blue Planet Prize Winners
Prof. Ramanathan: Contributing to Mitigating Climate Change
Prof. Munasinghe: Creating Sustainomics

2021.09.06

Winners of the 36th Kyoto Prize selected

2021.09.03

Selective dendrite reinforcement modulated by secreted BMP ligands and glutamate

2021.09.03

Inhibition of root parasitic plants achieved through development of novel chemical compound

2021.09.03

Quantum chemical calculations give glimpse into lichens ability to retain radioactive cesium and other alkali metals

2021.09.02

Nanoparticle-mist deposition method opens a new path to environmentally friendly displays

2021.09.02

Converting agricultural waste into new resources: isolation of cellulose nanofibers from hop stems

2021.09.02

Plant traits measured in 3D: high accuracy from images taken with a digital camera

2021.09.02

The building blocks of the universe: clarification of the evolutionary processes of the primitive solar system

2021.09.02

Development of innovative image reconstruction method in low light situations

2021.08.31

New steps towards reducing the incidence of myopia: stimulation by violet light proves effective

2021.08.31

Easy to perform and effective health improvement plans
Development of individually applicable artificial intelligence models

2021.08.31

Composition of Red Giants obtained through infrared analysis
High-precision measurements of stellar elemental abundances

2021.08.31

Going beyond conventional understanding of spin-orbit interactions

2021.08.31

The Japanese government formulates the Integrated Innovation Strategy 2021

2021.08.30

Cultural differences in language learning behaviors: Japanese people watch the eyes of the speaker while English speakers watch the mouth

2021.08.30

First approved brain tumor virotherapy in the world
Third-generation cancer therapy: herpesvirus G47Δ

2021.08.30

Cultural differences in language learning behaviors: Japanese people watch the eyes of the speaker while English speakers watch the mouth

2021.08.30

Increasing trend or improved screening accuracy?
Survey shows approximately 2.75% of all five-year-olds in Japan are on the autism spectrum

2021.08.30

A powerful new tool for brain imaging

2021.08.27

Fabrication of 3D-printed conductive proton films for basic battery and capacitor technologies

2021.08.27

A database that contributes to the identification of "gene polymorphisms" in immune disorders

2021.08.27

Shape distribution of exosomes in body fluids are a promising new indicator for cancer diagnosis

2021.08.27

Discovering the molecular mechanism of cardiac myosin and its supportive role in heart function

2021.08.26

Development of novel organic dye exhibiting redox properties

2021.08.26

Unraveling the mystery of the high superconducting transition temperature in layered copper oxide

2021.08.26

Development of nanogap gas sensor with a gap length of 20 nm, 300x higher than conventional models

2021.08.26

Development of porous carbon with molecular level pore control

2021.08.24

Development of immunostimulants from menthol for safe and secure crop cultivation

2021.08.24

Detoxifying exhaust gas from device production processes
Development of a low-energy, high-efficiency exhaust gas abatement system

2021.08.24

The flexible and elastic cells of insects
Control through movement of lipids within the thin cell membrane

2021.08.24

Toward preventing the spread of COVID-19 infection
Heat trace visualization of locations touched by people: development of a new system by NTT

2021.08.23

Corals with special abilities? Successful habitation of high temperature and low pH waters
An investigation in Palau by Ryukyu University

2021.08.23

Genome sequencing of Plakobranchus ocellatus
"An animal that conducts photosynthesis"
One step toward understanding the survival system of kleptoplastic sea slugs

2021.08.23

Active bioproduction in "marine deserts"
Maintaining an enriched environment through efficient regenerative circulation of phosphorus

2021.08.19

Hydroxide ion conductivity of anion-exchange using thin films able to avoid CO₂ interactions

2021.08.19

Development of new hydrogels able to self-reinforce and maintain strength through stress

2021.08.19

Orbital motion of connected electrons maintained even if they are separated

2021.08.19

Discovery of a novel gene region on chromosome 12 involved in the onset of epilepsy

2021.08.19

Oxygen delivery to the intestine: treating respiratory failure
Road to the development of new circulatory/respiratory management methods

