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Matter and Antimatter Seem to Respond Equally to Gravity

As part of an experiment to measure—to an extremely precise degree—the charge-to-mass ratios of protons and antiprotons, the RIKEN-led BASE collaboration at CERN, Geneva,

Cancer Therapy Using On-Site Synthesis of Anticancer Drugs

An international research group at the RIKEN Cluster for Pioneering Research (CPR) has successfully treated cancer in mice using metal catalysts that assemble anticancer drugs together inside the body.

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Determining the Hamiltonian of Quantum Systems with Far Fewer Measurements

The energy function that governs systems of quantum particles can be determined using much fewer measurements than previously considered necessary

The Free-Energy Principle Explains the Brain

The RIKEN Center for Brain Science (CBS) in Japan, along with colleagues, has shown that the free-energy principle can explain how neural networks are optimized for efficiency.

Scientists Achieve Key Elements for Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computation in Silicon Spin Qubits

Researchers from RIKEN and QuTech—a collaboration between TU Delft and TNO— have achieved a key milestone toward the development of a fault-tolerant quantum computer.

Faster Technique for Resetting Quantum Circuits Proposed

Simulations suggest a new technique for resetting ‘qubits’ in a quantum computer without harming them

Dissociation Mechanism of Oxygen Molecules on a Silver Surface Unveiled

The mechanism by which oxygen molecules break up into atoms on silver surfaces has been clarified for the first time

Plausible Steps Toward the Evolution of a Key Protein Fold of RNA Polymerases

Study sheds light on the origin of a folded structure at the heart of some key enzymes

Improved Retinal Transplant Technique Almost Ready for Clinical Trials

Researchers led by Michiko Mandai at the RIKEN Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research (BDR) in Japan have used a genetic modification to improve human-derived retina transplants grown in the lab.

Laminating Organic Photovoltaics onto Curved Surfaces

Ultrathin electronics can now be laminated onto curved surfaces using heat-shrinkable polymers

Calcium Pump Motions Captured in Action

Molecular dynamic simulations show how a protein pump transports calcium to help control muscle contractions

How Left and Right Hippocampal Ca1 Regions in the Mouse Brain Talk with Each Other

Neurons in the left and right hippocampal CA1 area coordinate their activity thanks to input from CA3 cells

Modeling High-Harmonic Generation Without Resorting to Perturbation Theory

The interaction between high-power laser light and matter is better described by a new mathematical approach

Amylin Peptide in the Brain Senses Isolation and Drives Social Contact-Seeking Behavior

As we have experienced during the COVID pandemic, loneliness, or perceived social isolation, is a major stress for social animals and increases the risk of various mental and physical health issues such as depression, substance abuse, obesity, and premature death.

Introducing Nikola, the Emotional Android Kid

Researchers from the RIKEN Guardian Robot Project in Japan have made an android child named Nikola that successfully conveys six basic emotions.

Astrocytes Help Orchestrate Synaptic Activity in Learning and Memory

Brain cells known as astrocytes play a prominent part in tuning the changes in neuronal activity that enable memories to be stored

Nanocarrier Spray: Better Crops Without Genetic Modification

Researchers at the RIKEN Center for Sustainable Resource Science (CSRS) in Japan have developed a way to improve crop quality without needing to create special genetically modified plants.

Wormholes Help Resolve Black Hole Information Paradox

A mathematical analysis helps illuminate the puzzle over how information escapes from a black hole

Mutations That Interfere with Cytokinin Signaling Help Arabidopsis Plants Tolerate High Salinity

Defective molecular signaling in plants helps them survive in a salty medium

Two-Part Tango Triggers Signal Activation of Key Regulatory Protein

A structural picture of protein interaction could help to develop new drugs