Magnetic fields may be the hidden force bringing both newborn stars and giant black holes…
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The National Institutes of Natural Sciences (NINS) in Japan is a collaborative network of research institutes focused on advancing the field of natural sciences. Established in 2004, NINS integrates five research entities specializing in different areas: the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan, the National Institute for Fusion Science, the National Institute for Basic Biology, the National Institute for Physiological Sciences, and the Institute for Molecular Science. This unique structure facilitates interdisciplinary research and education, aiming to foster significant scientific discoveries and technological advancements. Through collaboration, NINS strives to contribute to scientific knowledge in fields ranging from space science and molecular chemistry to biological and physiological research.
A tiny world in our Solar System has an atmosphere it shouldn’t—hinting something dramatic happened…
Astronomers have captured an exceptionally rare view of young planets in mid-transformation, revealing how bloated,…
Using a powerful combination of space-based measurements and Subaru’s advanced imaging, astronomers have discovered two…
A new study of the red dwarf system TOI-3884 has uncovered rare, persistent spot-crossing signals…
Astronomers have uncovered a dramatic space event where a baby star’s own actions came back…
Scientists have built a microscope capable of visualizing optical responses at the scale of individual…
A mysterious icy object discovered far beyond Pluto is rewriting what we thought we knew…
Sharper views of 78 infant-star disks in the Ophiuchus cloud reveal crisp rings and spirals—gravitational…
A massive barred spiral galaxy from 11.1 billion years ago has been discovered, showing star-forming…
Chirality in organic superconductors was found to induce giant spin-current coupling, mimicking strong spin-orbit effects.…
A Japanese research team found that the oxidized form of glutathione (GSSG) may protect heart…
Astronomers have finally unlocked a crucial piece of the planet formation puzzle by detecting the…
Researchers leverage their understanding of molecular motors to improve nanoscale artificial motors, aiming to bridge…
The James Webb Space Telescope has provided groundbreaking insights into a new type of exoplanet,…
The K2-360 system features a record-dense “super-Earth” and a massive outer planet, revealing insights into…
The Subaru Telescope has discovered new objects beyond the known Kuiper Belt, suggesting a more…
Astronomers have observed a rare galaxy merger from 12.8 billion years ago, using the ALMA…