2021.08.19

Preventing the invasion of fungal pathogens
The significance of plant epidermal chloroplasts

2021.08.19

"The Silent Magnet": antiferromagnet Mn3Sn New pathways for electrical manipulation of magnetic materials

2021.08.17

Like being driven by a skilled driver: Hitachi Astemo develops algorithm for improved comfort during autonomous driving

2021.08.17

Enhancing antibodies identified within patients infected by Covid-19
Frequency indicative of symptom severity

2021.08.16

"PAD3" structural clarification opens pathways towards substrate recognition and design of inhibitors

2021.08.16

Painkiller effect of mosquito and mouse saliva leads to inhibition of receptor function

2021.08.16

IPS cells used to model gene-related deafness pathways
New expectations for therapies and drug discovery

2021.08.16

IPS cell derived 'Stealth Fighter' T-cells shown able to avoid immune rejection

2021.08.16

SATREPS announce decision on new research themes for FY2021

2021.08.12

Neurodegeneration in Parkinson’s disease
Inflammatory response caused by cytosolic leakage of mitochondrial DNA

2021.08.12

Chronic kidney disease associated heart disease: clarification of mechanism and expectations for new therapeutic agents

2021.08.12

Cancer cell differentiation control and potential therapeutic applications for Hodgkin Lymphoma

2021.08.12

Electrolyzed hydrogen water shown to reduce the negative impacts of alcohol on the liver

2021.08.11

Giant Raman response obtained by forming atomic point contact
"New spectroscopic principle that goes beyond conventional wisdom"

2021.08.11

Mechanism for highly heat-resistant epoxy resin elucidated by RIKEN Low temperature provides higher efficiency and density

2021.08.10

Disposable nitric oxide generator developed by the National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)

2021.08.10

A new method to prevent falls using the 'Light Touch' phenomenon. Expected use in aiding stability in the elderly

2021.08.06

Desert locusts: Survival strategy in the harsh desert environment
Behavioral thermoregulation for warming and cooling in locusts

2021.08.06

Domino-like progression of glass crystallization observed by joint Japan-China research group

2021.08.04

The key to suppressing CO2 release:
The higher the number of fungi, the lower the rate of wood decomposition

2021.08.04

Discovery of ‘DNA clips’ : Fold and bundle small chloroplast nucleoids

2021.08.04

Electronic waste recycling system established by NEDO and ARBIZ Corporation

2021.08.03

Discovery of a new immune biomarker for chronic fatigue syndrome

2021.08.03

Cancer-associated fibroblasts in non-small cell lung cancer: Understanding the activation mechanism and its potential in novel therapies

2021.08.02

RaNNC, automatic parallelization middleware for deep learning, released as open-source software
NICT and the University of Tokyo automate partitioning of neural networks.

2021.08.02

Making the eye lens transparent: Understanding the mechanism underlying the prevention of white turbidity

2021.08.02

Functional control of spermatogonial stem cells after transplantation with a drug: Application in improving tissue regeneration efficiency

2021.07.29

Pesticide spraying using agricultural drones shown to be more efficient than existing technologies.

2021.07.29

Location of a huge earthquake of Magnitude 9 or above discovered by Tohoku University

2021.07.29

A new daylighting window inspired by the morpho butterfly developed by Osaka University

2021.07.29

RIKEN develops a simple, reversable adhesive method for glass substrates.

2021.07.28

Development of a simple screening method for plant immune system activating microorganisms: potential use as 'Plant Vaccine'

2021.07.28

Electric quadrupole in a magnetic vortex Expectations for the realization of new quantum devices

2021.07.28

A novel species of lactic acid bacteria specific to the digestive tract of the proboscis monkey

2021.07.27

Main formation reaction of asteroid organic matter reproduced in simulated experiment

2021.07.27

Rhythmic behavioral responses to stimuli from another person are expressed at 18 months of age

2021.07.26

Acceleration of Development in Diagnostic Imaging
Support TechnologyAI Development Support Platform Without the Need for Specialized Knowledge

2021.07.26

Successful multi-stage relay demonstration experiment performed at Kyoto University medical institution

2021.07.20

Realizing highly negative tunneling magnetoresistance effect using iron oxides opens a path towards the development of new devices
A collaborative effort by Hokkaido University, The University of Tokyo, and Kansai University.

