Insects Switch the Form and Function of Their Gut Symbionts and Their Habitats Through "Metamorphosis"

– In nymphs, for bacterial retention and their own growth; In adults, for food digestion and reproduction –

Development of New Genome Editing Technology in Plants

– New molecular delivery technique using needle-shaped crystal "whiskers" enables more efficient production of genome-edited crops –

Developed Process Technology for Alternating Layering of Barium Titanate Nanocube Monolayers and Graphene

– Paving the way for dramatically thinner multilayer ceramic capacitors –

Developed Sensing Technology to Determine Freshness of Fish Meats from Their Odors

– Easy, non-destructive determination of freshness –

Development of a New Treatment Process for Ironworks Wastewater Containing High Concentrations of Nitrate

– New membrane separation activated sludge process using factory infrastructure –

A Facile Method for Preparing Transparent Anti-Fogging Films with Quick Self-Healing Abilities

– Development of transparent films that self-heal physical damages in a short period and prevent fogging for a long period –

Successful Evolution of E. coli into Insect Symbiotic Bacteria

– A single mutation makes ordinary bacteria into essential symbiotic bacteria that support survival of host stinkbug –

Successful High-efficiency Transfer of Single Electrons without Extra Disturbance

– Demonstrated by generation of an isolated pulse propagating on a solid surface; Contribution to quantum computers –

Development of an Efficient and Stable Catalyst for Ammonia Synthesis even under Fluctuating Hydrogen Supply Conditions

– Oriented to high performance ammonia synthesis integrated with electrolytic hydrogen production using renewable energy –

Development of Neural Network Computing Technology that Operates Using Only a Silicon Photonic Integrated Circuit

– Establishment of optical AI basic technology with ultra-low latency and low power consumption that complements digital electronic circuits –

Development of a New Method for Fabricating Nitride Semiconductor Thin-film Crystals

– Supplying nitrogen plasma to achieve the world’s highest quality –

Development of Technology to Produce Synthetic Gas from Atmospheric Concentration CO₂ Using a Transition-metal-free Catalyst

– A big step towards realization of liquid fuel and chemical production using CO₂ as a raw material –

High-precision Position and Orientation Detection Technology that Enables to Automate Setup Processes at Manufacturing Sites

– A key device for automating conveyance and manufacturing processes in production plants –

Development of Technology to Quickly Determine the Health Status of Mice Using Gut Microbiota

– Use of machine learning to analyze the fluorescence patterns of polymers contacted with bacteria –

Paving the Way to Measure Oleic Acid Content in Live Cattle!

– Successful measurement of beef fat quality, which determines flavor, by magnetic resonance –

Release of the World’s First Volcanic Ash Database for Monitoring and Predicting Volcanic Eruption Transitions

– Contribution to more efficient understanding of eruption mechanisms –

Development of a Low Power Consumption Magnetic Sensor Capable of High-sensitivity, Wideband Measurement

– Optimal sensing circuit for magneto-impedance element vastly enhances power efficiency –

Identification of Genes Essential for Metamorphosis from Nymphs to Adults in Damselflies and Dragonflies

– Elucidation of new functions of transcription factors that control insect metamorphosis –

Successful Identification and Visualization of Isotopes at the Atomic Level

– Enabling analysis of isotopes by transmission electron microscopy –

Successful Nondestructive Two-dimensional Quantitative Analysis of Degradation of the Charging Capacity of Lithium-ion Secondary Batteries

– Detection and quantification of locations where degradation progresses and impedes the extension of battery life for each crystal phase of the anode material –