Researchers at Yokohama National University found that cinnamic acid activates oxytocin receptor expression, increasing hair growth gene expression in human dermal papilla cells. The compound showed a similar hair growth effect to oxytocin, with a 1.25-fold increase in hair shaft-like structures.
Scientists at Yokohama National University have created a new type of lithium-ion battery using nickel ions, which can be used in electric vehicles without the need for cobalt. The material overcomes key stability issues by suppressing nickel-ion migration and achieving consistent reversibility.
Researchers created complex 3D structures that mimic bone microstructure using laser 3D printing and an alternate soaking process. The method supports the creation of bone grafts or artificial bone marrow, offering a potential solution to treating leukemia, lymphoma, and immune diseases.
Researchers found that mixed tree species in coastal forests can withstand tsunami impacts with less damage than monoculture forests made of black pine. The study analyzed satellite images and aerial photographs before and after the Great East Japan Earthquake tsunami on 11 March 2011.
A new technique reduces toxic byproducts and increases efficiency in producing alkylbenzene, a crucial intermediate for detergents. The process uses simple alkanes as alkylating agents, resulting in harmless molecular hydrogen as the sole byproduct.
A multi-institutional team analyzed the flow of simulated regolith using an artificial gravity generator on the ISS. The study found that flow characteristics follow well-known physical laws even at low gravity, and bulk density decreases with gravity.
Researchers analyzed chytrid DNA from Japanese alpine snowpack sites and found three novel lineages of parasitic fungi. These chytrids are related to well-known frog pathogens but have a unique relationship with snow algae, potentially inhibiting melting of glaciers.
Scientists at Yokohama National University created ceramic eutectic composites through CVD, demonstrating the generation of spatially ordered patterns. The process allows for doped luminescent centers, enabling environmental-resistant LED lighting and high-resolution X-ray imaging.
Scientists have developed a positive electrode material that maintains its volume during repeated charge/discharge cycles, ideal for solid-state EV batteries. This breakthrough offers significant improvements in durability and charging speed, potentially reducing battery costs and enabling faster charging times.
Researchers from Yokohama National University have developed a flexible film for batteries that can operate reliably in air, offering potential for highly deformable batteries in wearable devices. The film shows excellent oxygen gas impermeability and extremely low moisture permeability, making it suitable for wearable applications.
The Program Keluarga Harapan (PKH) has shown positive results in helping poor households develop proactive coping strategies before and during natural disasters. Researchers found that the existing program strengthened financial capital but had limited impact on human and physical capitals, highlighting the need for integrated social p...
Researchers from Yokohama National University successfully generated hair follicles in cultures using organoid cultures. The study demonstrates the potential of hair follicle organoids for understanding hair follicle development and regeneration, as well as evaluating drugs for treating hair loss disorders.
Tiny molybdenum diselenide crystals have been found to exhibit ultrafast overtone signals due to phonon-mediated intervalley scattering processes. The study uses pump-probe spectroscopy and first-principles calculations to uncover the underlying physics.
Researchers have found a way to precisely control qubits without previous limitations, enabling large-scale quantum processors and quantum memories. The new method combines optical methods with microwaves to overcome wiring issues, paving the way for quantum computing advancement.
A research team from Yokohama National University demonstrates quantum error correction in spin quantum memories in diamond under a zero magnetic field. This achievement makes the quantum memory resilient against operational or environmental errors without the need for magnetic fields.
A new test procedure using human stem cells identifies chemicals that may cause birth defects in humans. The method assesses the likelihood of toxicity by monitoring disturbances in precisely programmed signaling pathways.
Scientists have developed a way to create synthetic dimensions using light, allowing for more degrees of freedom in manipulating properties. The breakthrough enables the fabrication of compact devices with reduced complexity, opening up new possibilities for advanced technologies.
Researchers at Yokohama National University have developed an interface approach to control diamond nitrogen-vacancy centers, allowing direct translation to quantum devices. This enables remote quantum entanglement and secure information exchange over long distances.
A quantum search algorithm, known as Grover Adaptive Search (GAS), has been demonstrated to solve the index selection problem in index modulation faster than a classical computer. This breakthrough could lead to significant energy efficiency gains for wireless networks.
Researchers at Yokohama National University have developed a simplified tilt sensor that can detect angles and directions using a conductive liquid material. The sensor has a digital output using direct current, enabling direct electrical measurement of tilt, and can be used in various applications including wearable devices and robots.
A Japanese research team has developed a technique to extract cellulose nanofibers from hop stems, reducing agricultural waste in the beer industry. The researchers used a simplified process that eliminates lignin and hemicellulose removal, yielding CNFs with a median width of about 2 nanometers.
Researchers at Yokohama National University have discovered a new family of atomic-thin electride materials, which could have potential applications in nanotechnologies. The newly discovered electrides are insulators, but unlike other insulators, they can be made conductive by adding or removing electrons.
A study found that maintaining tree diversity can prevent a significant reduction in terrestrial primary productivity, which could have social and economic benefits for communities. Countries with high carbon emissions are incentivized to mitigate climate change by preserving tree diversity.
A wearable accelerometer and vibrator 'thimble' device has been developed to help reduce falls amongst seniors by enhancing their sense of balance. The device, similar to a thimble worn on the fingertips, delivers vibrotactile nudges to reduce postural sway in individuals with impaired balance.
Researchers have developed a microscopy technique that combines ultrafast electron manipulation with sub-nanometer photon detection. This allows for the investigation of quantum systems, sensing, and control, opening new doors for nanoscale science and technology.