2021.07.20

Positive memory formation: Role of the love hormone "oxytocin" and childhood imprinting. Critical period is first 7 days after birth in mice

2021.07.20

Creating eddy currents using spin currents; a new technique discovered by numerical simulation

2021.07.20

Development of "Livestock Weather" to provide heat stress forecast for farmers

2021.07.15

Understanding the mechanism underlying persistent infection with H. pylori Research Institute for Microbial Diseases, Osaka University

2021.07.15

NTT and the University of Tokyo succeed in the development of an Optical spiking neural network
Expectations for the realizationof a new brain-type information processing system

2021.07.15

Development of innovative nucleic acid drugs effective against refractory breast and pancreatic cancers

2021.07.14

Successful detection of X-ray brightening occurring at the “Crab pulsar” neutron star detected by RIKEN, University of Tokyo and collaborators.

2021.07.14

"Wheelchair detection": Implementation of automatic doors for improved visitor safety
Demonstration experiment at St. Marianna Medical University Hospital

2021.07.14

Safe and Secure Domestic Drone Completion by NEDO
Realization of high security for government procurement

2021.07.13

A comparison with direct wind at "small amplitudes": Associate Professor Okamoto’s group at the Kyushu University, performed an experiment with students

2021.07.13

Self-organized pattern of electrode reactions; Observations in actual Li-ion batteries during charging

2021.07.12

Expectations for new treatments for Alzheimer’s disease
University of Tokyo succeeds in removing Amyloid β by photoirradiation with a photooxygenation catalyst in the brain

2021.07.12

Side effects of schizophrenic drugs:Dyskinesia suppressed by combined use of antipyretic analgesics, with involvement of brain receptor TRPV1

2021.07.02

Osaka University succeeds in development of a highly active phosphorated cobalt nanotube catalyst that alters the amination reactions of carbonyl compounds

2021.07.01

The world first successful experimental demonstration of an 8K live transmission,
compatible with the latest video coding, conducted by KDDI Research

2021.07.01

Kobe University and QST develop method of converting carbohydrates to fats and oils by breeding a new strain of microalgal biofuel

2021.06.30

University of Tsukuba and collaborators, clarify legumes' strategy of adapting to nitrogen nutritional environments via gene expression regulation

2021.06.30

A powerful new tool for brain imaging

2021.06.29

Dopant added to oxide ceramic
Precise location measured using transmission electron microscopic
Nagoya University also clarified adjoining oxygen vacancies

2021.06.29

Are disturbances in gut microbiota of children caused by chicken egg allergies? Kansai Medical University discovers a decrease in butyric acid-producing bacteria

2021.06.28

High-throughput computation used to predict
41 types of atomic layer alloys
Gifu University found that they "exist stably"

2021.06.24

A clean environment that evaluates transcutaneous gas measuring devices constructed in Tokyo Medical and Dental University through a NEDO project
The world’s first standard gas generation at a level of 60 ppt

2021.06.24

Squirrels’ correct answer rate negatively affected by presence of crowds
Hokkaido University study suggests urban environment may cause stress

2021.06.23

New Artificial RNA Controls the Function of Hair Loss Factors
New Path Opened for Hair Growth Agents and Relevant Cancer Treatment

2021.06.23

Detecting Viruses in Wastewater to Assess the Incidence of Infectious Diseases in Communities

2021.06.22

A game app that tests for nerve damage in the wrist;
Using thumb motion to encourage early diagnosis

2021.06.16

J-STAGE Data launched
Enhancing accessibility and usability of research data

2021.06.16

A research group from Kyoto University, AIST and others discovers new oxide energy material to power highly efficient cooling system

2021.06.15

Sea Robot Successfully Maps Underside of Sea Ice
Institute of Industrial Science, the University of Tokyo and National Institute of Polar Research

