Ghostwire: Tokyo is a psychedelic hodgepodge of mystical martial arts
We take a peek at the upcoming PS5 console exclusive in a hands-off preview......»»
This sea worm"s posterior swims away, and now scientists know how
A research team, led by Professor Toru Miura from the University of Tokyo, shows how the expression of developmental genes in the Japanese green syllid worms, Megasyllis nipponica, helps form their swimming reproductive unit called stolon. The work h.....»»
Engineering bacteria to biosynthesize intricate protein complexes
Protein cages found within microbes help its contents weather the harsh intracellular environment—an observation that has many bioengineering applications. Tokyo Tech researchers have recently developed an innovative bioengineering approach that us.....»»
"Hot" new form of microscopy examines materials using evanescent waves
Microscopes usually use backscattered radiation to create images, but a research group from the Institute of Industrial Science at the University of Tokyo is developing a new method to study materials using the faint light they emit, generated by hea.....»»
Japan"s slow walk to EVs starts to look wise
Japan's automaker put on an EV extravaganza at Tokyo's auto show in an admission that EVs are a 'missing piece' of their technology toolboxes, but executives defend their deliberate, go-slow EV rollouts as being "just in time" to meet sustainable mar.....»»
Toyota shows electric concepts at Tokyo show, but it may never build them
But an internal combustion engine-powered commercial van is going into production. Enlarge / Toyota CEO and President Kaji Sato on stage with the FT-Se (left) and FT-3e (right) concepts. (credit: Toyota) Toyota provided.....»»
Lexus LF-ZC and LF-ZL concepts show extreme aero can look extremely good
Welcome to 2026 and the future of Lexus as an all-electric brand. Enlarge / The Lexus LF-ZC on display at the Tokyo Auto Show. (credit: Tim Stevens) Toyota provided flights from Newark, New Jersey, to Tokyo, Japan, and f.....»»
Deep learning solves long-standing challenges in identification of nanoparticle shape
Innovation Center of NanoMedicine has announced with The University of Tokyo that a group led by Prof. Takanori Ichiki, Research Director of iCONM, proposed a new property evaluation method of nanoparticles' shape anisotropy that solves long-standing.....»»
School debate programs linked to improvements in academic achievement, graduation rates, and college enrollment
Participating in policy debate programs in middle and high school is associated with improvements in English language arts (ELA) achievement and increases in the likelihood that students graduate from high school and enroll in postsecondary education.....»»
3 great action movies on Tubi you need to watch in October
There are three action movies on Tubi you need to watch in October: a martial arts sports drama, a Kathryn Bigelow crime thriller, and a clash at a rowdy bar......»»
Honda, GM-backed Cruise take on Tokyo with commercial robotaxi service from 2026
Launching Cruise's driverless ride-hailing service in one of the world's biggest, busiest cities represents a step forward for autonomous driving development in Japan, where local players typically trail pioneering tech companies in the U.S. or China.....»»
Honda, GM-backed Cruise to commercialize robotaxis in Tokyo
Launching Cruise’s driverless ride-hailing service in one of the world’s biggest, busiest cities represents a step forward for autonomous driving development in Japan, where local players typically trail pioneering tech companies in the U.S. or C.....»»
New biobased recyclable polyesters exhibit excellent tensile properties beyond polyethylene and polypropylene
The research group of Professor Kotohiro Nomura, Tokyo Metropolitan University, in cooperation with the research group of Director Hiroshi Hirano, Osaka Research Institute of Industrial Science and Technology, has developed biobased polyesters from i.....»»
Swinging Sledgehammers
Blacksmithing will be featured in the Industrial Arts area at Maker Faire Bay Area at Mare Island. Meet Celeste Flores of Richmond's Clay and Steel who will be swinging sledgehammers and making hammers along with other blacksmiths at the event. The.....»»
How the religiously unaffiliated are finding meaning, purpose and spirituality in psychedelic churches
More and more surveys point to decreasing membership in religious institutions and a corresponding rise of "nones." Many people might assume that this indicates the absence of belief or a lack of spirituality......»»
Scientists upcycle polyesters through new waste-free, scalable process
Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have developed a new chemical process which upcycles polyesters, including PET in plastic bottles, to morpholine amide, a versatile and valuable building block for synthesizing a vast range of compounds......»»
12 Projects And 6 Workshops To Get You PUMPED For Maker Faire Tokyo
12 Projects And 6 Workshops To Get You PUMPED For Maker Faire Tokyo.....»»
Judge upholds Tesla arbitration agreement that drivers called “unconscionable”
Lawsuit said Tesla and Elon Musk falsely marketed cars as self-driving. Enlarge / Tesla Motors store in Tokyo, Japan, on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023. (credit: Getty Images | Bloomberg) Four Tesla drivers who sued the company o.....»»
Researchers advance effort to turn diamonds into a quantum simulator
Diamonds are often prized for their flawless shine, but Chong Zu, an assistant professor of physics in Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis, sees a deeper value in these natural crystals. As reported in Physical Review Letters, Zu an.....»»
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Reaction to demo as Tokyo Game Show starts
It's one of the biggest game releases of next year - and verdicts are rolling in on the first demo......»»
The firms hoping to take psychedelic drugs mainstream
Start-ups are tweaking psychedelic compounds to treat mental health conditions......»»