A study from Toyohashi University of Technology reveals that visual perception elicits emotions across all attentional states, while auditory perception only elicits emotions when attention is paid to sounds. This suggests distinct relationships between attentional states and emotional responses to visual and auditory stimuli.
Researchers have created a variable color sheet using elastomer nanosheets that change color in response to strain, achieving reversible wavelength control of transmitted light. The developed sheets utilize surface plasmon to produce extraordinary optical transmission and can be used for flexible displays and sensors.
A study reveals that cyanobacteria and tardigrades are widely distributed in freshwater lakes in Antarctica, with specific eukaryotic algae dominating certain sites. This research contributes to understanding adaptation mechanisms of microorganisms to extreme physical stresses in Antarctica.
Researchers developed a self-interference cancellation filter that can accurately cancel distortion caused by radio and channel distortions, reducing computational complexity and increasing speed. The filter has the potential to enable in-band full-duplex communications in small radios such as smartphones.
Researchers have developed a graphene-based sensor that can detect biomarkers with high sensitivity, allowing for quick and simple disease diagnosis. The sensor uses the deformation of a single atomic sheet to trap biomarkers, which generates force deforming the graphene into a dome shape.
A new unbonded carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) method for strengthening steel structures has been developed by researchers at Toyohashi University of Technology. This approach enhances buckling performance without the need for surface treatments, resulting in cost savings and improved structural integrity.
Researchers developed a statistical model to represent driving behaviors and their changes among drivers, accounting for external factors like road structure. The method was applied to Intelligent Speed Adaptation (ISA) technology, showing it can be effective in certain cases but not others.
A study published in Scientific Reports found that observing scrambled body stimuli while moving the whole body produces a sense of possession of specific body parts, but not the entire body. Spatial arrangement plays a crucial role in creating an illusion of whole-body ownership.
A research team has induced a re-association of the right thumb with a virtual left arm through visuo-motor synchronization in a virtual environment. The study contributes to understanding body schemes of augmented humans and their limitations. Body-part re-association may be applied to developing functional prosthesis and embodied tools.
The researchers developed a low-cost and straightforward liquid phase process to create an active sulfur material and carbon nanofiber composite. This composite showed higher discharge capacity and better cycle stability than traditional lithium-ion secondary batteries. The new battery technology has the potential to revolutionize the ...
The study analyzed the changes in crystal structure of a red phosphor material due to heat treatment and addition of P2O5 and Eu2O3, revealing its relationship with photoluminescence intensity. The researchers discovered an incommensurate (IC) phase with a complex modulation structure that decreases photoluminescence intensity.
Researchers at Toyohashi University of Technology discovered that active virtual reality (VR) experiences hinder visual memory more than passive ones. This finding challenges the potential use of VR as an educational tool, highlighting the need for teaching materials that account for its characteristics.
A research team at Toyohashi University of Technology has developed a donut-shaped kirigami device for EMG recordings, reducing device displacement on large deformable muscle surfaces. The device enables accurate and robust signal acquisition, offering potential for prosthesis control in amputees.
Researchers found that emergency blankets provided insufficient thermal insulation, leading to decreased sleep efficiency and increased fatigue. The study suggests that simple measures such as wearing down jackets can help regulate body temperature and improve sleep quality in low-temperature environments.
A Japanese research team developed a virtual walking system that records a person's walk and replays it to another user, creating an illusion of walking. The system uses pre-recorded oscillating optic flow and synchronous foot vibrations to induce sensations of self-motion, walking, leg action, and telepresence.
Researchers developed a novel liquid process to fabricate an affordable multiferroic nanocomposite film, exhibiting a strong correlation between its electric and magnetic properties. This breakthrough enables the production of materials for various applications such as large-volume memory, spatial light modulators, and unique sensors.
A study published in Acta Psychologica found that subjects' pupils constricted significantly when viewing a blue glare illusion, outperforming other colors. The research team hypothesized that the human visual system relies on ecologically-based predictions to interpret visual input, and this effect is unique to glare illusions.
