The University of Tokyo, founded in 1877, is Japan’s premier public research university located in Tokyo. Renowned for its excellence in science, technology, and humanities, it offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs. The university is known for its cutting-edge research, influential alumni, and significant contributions to global academia and innovation.
Japanese researchers have enhanced heat dissipation in nanodevices by adding a silicon dioxide coating to silicon structures, potentially revolutionizing the design and efficiency of future…
Research reveals a new method of establishing order in quantum systems, potentially benefiting quantum technology advancements. Researchers Kazuaki Takasan and Kyogo Kawaguchi from the University…
Elusive temporary star described in historical documents recreated using new computer model, shows it may have recently started generating stellar winds. A supernova remnant from…
Scientists have developed a method for attaching engineered skin to robots, improving their functionality and appearance. Japanese researchers have developed a method to bind engineered…
Researchers have developed a genetic algorithm for designing phononic crystal nanostructures, significantly advancing quantum computing and communications. The new method, validated through experiments, allows precise…
Arc Institute scientists have discovered the bridge recombinase mechanism, a revolutionary tool that enables fully programmable DNA rearrangements. Their finding, detailed in a recent Nature…
Believing that the future will be no more stressful than the present may aid procrastinators in accomplishing more. According to new research from the University…
A new method developed by Tokyo researchers significantly cuts the cost of producing low-oxygen titanium, promising broader industrial use once issues with yttrium contamination are…
Quantum field theory reveals potential flaws in models predicting numerous primordial black holes, suggesting fewer exist, which may impact theories of dark matter and the…
A new study utilizing aquarium data has uncovered the key factors that orchestrate mysterious synchronized coral spawning. Corals play an essential role in ocean ecosystems,…
New research utilizes the first-ever simulations of individual stars in forming globular clusters to explore potential formation mechanisms of intermediate-mass black holes. A new study…
Opening of the University of Tokyo Atacama Observatory On April 30, 2024, the University of Tokyo Atacama Observatory (TAO) marked a significant milestone with its…
Male spear squids adopt the roles of either “sneakers” or “consorts” based on their birth timing, and they stay that way. The day a male…
Optical Illusion Helps Demystify the Way Vision Works For the first time, research shows that a certain kind of visual illusion, neon color spreading, works…
The chemical images taken of the insides of bacteria were 30 times clearer than those from conventional mid-infrared microscopes. Researchers at the University of Tokyo…
A collaborative research team has developed a method to connect lab-grown brain tissues, enhancing the understanding of brain development and functions, and paving the way…
Hybrid solutions that combine nature with common “hard” coastal protection measures may offer more benefits in lower-risk areas. Common “hard” coastal defenses, like concrete sea…
Quantum electronics represents a significant departure from conventional electronics. In traditional systems, memory is stored in binary digits. In contrast, quantum electronics utilizes qubits for…