Researchers developed a first wearable sensor to continuously measure bilirubin, pulse rate, and blood oxygen saturation in real-time. The device aims to improve quality of phototherapy and patient outcomes in neonatal care.
A team of researchers has developed a novel approach to measuring magnetic fields using 'damaged' polymer optical fibers. The sensor can detect small magnetic field changes, several hundreds of times smaller than conventional methods, and is suitable for applications in electric power systems.
Researchers at Yokohama National University developed a 4-bit microprocessor called MANA, the world's first adiabatic superconductor microprocessor. The AQFP is capable of all aspects of computing and operates up to 2.5 GHz clock frequency.
Researchers developed an augmented reality (AR) visor system that manipulates light distribution to alter food appearance. This technique altered perceptions of moistness, wateriness, and deliciousness in people consuming the food, with the most notable effects on cake and ketchup.
Researchers have successfully developed a highly efficient technique for producing one-dimensional fullerene crystals, called fullerene finned-micropillar (FFMP), that can be produced in an hour. The team achieved this significant breakthrough by utilizing a small heating apparatus and annealing process.
A study by researchers at Yokohama National University found that color appearance discrepancies between display and surface colors are caused by differences in spectral distributions, not device limitations. When participants viewed colors with identical spectral distributions, they could match colors more than 90% of the time.
A global-scale meta-analysis found that diverse leaf litter increases decomposition rates by 34.7%. This could be crucial for predicting future changes in biogeochemical cycles and climate feedbacks on Earth.
Researchers at Yokohama National University have proposed a fix to prevent stretched-out stretchable sensors from producing large errors in pressure movement measurement. The new sensors use a hard silicone shell to protect the soft porous silicone pressure sensor, allowing it to measure force without being overextended.
Researchers at Yokohama National University developed a new method to produce entangled photons compatible with quantum memories, allowing for long-distance quantum communication through optical fibers. This breakthrough could enable the creation of a quantum internet linking quantum computers.
Researchers at Yokohama National University have developed a novel light-based reaction that yields high numbers of a key chemical component. The method uses green visible light to selectively reorganize chemical components, resulting in the production of multisubstituted cyclobutanes with high efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
A new colloid recipe reduces debinding and sintering time for glass and ceramic 3D printing, allowing for faster production of complex structures. This breakthrough enables the creation of parts with accurate geometries, weight reduction, and increased strength.
Researchers at Yokohama National University have developed a new electrode material that improves the charge capacity of lithium batteries. This breakthrough enables longer-lasting and more energy-dense electric vehicles, reducing dependence on fossil fuels and promoting renewable energy-based applications.
Researchers at Yokohama National University have identified spent coffee grounds as a viable new source of cellulose nanofibers, which can be used to produce biodegradable plastic products. The extracted fibers displayed uniformity and integration with polymer resin, demonstrating their potential as a wood substitute.
Researchers from Yokohama National University have developed a new method using slow light to create a compact and non-mechanical LiDAR sensor. This technology has the potential to improve the performance of LiDAR sensors in various fields, including autonomous vehicles, robots, and drones.
A team of researchers at Yokohama National University has developed a compound that can emit light and change color under mechanical stimuli. The dye's properties were controlled by adding another chemical, resulting in high-contrast, self-recovering characteristics.
A new unified shock sensor developed by researchers at Yokohama National University can quickly and accurately detect and dissipate shock waves. The sensor combines imaging processing with compressible flow theory to predict the behavior of shock waves, offering improved efficiency and precision in computational fluid dynamics.
Engineered cell sheets have been designed to effectively treat open skin areas after surgeries, addressing a major challenge in post-operative care. The method involves scanning the surgical site, designing and printing a 3D mold, coating it with gold, seeding cells, and growing a custom-made cell sheet that can be transplanted into mice.
A team of researchers has developed a framework to reduce energy consumption in data centers by up to several orders of magnitude compared to traditional technologies. The approach uses digital logic processes called AQFP and balances the estimation of power needed to process through the system with the energy that the system dissipates.
Researchers isolated melanopsin cell functions and demonstrated their importance in perceiving visual environment. The study showed that melanopsin plays a crucial role in detecting light intensity, contributing to a new understanding of the biology of the eye.
Japanese researchers developed a simulation technique that accurately predicts the microstructure of Nickel-Aluminum alloys used in jet engine turbine parts. The method uses first-principle phase field calculations to overcome time-consuming and expensive experimental procedures.
Researchers at Yokohama National University developed an efficient method to generate hair growth in nude mice using a three-dimensional tissue culture called hair follicle germ. The new approach produces a high rate of hair generation and shows promise for clinical applications in human hair regenerative therapy.
Researchers at Yokohama National University successfully teleported quantum information within a diamond, enabling the transfer of sensitive data without destruction. The technique uses entangled particles and photon storage to achieve quantum teleportation.
Researchers have visualized meteorite components at unprecedented resolution using atomic force microscopy-based infrared spectroscopy. This breakthrough enables the analysis of organic matter distributions and associations with minerals in carbonaceous chondrites, crucial for understanding the formation of life and Solar System history.
Researchers are developing a quantum annealing machine to solve combinatorial optimization problems in various industries. The project aims to create a high-speed, high-precision optimization solution platform that can address real-world problems.
Researchers from Japan have developed a way to better measure and manipulate conductive materials through scanning tunneling microscopy. The team designed a custom terahertz pulse cycle that quickly oscillates between near and far fields within the desired electrical current.