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When women ovulate, something subtle shifts in the air, literally. A new study from the University of Tokyo reveals that men react measurably to specific scent compounds that increase in female body odor during ovulation.
Jul 28, 2025
The trillions of bacteria living in your intestines carry out chemical conversations that influence everything from your immune system to your mood—but scientists have struggled to decode these microscopic exchanges.
Jul 4, 2025
Japan's weather satellites have been quietly conducting a decade-long study of Venus—completely by accident.
Jun 30, 2025
Japanese researchers have developed a mask filter that solves a persistent pandemic-era problem: how to trap virus-sized particles without making breathing difficult.
May 20, 2025
New research from the University of Tokyo reveals striking similarities between how large language models (LLMs) process information and brain activity patterns in people with certain types of aphasia.
May 15, 2025
Japanese researchers have overcome a fundamental barrier in cultured meat production by creating an artificial circulatory system that enables growth of realistic, centimeter-thick chicken tissue.
Apr 17, 2025
A team of Japanese researchers has discovered an entirely new type of interference pattern that could reshape how engineers design future electronic components.
Mar 27, 2025
University of Tokyo scientists have achieved a remarkable advancement in molecular identification technology, accelerating the measurement rate of Raman spectroscopy to speeds 100 times faster than previous methods.
Oct 23, 2024
Pockets of microbes have been found living within a sealed fracture in 2-billion-year-old rock.
Oct 3, 2024
Researchers at the University of Tokyo have developed a novel method to transform old concrete into new building materials while simultaneously capturing carbon dioxide.
Aug 7, 2024
Regenerative Genes Boost Stem Cell Function in Aging Flies University of Tokyo researchers have made a surprising discovery in the field of regenerative medicine.
Aug 1, 2024
Unveiling the Surface Secrets of Ice Formation Researchers from the University of Tokyo have made a fascinating discovery about how water freezes, challenging long-held beliefs about ice formation.
Jul 26, 2024
Researchers from Japan, China, and Finland have developed a novel system that leverages generative artificial intelligence to protect image privacy while maintaining visual cohesion.
May 29, 2024
The stress of heart failure is remembered by the body and appears to lead to recurrent failure, along with other related health issues, according to new research.
May 26, 2024