2021.06.14

A wood-derived nanofiber coating protects electronic circuits even when they become wet or are bent
Makes it possible to inhibit short circuits; discovered by an Osaka University research group

2021.06.14

Intestinal stem cells become cancerous due to aging
RIKEN discovers molecular mechanisms
Clarifying the involvement of folic acid using Drosophila

2021.06.11

Five years of the 5th Basic Plan: The state of basic research has "significantly deteriorated"
NISTEP TEITEN surveys ask experts

2021.06.11

Food processing wastewater can be reused as organic liquid fertilizer in hydroponic farms
Microbe-based production technology developed by AIST and others

2021.06.11

Clarifying the mechanisms that are the "key to activation" of G protein coupled receptors
Results from Tokyo Institute of Technology, RIKEN, and others
Receptors in which multiple states coexist, with changing ratios

2021.06.10

Trial insect repellent to replace chemical pesticides by RIKEN, NARO and others, proves able to ward off thrips from tomato plants

2021.06.10

The Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo, analyzes wide-area flood hazard maps
Uncertainties lies in the runoff water volumes flowing into rivers
Expected to improve accuracy by the error reduction

2021.06.10

Service using AI to forecast market prices of five vegetables offered free as part of NEDO project – goal is to boost productivity and viability of indoor farms

2021.06.09

Infrared spectroscopy with Visible Light using Quantum Entanglement
New analytical method tested by Kyoto University
Path to device miniaturization and higher sensitivity

2021.06.09

Why Forkballs Fall
Solution Found with Supercomputers by the Tokyo Institute of Technology, Kyushu University, and Keio University
"Negative Magnus Effect" a Major Factor

2021.06.07

RIKEN Establishes Center for Quantum Computing
Towards Developing a Hub for Quantum Technology Innovation

2021.06.07

NICT Releases Large-Scale Web Analysis Engine WISDOM X on a Trial Basis
Capable of Finding Answers to Diverse Questions

2021.06.07

Osaka University and Kobe University Research Team Discovers the Gene that Enables Cyanobacteria, Microalgae to Survive even in Strong Light

2021.06.03

NEDO and three collaborators exceed efficiency targets in China energy scheme using energy management system and energy-saving equipment

2021.06.03

Paper Day Planners Beneficial for Memory Recall
Brain Activity Greater Compared to Smartphones and Tablets
Discovery made by the University of Tokyo and others

2021.06.03

New three cm square paper device analyzes component concentration by submersion in water
Developed by Hokkaido University

2021.06.02

"Chance encounter" from photos posted by amateur photographer on Twitter
New species of coastal mite discovered by Hosei University’s Satoshi Shimano

2021.06.01

Slow down! Fast-growing filamentous fungi can’t get through narrow channels – University of Tsukuba and Nagoya University discover ability and speed of growth "negatively correlated"

2021.06.01

Kitami Institute of Technology, National Institute of Polar Research and others on the trail of anomalous high temperatures on the Antarctic Peninsula
Marine heatwaves on the Tasman Sea push low-pressure systems 1000km south

2021.06.01

High Efficiency CO2 Reduction
New Catalyst Developed by Kanazawa University and Others
Graphene and Tin Surface Action

2021.05.31

Report of the observations and activities of the 61st Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition wintering party and 62nd summer party
Largest ozone hole in five years confirmed

2021.05.31

Observing the orientational dynamics of biomolecules within living cells to a single-molecular level made possible by the new fluorescent labeling method POLArIS
Tokyo Medical and Dental University paved the way for molecular orientation imaging

2021.05.31

Prompt creation of roadmaps for decarbonization, Preventing the loss of biodiversity and Using data in public health
Proposals from the G-Science Academies

2021.05.28

JAIST Successfully Calculates Lattice Vibration using First-Principles Quantum Monte Carlo Method

2021.05.28

Combining AI with the Latest Medicine
Joint Project to Solve Sleep Disorders
Trials carried out by Brain Sleep and NTT East

2021.05.28

The Edo period to the present day: from people such as Seki Takakazu and Ino Tadataka to numerous Nobel Prize winners
Bringing together the great people who supported Japanese science and technology
The Japan Society for the Advancement of Inventions creates playing cards