Researchers at Toyohashi University of Technology have successfully fabricated a binder-less tin phosphide/carbon composite film electrode for lithium-ion batteries via aerosol deposition. The electrode exhibits improved charging and discharging cycling stabilities, enabling advanced Li-ion batteries with higher capacity.
Volunteer participants who could control a smiley face's appearance perceived an afterimage as smaller, indicating shorter perceptual distance. This effect is automatic and nearly independent of knowledge, suggesting social cognition plays a crucial role in low-level perceptual processing.
A team of researchers developed a soft-bodied robot, LEeCH, inspired by land leeches that can climb vertical walls and transition to the other side. The robot's flexible body structure allows it to bend and elongate like a leech, enabling it to navigate complex terrain and obstacles.
Cyanobacteria utilize a new photosensor regulating yellow-green light-harvesting antenna protein for photosynthesis. The discovery was made by researchers at Toyohashi University of Technology and found that the photosensor emerged about 2.1 billion years ago through genetic exchange between cyanobacteria.
A research team at Toyohashi University of Technology has developed a novel fire extinguisher concept called Vacuum Extinguish Method (VEM), which uses vacuum to suck in flames and combustion products. This method is suitable for enclosed spaces like spacecraft or submarines, where traditional extinguishers can spread harmful gases.
Researchers at Toyohashi University of Technology have developed a method to construct biohybrid systems that incorporate Vorticella microorganisms. The system demonstrates the conversion of linear motion to rotation, enabling the creation of autonomous fluidic valves and wearable smart microsystems.
Researchers at Toyohashi University of Technology demonstrate stop bands in forward volume spin waves, a breakthrough for next-gen spin wave ICs. By combining magnetic insulators with metals, they suppress noise and express fundamental spin wave phenomena.
The study reveals that adding water to the electrolyte speeds up the slow reaction of calcium-ion batteries by changing its structure. This discovery could greatly benefit the development of electrolytes for implementing calcium-ion batteries, making them safer, cheaper, and more powerful than existing lithium-ion batteries.
Researchers found that altered chirality of vitamin-D derivatives can change the protonation states of histidine residues in the VDR protein, leading to stronger binding and more stable complexes. This discovery emphasizes the importance of considering protonation states in molecular simulations for drug design.
Researchers at Toyohashi University of Technology have discovered a new ultrasonic wave phenomenon that enables precise and nondestructive detection of fatigue and early damage in thin plate materials. This technology surpasses conventional methods, allowing for accurate evaluation of material damage even before it occurs.
Lithium trivanadate cathode thick films were successfully fabricated on garnet-type oxide solid electrolytes using aerosol deposition method. The resulting cells showed high reversible charge and discharge capacities, cycling stability, and safety, making LVO a promising candidate for high-capacity oxide-based solid-state batteries
Researchers from Toyohashi University of Technology discovered that smoldering combustion can sustain even under nearly 1% atmospheric pressure, challenging conventional fire extinguishing methods. The study's findings suggest that vacuumed operations to extinguish fires in space may fail unless proper conditions are achieved.
Research reveals that lipids in artificial cell membranes form clusters and domains due to interactions with hydrophilic polymer chains, similar to glycolipids in cell membranes. The study used fluorescence microscopy and AFM to examine the effects of PEG-modified lipids on domain formation.
The study successfully uses an air-pressure control furnace to rapidly synthesize Li2O-Nb2O5-TiO2 solid solutions, achieving material synthesis in a shorter period than conventional electric furnaces. The researchers attribute this success to the oxygen diffusion mechanism involving interstitial oxygen.
Studies found that humans use efficient cues to discriminate between reflective and transparent materials, estimating material states without needing all information. Researchers developed a model correlating closely with human perception, suggesting simple information processing in the brain.
Spin waves transmitted through a magnetic insulator film have the advantage that energy loss is small and long-distance transmission is possible. By studying the influence of stress magnitude on spin waves, researchers found that large stress can transmit spin waves even with weak permanent magnets attached.
