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O.P. Jindal Global University Strengthens India-Japan Academic Diplomacy a
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], June 27: In a landmark demonstration of India's growing global academic engagement, O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) led two high-level dialogues in Tokyo, hosted at the United Nations University (UNU) and the University of Tokyo. Focused on democracy, constitutionalism, an
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NTT R&D Forum unveils cutting-edge technologies for society and indust
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The NTT R&D Forum showcased technologies that are becoming increasingly relevant to both society and industry, including the world's first experiment with an Optical Quantum Computer.
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Israeli-Japanese cancer research offers new to hope for fighting pancreati
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
In a major step forward for cancer treatment, Israeli and Japanese researchers have created a highly targeted inhibitor for an enzyme that plays a critical role in helping cancer grow and spread. The findings offer new hope to patients battling aggressive forms of cancer, particularly in th
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Seven Leading Japanese Universities Sign MoUs with JGU During Landmark Vis
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], April 29: A senior delegation from India led by the Founding Vice Chancellor of O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU), Professor (Dr.) C. Raj Kumar, concluded a successful visit to Japan with a view to strengthening and fostering the internationalization of higher education betw
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What happens when a rat smells another rat
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The chemical pheromones that certain animals emit can cause hormonal or behavioural changes in other species. Although it is well known that calm rats can lessen their anxiety of surrounding rats, the precise process remained a mystery. Researchers, including those from the University of Tok
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People use emojis to hide, as well as show, their feelings, says study
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Scientists studying emoji use in Japan found that the images were used to soften the impact of negative expressions as well as to express positive feelings.
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New research shows Deep-sea black carbon comes from hydrothermal vents
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Associate Professor Youhei Yamashita and grad student Yutaro Mori at Hokkaido University, along with Professor Hiroshi Ogawa at AORI, The University of Tokyo, have revealed conclusive evidence that hydrothermal vents are a previously unknown source of dissolved black carbon in the deep ocean
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New species of microalgae was found in water from a home aquarium
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
A new species of microalgae was found in water from a home aquarium. While analyzing DNA samples taken from the algae, researchers from the University of Tokyo discovered Medakamo hakoo, whose DNA sequence didn't match any on record. This new species is the smallest known freshwater green al
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Researchers discover new species of microalgae
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
In the water from a home aquarium, a brand-new species of microalgae was discovered. While analyzing DNA samples taken from the algae, researchers from the University of Tokyo discovered Medakamo hakoo, whose DNA sequence didn't match any on record.
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Study finds purpose behind spontaneous baby movements
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
According to new research led by the University of Tokyo, spontaneous, random baby movements aid the development of their sensorimotor system.
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Massive 'marimo' algae balls at risk from deadly winter sunburn
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Climate change could overexpose rare underwater "marimo" algae balls to sunlight, killing them off according to a new study at the University of Tokyo. Marimo are living fluffy balls of green algae. The world's largest marimo can be found in Lake Akan in Hokkaido, Japan's northern main isla
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Study finds robotic eyes on autonomous vehicles could reduce road accident
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Tokyo (Japan), September 20 (ANI): According to a new study from the University of Tokyo, robotic eyes on autonomous vehicles could improve pedestrian safety. Participants acted out scenarios in virtual reality (VR), deciding whether or not to cross a road in front of a moving vehicle. Parti
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