2021.05.27

New Guzai Super-Nucleus Observed by Gifu University, JAEA and others
Joint international experiment using J-PARC
A path to understanding the internal structure of neutron stars

2021.05.27

Fish make selfless choice, providing food for partner
Osaka City University study discovers sociality in fish

2021.05.27

Thiopurine administered to pregnant women contributes to fetal lethality
Involvement of fetus’ NUDT15 genotype
Shiga University of Medical Science and others clarify using mice

2021.05.26

Incompetent lip seal (ILS), an inability to close the lips in childhood prevalence: 30.7%
Negative effect on health, including on the skeleton and teeth alignment

2021.05.26

Greatly enhancing human resources training
CSTI drafted a report on the Sixth Basic Plan
Investment in research and development, 120 trillion yen in the public and private sectors
Social change through comprehensive knowledge

2021.05.26

Mechanical Properties of Microcrystal Phases Measured in Iron Meteorite
Achieved by Kumamoto University for the first time in the world.

2021.05.24

Synthesizing High Density Methane from Atmospheric CO2
New technology developed by AIST

2021.05.24

Rubber Failure Captured with X-Ray CT Scan at 1,000x Acceleration
Successful 4D Observation by Sumitomo Rubber and Tohoku University

2021.05.20

JAXA and NEC achieve GPS navigation at geostationary orbit for the first time in Japan
Fitted to optical data relay satellite Utilizes geostationary satellite GPS receiver

2021.05.20

Optical Fiber Connector from NTT
Recognized for Internationally Prestigious IEEE Milestone
Global adoption as an international standard

2021.05.20

High Efficiency 17MW Cogeneration System
38% Energy Conservation with Stable Electricity and Heat Supply
Test Operation Begun in Uzbekistan for NEDO Project

2021.05.18

New Method for Evaluating Earthquake Safety of Aging Nuclear Reactor Piping
JAEA Develops Code to Calculate Seismic Fragility

2021.05.18

A common ancestor? White raccoon dogs discovered in Iida, Nagano Prefecture, and Matsusaka, Mie Prefecture
At a distance of 170km as the crow flies, human intervention cannot be ruled out

2021.05.18

Nagoya University discovers new mechanism by which nitrogen absorption is regulated by plant roots – CEPH enzyme switches on nitrogen transporter gene

2021.05.17

Innate lymphoid cells within bone marrow are involved in hematopoietic recovery
Expectations of an agent that will inhibit the side effects of anti-cancer drugs
Clarified by Osaka University

2021.05.17

Intercellular and intracellular cilia orientation is coordinated in the oviduct
Actions of two proteins revealed by the National Institute for Basic Biology

2021.05.17

The 2021 MIDORI Academic Prize Awarded to Kazuhiko Takeuchi in the area of Landscape Ecology and Satoshi Tabata in the area of Molecular Biology

2021.05.14

Intestinal bacteriomes of patients with recurrent enteritis
Functional restoration with fecal transplantation treatment
Clarification of mechanisms by Osaka City University, etc

2021.05.14

Terahertz light detected radiating from metal micro-helix
RIKEN and others succeed in real-time visualization.

2021.05.12

Detecting COVID-19 in Sewage
New PCR Testing Service Offered by Shimadzu Subsidiary

2021.05.12

Exhaust gas purification performance “surpasses rhodium”
High-endurance multi-element nano alloy catalyst developed by Kyoto University, Shinshu University, and others
Toward building a base for composite materials

2021.05.12

Detecting oxidative stress in living organisms has become possible
Quantum sensor by developed QST
Expected to advance preventative medicine

2021.05.11

Measuring Fruit Ripeness Without Touching It Testing Firmness by Measuring Vibrations Induced by Plasma Shock Waves System Developed by Shibaura Institute of Technology and Others

2021.05.11

New Potential for Mass Production of the Next Generation Power Semiconductor Material Six inch SiC Wafers Achieved with Zero Defects New proprietary surface nano control process developed by Kwansei Gakuin University and Toyota Tsusho

2021.05.11

Supporting Life and Work Under the New Normal Hitachi starts offering a biometric device using contactless finger vein recognition as well as biometrics software for PC cameras

2021.05.10

Plant proteins that efficiently absorb cesium has been identified for the first time in the world by Iwate University, Shimane University and The University of Tokyo. Expected to pave the pathway to use phytoremediation technique to decontaminate soil.