The study found that pupils dilate before reported inspiration, predicting subsequent inspiration. This discovery may lead to externally monitoring and controlling memory retrieval in the future.
A new method has been developed to induce a sense of illusory ownership over an invisible body by focusing on the body action, allowing for communication in cyberspace and potential skill learning. The study found that only the hands and feet can induce a sense of ownership over the invisible body.
Researchers at Toyohashi University of Technology have discovered that face-likeness is judged by early visual processing, occurring within 100ms of viewing an object. This finding suggests that face-likeness recognition is a fundamental cognitive process, separate from traditional notions of pareidolia.
Researchers at Toyohashi University of Technology developed a method to synthesize a novel polyester with an alternating arrangement of L- and D-lactic acids, leading to improved productivity and crystallization rate. This achievement is expected to facilitate the development of polyesters with unprecedented characteristics.
A new electrode material for lithium-ion batteries with high capacity has been proposed using phosphorus-encapsulated carbon nanotubes. The electrodes showed an improvement in electrochemical reactivity and reversible charge-discharge reactions, resulting in capacities two times higher than that of graphite used in commercial LIBs.
A study by Toyohashi University of Technology found that cell membrane components form isolated domains within an artificial lipid bilayer, separated from the surrounding membrane. The findings provide valuable information for understanding membrane protein functions and developing experimental techniques.
Researchers successfully produced a high-powered, randomly polarized laser beam using a 'Q switch' laser, which typically emits brief pulses of light. This breakthrough expands the potential applications of smaller and more powerful lasers in various fields.
Researchers at Toyohashi University of Technology developed an ultrastretchable bioprobe using Kirigami designs, reducing strain-force characteristic and enabling low-invasive biological signal recording. The Kirigami-based bioprobes can follow the shape of spherical and large deformable biological samples.
Researchers at Toyohashi University of Technology have successfully recorded non-error data in magnetic holographic memory, reducing energy consumption and improving reconstruction performance. The breakthrough enables high-volume data storage with ultra-high density and speed, potentially surpassing Blu-ray discs.
Researchers at Toyohashi University of Technology have developed liquid crystalline molecules with alkylthio groups containing sulfur, exhibiting nematic liquid crystal phases at room temperature. These molecules show improved optical properties and potential applications in liquid crystal displays and other fields.
Researchers have developed a new material that combines high-refractive-index material and magnetic garnet to yield ten times enhanced performance. The material, amorphous tantalum yttrium oxide, retains transmissivity after thermal treatment at 850°C.
The study reveals that the anisotropic Qf value is caused by anisotropic electron conductivity and anisotropic bonding strength in the superstructure. The researchers achieved a five-fold increase in Qf parallel to the c-axis compared to perpendicular to it.
The research team developed a novel reaction to synthesize organohalides, a crucial class of compounds for pharmaceuticals, with up to 98% enantiomeric purity. This breakthrough addresses the challenge of producing chiral molecules in isomerically pure form, paving the way for new medicines.
Researchers developed a method to generate large amounts of training data using computer graphics and motion capture technology. This allows for accurate pose recognition, including complex positions such as recumbent and crouching, enabling care robots to provide better care. The generated data is freely available for research purposes.
The study found that installing a thin gold film can suppress spin wave (SW) noise and stabilize its propagation characteristics. The researchers discovered that the position of the gold film affects the generation of noise, allowing for a smoothened transmission and reduced frequency variations.
A research group at Toyohashi University of Technology has developed a technology that can recognize Japanese digits and monosyllables with 90% and 60% accuracy, respectively, using brain waves. This achievement paves the way for an EEG-activated typewriter and potentially empowers handicapped individuals to regain voice communication.
A research team has discovered a 'helical molecular glue' that attracts two structurally-different clockwise-helical molecules. This finding opens the door to creating new polymer materials with various properties. The discovery was made using poly(lactic acid) and other related polymers.