5+ day, 10+ hour ago   (106+ words) The findings were published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society on August 19, 2026. To solve this problem, the researchers collaborated with Professor Shirin Faraji's group at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf to design azobenzene molecules equipped with dipyrrin complexes that…...

5+ day, 12+ hour ago   (147+ words) Micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) are tiny devices used in technologies such as microphones, accelerometers, and biosensors. MEMS are highly useful, but prone to physical stress that affects their performance, stability, and reliability. Tracking this interference is important, but attaching a separate…...

5+ day, 18+ hour ago   (366+ words) Topological quantum materials combine unusual electronic states with properties such as magnetism or superconductivity, offering possibilities for future electronics and quantum technologies. Researchers at Tohoku University have now shown that changing the number of layers in a crystal can provide…...

1+ week, 13+ hour ago   (205+ words) tohoku.ac.jp - Inexpensive Blue Pigment Enables Efficient One-Step Conversion of Carbon Dioxide to Methane A common blue pigment could help turn carbon dioxide (CO₂) from an industrial waste product into a useful fuel. A joint research team led by Tohoku…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (120+ words) To solve this mystery, the Uozumi laboratory at Tohoku University have identified the K+ channel activity of AKT5 from the Arabidopsis plant. This research represents the very first reveal of AKT5's actual function. Physiologically, AKT5 promotes leaf stalk growth, offering new insights…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (187+ words) Importantly, not only the polymer but also the plasticizer can be converted into fertilizer components through ammonia treatment. When the plastic was treated with aqueous ammonia at 90°C for 24 hours, the polymer and plasticizer still successfully broke down. Traditional biodegradable…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (150+ words) Join leading researchers from around the world as they gather in Sendai this November for MSSp2026, a five-day symposium on materials science and spintronics. Held under the theme of "Materials Science and Spintronics for a Sustainable Future," this event offers an…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (148+ words) "From beautiful structures to novel functions - this work demonstrates how precise structural engineering of fibers enables functionalities that were previously inaccessible," remarks Kato. The team aims to improve performance by optimizing design parameters such as the channel's cross-sectional shape and…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (238+ words) Do you ever feel like sometimes you can master a new dance step almost immediately, while other times you struggle to nail it despite repeated practice? This might be due to skill or effort, but also to something less obvious:…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (256+ words) Stem cells possess the unique ability to self-renew and transform into different types of cells. For example, rare hematopoietic stem cells found in bone marrow can become any type of blood cell. Throughout life, they can produce new blood cells…...