2021.05.10

Intestinal flora change in Asian elephants from Myanmar following introduction to Sapporo Maruyama Zoo

2021.05.06

Recognizing Damage from Natural Disasters Using Aerial Photographs Top Evaluation Obtained at International Conference Joint project by the NII, NICT, and Hitachi

2021.05.06

iCONM succeeds in developing nanomicelles allowing choice of drug delivery pattern according to levels of c-Myc oncogene

2021.04.28

Terahertz Band Phased Array Wireless Device Achieved in a CMOS Integrated Circuit for the First Time A major step forward towards the next generation in wireless communications Tokyo Institute of Technology and NTT

2021.04.28

Solid phase transition progresses with optical strain wave propagation Discovered in research into optically-induced phase transition of λ-Ti3O5 Results obtained by the University of Tokyo and the University of Tsukuba

2021.04.28

Diagnosing ALS with AI New Method Designed by CiRA Identification of iPS derived motor neurons from patients and healthy subjects with high precision.

2021.04.27

Kyoto University and Others Commercialize Non-Contact Sensors for Use in Nursery Schools and Nursing Homes Able to detect bio signs of people under blankets. Realized at low cost. Able to identify individuals from groups.

2021.04.27

Larger Tokyo salamanders may be due to global warming—Tokyo Metropolitan University

2021.04.27

Tokyo Institute of Technology achieves extended benzene ring helical structure by synthesizing helicine molecules - unique luminosity found

2021.04.26

New fungal species discovered on Ryukyu cockroaches—University of the Ryukyus et al.

2021.04.26

Window Glass Used as a Lens for Radio Waves for the First Time in the World Efficiently directs outside EHF radio frequencies indoors Expectations for future technology beyond 5G and 6G Successful proving test carried out by Docomo and AGC

2021.04.26

– Efficient production of hydrogen from water with new OER electrocatalyst – Success at Kyoto University Highly stable atomic structure achieved with precision control

2021.04.22

Environmentally-friendly substance expected to lead to commercially-viable devices in THz band—Innovative manufacturing method using graphene Created by Tohoku University, NICT, Shin-Etsu Chemical and others

2021.04.22

High-ranking monkeys comfortable in winter due to warm location within group—Large-scale study on Shodoshima Island by Kyoto University's Primate Research Institute

2021.04.21

Fluorescent labels attached to receptors that are concerned with memory Quantitative evaluation can be performed rapidly New method developed by Nagoya University and Kyoto University

2021.04.21

Air Pollution Causes Increased Covid-19 Severity Research group at Kyoto University unravels part of the mechanism PM2.5 enhances the cell infection route for SARS-CoV-2

2021.04.20

High-speed holographic fluorescence microscope has “submicron resolution”—New system developed by NICT et al. enables measurement in natural light without scanning

2021.04.20

Technology Developed to Deploy Communication Area Simply by Pinching a Cable—Docomo develops the first Pinching antenna in the world.

2021.04.19

No Gender Difference Found Between Software Engineers Experiment by Kindai University and Kobe University measured speed of program understanding

2021.04.19

Bicomponent Filament Yarn Gentle for the Environment Made from Plant-based Nanofiber and Silk—New material created at Tohoku University by feeding filament to silkworms

2021.04.15

Are planets formed at the same time as stars? RIKEN proposes that planets are formed “at an earlier stage than conventional theory suggests”

2021.04.15

Expecting to Realize Virus Testing at Home Printable Antigen-Antibody Tests Use Optical Sensor Developed by Kyushu University

2021.04.14

Osaka University and Mandom came up with a three-dimensional structure for sweat glands－It has been published in a world-renowned anatomy textbook

