How Our Brains Work: Connecting Lab-Grown Brain Cells Yields New Insights
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…
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…
The performance of numerous cutting-edge technologies, from lithium-ion batteries to the next wave of superconductors, hinges on a physical characteristic called intercalation. Predicting which intercalated…
Changing the color of commonly used agricultural nets lessens insect damage to Kujo Leek fields. Red nets are better at keeping away a common agricultural…
A protective layer applied to gold nanoparticles can boost its resilience. For the first time, researchers including those at the University of Tokyo discovered a…
A team of astronomers including those from the University of Tokyo created the first-ever map of magnetic field structures within a spiral arm of our…
Japanese scientists have uncovered that Cladonema jellyfish regenerate tentacles using stem-like proliferative cells, offering new insights into the blastema formation process and its evolutionary parallels…
A new way to charge batteries harnesses the power of “indefinite causal order.” Batteries that exploit quantum phenomena to gain, distribute, and store power promise…
A novel method of simulating supernovae could shed light on our cosmic origins. Supernovae, which are exploding stars, play a pivotal role in galaxy formation…
Armed with its own eyes, antennae, and swimming bristles, the posterior body part of a sea worm detaches for spawning. Scientists revealed its developmental mechanism…
Improved material can maintain complex shapes and biodegrades in seawater. Researchers at the University of Tokyo have developed an innovative plastic that surpasses the strength…
Research from the University of Tokyo links fast radio bursts (FRBs) to “starquakes” on neutron stars, offering new insights into earthquakes and nuclear physics. Fast…
A replacement for cobalt in batteries avoids its environmental and social impacts. High-capacity and reliable rechargeable batteries are a critical component of many devices and…
New protein folding models could lead to new medicines and industrial processes. Proteins are important molecules that perform a variety of functions essential to life….
The newly designed CRISPR enzyme offers a more compact DNA editing solution, maintaining the efficiency of existing tools and could improve patient treatment. A new…
Impact of substances on zebrafish embryos shows how the prenatal development of human facial features might also be affected. Some substances in medicines, household items,…
Dark matter turns supermassive black holes into energetic quasars consistently throughout history, with implications for the past evolution of the universe. At the center of…