Challenge in Detection of Dark Matter with Optical Lattice Clock and Cesium Fountain Atomic Clock

– Simultaneous and high availability operation of "a redefinition candidate" and "a current definition" of the second that contribute to international atomic time is key –

"Spring-Water Temperature Difference Power Generation" That Can Generate Electricity When Immersed in Spring Water

– Effective use of the thermal energy of flowing spring water as electricity –

World's First Standardization of a Method for Confirming the Reliability of Hermetic Sealing Inspections

– Reference test piece with micropores to evaluate the flowability of gases and liquids –

Successful Demonstration of a Superconducting Circuit for Qubit Control within Large-scale Quantum Computer Systems

– Density of qubit-controlling-signals per cable may increase by approximately 1,000 times –

Correct Free-energy Landscape Expressed by New Formula

– Correctly evaluates the stability and reactivity of the shape of molecules, such as of proteins and catalysts –

Assessment of Seafloor Methane Dynamics in Gas Hydrate Area

– Coexistence of aerobic and anaerobic methanotrophs is key to methane consumption –

Microorganism-produced Plastic Improves Biodegradability and Elongation of Polylactic Acid

– Contributing to solving the problem of marine plastic waste –

Gut Microbes Prime Immunity of Pest Insects

– Gut microbes break through the intestinal tract to activate the insect immune system –

Developed an Integrated Circuit That Automatically Compensates for the Sensitivity of High-performance Magnetic Sensors

– Cutting-edge integrated circuit design techniques stabilize sensor sensitivity and expand applications –

Discovery of the Tightest Arrangement of Bilayer Alkali Metals between Graphene Layers

– Suggests potential to increase battery capacity –

Development of New Thermoelectric Materials that Generate Electricity Perpendicular to Heat Flow

– Expectations for new maintenance-free thermoelectric modules that do not degrade the electrode interface –

Simultaneous decoding of 10,000 cells’ glycan and gene expression in single cells

– Promotes the use of glycans for disease detection, prevention, and treatment –

Viral Spike Protein Induces Bioluminescent Substrate of Sea Fireflies to Emit Light

– Promising new method for detecting novel coronaviruses –

Elucidating the Switching Characteristics of Transistors Operating at Cryogenic Temperatures

– New insights into semiconductor physics accelerate R&D of control circuits for quantum computers –

Absorbers to Realize Efficient and Fast Detection of Terahertz Waves with Frequency Range in 6G

– Terahertz absorptance above 99%, more than double in high-speed responsivity compared with conventional absorbers –

Scalable Synthesis of Peptides at Low Cost and with Minimal Waste

– Synthesize peptides with minimal use of protecting groups, as if connecting blocks –

Developed Evaluation Technology for Radio-frequency Components Used in Quantum Computers

– Measure temperature dependence of reflection and transmission characteristics from cryogenic to room temperature –

Development of Power Generation System from Formic Acid by Flow-type System

– Demonstrated "continuous" hydrogen production from formic acid for over 2,000 hours –

Demonstrating Performance of Organic Liquid Fertilizer Made by Microorganisms in Hydroponic Tomato Cultivation

– Contributing to resource recycling by upcycling nitrogen in waste –

Why Does Asteroid Ryugu Look Different in Space and in the Laboratory?

– Space weathering hides water signs –