2021.04.14

High-capacity batteries that do not suffer energy loss realized by utilizing the oxygen electrons that electrode materials possess—Accomplished by the University of Tokyo group

2021.04.14

Full Genomes of the Platypus and Echidna Decoded—Separated 54.6 million years ago, differences found in genes for smell and pheromones Evolution of “egg laying mammals,” or monotremes, explained—Hokkaido University, others

2021.04.13

AI diagnostic software for endoscopes supports early detection of colorectal cancer—NEC has begun selling it in Japan and Europe

2021.04.13

1,161-dimensional code-based cryptography Solved for the First Time in the World—Achieved by KDDI Research in roughly 375 hours with potential solutions numbering 10 to the power of 48 solution candidates

2021.04.13

System to Optimize Voltage and Reactive Power to be Adopted for the Thailand Electrical Grid Optimized operations to reduce greenhouse gasses—testing project begun by NEDO and Hitachi

2021.04.12

NEDO Prepares Solar Power Development Strategy

2021.04.12

Troublesome pain for which morphine is ineffective shown to be caused by decline in NPY nerve cell activity

2021.04.12

New Fruit Harvesting Prototype Robot Developed—Nearly Equals Speed of Human Picker Agricultural Research Institute, Ritsumeikan University, Denso

2021.04.08

Highly Accurate Prediction of Bluefin Tuna Egg Hatching Using Deep Learning

2021.04.08

Strengthening Cyber Security in the Financial Domain—Joint Testing of Quantum Cryptography Technology Begun Nomura Securities, NICT, and others to test the technology for use in high volume, low latency communications

2021.04.07

Antiperovskite compounds Formed with soft anions, successfully synthesized by Kyoto University and others－Promising as solid electrolyte for alkali-ion batteries

2021.04.07

Waste pork bones transformed into absorbent for hazardous metals—Holds promise as a use for “7.5 billion tons/year” in waste

2021.04.06

Collagen vitrigel membrane used to produce small intestine cells from human iPS cells—Successfully produced by Tokyo Institute of Technology and others Expected to contribute to drug development

2021.04.06

Using AI to analyze radiation measurement data—New method developed by JAEA and Nagoya University Over 30% more accurate than conventional method

2021.04.06

Whales follow scent of the ocean to find krill-dense waters—Kumamoto University discovery of food-seeking behavior in whales

2021.04.05

The great taste of pickled radish can hinge on climatic differences, according to comparison by Tokyo Institute of Technology and Gurunavi, Inc.

2021.04.05

Part of biological clock’s time-setting mechanism clarified by Kanazawa University and others—Expected to contribute to improving sleep disorders and other problems

2021.04.05

Japanese black heifers reach first birth earlier with plentiful milk substitute feeding—Kyushu University

2021.04.01

Sheet that encourages the regeneration of damaged peripheral nerves has been developed by Osaka University and others; will undergo clinical testing

2021.04.01

Spots x spots = labyrinth!? Unlocking the mysteries of animal body patterns

2021.04.01

The fireflies of 100 million years ago glowed deep green—recreated by piecing together their genetic sequence

2021.04.01

Female chimps give birth in their natal groups, even in patrilineal chimp society

2021.04.01

Continuing Research During the Pandemic—Autonomous Cell Culturing Using Robots and AI

2021.04.01

GLS1 inhibitor that selectively removes senescent cells ameliorated age-associated tissue dysfunction and diseases such as arteriosclerosis—the Institute of Medical Science, the University of Tokyo proves effectiveness in testing on mice

2021.04.01

Rapid Processing of PCR Tests—Fujita Health University to Put System Developed by Kawasaki Heavy Industries into Full Operation Soon

2021.04.01

Hokkaido University Study Finds That Fish Absorb More Microplastics from Their Food Than Directly

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World’s thinnest flexible vibrating device developed—Capable of a variety of tactile sensations

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Supporting laboratory work during coronavirus crisis

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Scientists hope to accelerate pace of rice cultivar improvement by predicting traits using genome-selecting AI

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Regulating translation of synthetic mRNA to protein with light—Novel system developed by CiRA at Kyoto University