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Making ammonia at lower temperatures: the world’s first air-stable surface electrene
September 22, 2026
How the kidneys help the body retain water and salt
September 18, 2026
Ten minutes at a time: OrigamiSat-2 tests an origami-inspired antenna in space
September 15, 2026
Light triggers a new material state in just 30 femtoseconds
September 11, 2026
Finding the invisible: a new way to detect nanoplastics
September 8, 2026
Can less CO₂ help bacteria make more plastic?
September 4, 2026
Iron and its support material team up to accelerate CO₂ conversion
September 1, 2026
Better materials start with better preparation: a new way to form crystals in under one minute
August 28, 2026
Working backward from results: how can AI tell what is happening inside a semiconductor?
August 25, 2026
Bringing the power of a single atomic layer into a bulk material
August 21, 2026
Why high levels of “good” cholesterol may not be enough
August 18, 2026
Iron differs from cell to cell even within the same liver—revealing its distribution in the living body
August 14, 2026
Switching a semiconductor’s chirality on and off with electricity
August 11, 2026
Toward healing the gut with a patient’s own cells
August 7, 2026
Why do “small-intestinal cells” appear in the colon? A longstanding mystery reveals the gut’s power to heal
August 4, 2026
An achiral crystal that responds differently to light? ― A new perspective on light–matter interactions
July 31, 2026
Scientists recreate the 14 days intestinal infection behind hand, foot and mouth disease
July 28, 2026
Why do teeth grinding and excessive bite forces worsen gum disease?
July 24, 2026
A first step toward “cell factories” that use sunlight to produce cosmetic and medical ingredients
July 21, 2026
What does AI look at when selecting materials?
July 17, 2026
Can self-powering displays become reality?
July 14, 2026
Can AI learn what makes an excellent catalyst?
July 10, 2026
How did eels regain a lost ability?
July 7, 2026
An origami-inspired space antenna
July 3, 2026
How do cells stick to surfaces?
June 30, 2026
DNA droplets that work with light
June 26, 2026
How do fish develop thick lips?
June 23, 2026
Before bones form: uncovering the mystery of Sox9, the master regulator of cartilage development
June 19, 2026
A nanofilm electrode that keeps listening to plants
June 16, 2026
Solving a mystery of early Earth: a new route to hydrogen cyanide formation
June 12, 2026
Building a future mobility system where cities and cars communicate
June 9, 2026
How comfortable is the front line of life-saving care? Exploring the invisible environment inside the ICU
June 5, 2026
Building a nanoscale “lantern”: chemists tackle precision molecular design
June 2, 2026
A wearable olfactory display that transforms immersive experiences
May 29, 2026
Mapping the cellular hazard landscape with AI
May 26, 2026
Controlling cell membranes with chemical reactions: a new switch for the nanoscale
May 22, 2026
Fainting from low blood sugar—why is too much insulin released?
May 19, 2026
Rethinking intestinal regeneration
May 15, 2026
Recreating a phenomenon discovered by Einstein: the emergence of a vortex from spin
May 12, 2026
The frontline of virus detection inside the human body
May 8, 2026
Using light to read how gene switches change
May 5, 2026
Nanoscience at the interface of medicine and materials: A special issue of ACS Applied Nano Materials marking the founding of Science Tokyo
May 1, 2026
Smaller but stronger: a 25-nanometer memory that challenges traditional limits
April 28, 2026
A new catalyst that redefines ammonia decomposition
April 24, 2026
AI detects the early signs of diabetes from heart signals
April 21, 2026
A 3D map of the subsurface reveals where major earthquakes may begin
April 17, 2026
Discovery of a “universal enzyme” that makes all four nucleotide building blocks of life
April 14, 2026
An ultra-thin memory one three-thousandth the thickness of a hair―easing data traffic in the age of AI
April 10, 2026
A half antibody that can fight on its own: a discovery that challenges conventional wisdom
April 7, 2026
Designing new catalysts with AI: “CatDRX”
April 3, 2026
A power plant in the palm of your hand: a small fuel cell that works safely at high temperatures
March 31, 2026
Chewing well may help protect health later in life
March 27, 2026
Molecules that withstand heat and light—but glow under force
March 24, 2026
Why does electric current change direction inside magnets?
March 20, 2026
Nanoscale surface patterns for advanced heat control
March 17, 2026
Balancing potency and durability: A new material for infection control
March 13, 2026
Capturing fleeting molecules in the blink of an eye: First observation of radical reactions in the nanosecond world
March 10, 2026
Controlling chirality with electricity: Bringing right- and left-handed properties to achiral materials
March 6, 2026
A new material for next-generation memory—with the surprising property of shrinking when heated
March 3, 2026
Detecting hidden metastasis in early-stage gastric cancer with a single drop of blood
February 27, 2026
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