Waseda University

Waseda University is a private university mainly located in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan.

Synecoculture farming could change a lot of things with a sowing, pruning and harvesting robot

Paving the way for 3D electronics: Metal-plastic hybrid 3D printing is now real

Converting carbon dioxide to methane more efficiently at low temperatures

Neuroengineering enables the reproduction of the complex brain-like functions of segregation and integration of brain circuits – in vitro

One of the most important and surprising traits of the brain is its ability to reconfigure dynamically the connections to process and respond properly to stimuli. Researchers from Tohoku University (Sendai, Japan) and the University of Barcelona, using neuroengineering tools, have created in vitro neural circuits that reproduce the capacity of segregation and integration of

Neuroengineering enables the reproduction of the complex brain-like functions of segregation and integration of brain circuits – in vitro

Using light to kill cancer cells with a wirelessly-powered implant

Japanese scientists develop a new device for metronomic photodynamic therapy to facilitate a minimally-invasive and effective cancer treatment in delicate organs Scientists from Waseda University, the National Defense Medical College, and the Japan Science and Technology Agency developed a new bioadhesive, wirelessly-powered light-emitting device which could better treat cancers in delicate organs. Conventional photodynamic therapy

Using light to kill cancer cells with a wirelessly-powered implant

A miniaturized thermoelectric generator for the Internet of Things

Opening up a pathway to cost-effective, autonomous IoT application Objects in our daily lives, such as speakers, refrigerators, and even cars, are becoming “smarter” day by day as they connect to the internet and exchange data, creating the Internet of Things (IoT), a network among the objects themselves. Toward an IoT-based society, a miniaturized thermoelectric

A miniaturized thermoelectric generator for the Internet of Things

The soft robotic material of the future?

Great potential as soft robotic material of the future Scientists at Waseda University may have come a step closer to innovating soft robots to care for people. Its material, however, is something you may have never expected. They have developed robotic crystals that walk slowly like an inchworm and roll 20,000 times faster than its

The soft robotic material of the future?

Differential privacy is a new AI method to keep data private

New machine learning method developed by researchers at the University of Helsinki, Aalto University and Waseda University of Tokyo can use for example data on cell phones while guaranteeing data subject privacy. Modern AI is based on machine learning which creates models by learning from data. Data used in many applications such as health and

Differential privacy is a new AI method to keep data private

Smart windows get the ability to tint gradually

NIMS, Waseda University and Tama Art University developed together smart glass capable of producing various shades on its surface. NIMS, Waseda University and Tama Art University developed together smart glass capable of producing various shades on its surface. Unlike the conventional types, the newly developed tinting smart glass allows users to easily change the shaded

Smart windows get the ability to tint gradually

Highly-efficient ammonia plants that run on renewable energy are now possible

Our society is in need of ammonia more than ever. Chemical fertilizers, plastic, fibers, pharmaceuticals, refrigerants in heat pumps, and even explosives all use ammonia as raw material. Moreover, ammonia has been suggested as a hydrogen carrier recently because of its high hydrogen content. In the Haber-Bosch process, which is the main method of ammonia

Highly-efficient ammonia plants that run on renewable energy are now possible

New process combines better quality with low cost and less waste, giant step towards in-home 3D printing

Waseda researchers make dramatic improvement in 3D printing for home use Waseda University researchers have developed a process to dramatically improve the quality of 3D printed resin products. The process combines greatly improved surface texture and higher structural rigidity with lower cost, less complexity, safer use of solvent chemicals and elimination of troublesome waste dust.

New process combines better quality with low cost and less waste, giant step towards in-home 3D printing

Portable hydrogen stored in plastic

Addressing safety risks and energy loss for a society with hydrogen energy A research group led by Professor Hiroyuki Nishide and Professor Kenichi Oyaizu from the Department of Applied Chemistry developed a hydrogen-carrying polymer, which can be molded as a tangible, safe, and compact plastic sheet. Although technology developments and research on realizing hydrogen as

Portable hydrogen stored in plastic

A new method for producing hydrogen, which is fast, irreversible, and takes place at much lower temperature using less energy

Simpler process and higher efficiency creates great expectations for consumer market Waseda University researchers have developed a new method for producing hydrogen, which is fast, irreversible, and takes place at much lower temperature using less energy. This innovation is expected to contribute to the spread of fuel cell systems for automobiles and homes. Hydrogen has

A new method for producing hydrogen, which is fast, irreversible, and takes place at much lower temperature using less energy

New energy conversion principle could double engine efficiency

According to Naitoh, the method is expected to be lower in cost than use of batteries in electrical vehicles, and could also reduce noise and eliminate the need for cooling mechanisms in internal combustion engines. Prof. Ken Naitoh of Waseda Univ.’s Faculty of Science and Engineering and his associates have discovered a new compressive combustion principle

New energy conversion principle could double engine efficiency

Cyborgs, a fusion of man and machine

Cyborgs are truly a fundamental phenomenon in philosophical discussions. Cyborgs are gradually working their way into our lives. The general representation of a cyborg is that seen in science fiction films of a fusion between man and machine. A direct interface between the brain and the Internet, like the brain-machine interface (BMI) described in the

Cyborgs, a fusion of man and machine

A Futuristic Hydrogel to Grow Food on Desert Sand

A hydrogel could make deserts flourish with crops grown on barren sand. Here’s another futuristic invention that could completely change the future of agriculture in a desertifying world. Substituting an industrially produced hydrogel for soil makes it possible to farm on sterile desert sand. Similarly to Pink LEDs Grow Future Food with 90% Less Water, this amazing sci

A Futuristic Hydrogel to Grow Food on Desert Sand

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Is watching sports good for your health?
The Japanese research team used a multi-prong approach - combining data analysis, self-reports, and brain scans - to understand the connection between sports viewing and well-being in the general ...
Watching sport is 'good for health' as new study finds football 'effective remedy'
The research team from Japan utilised a multi-faceted approach - merging data analysis, self-reports, and brain scans - to comprehend the link between sports viewing and well-being in the general ...
Thai Villagers Replace Live Cat with Doraemon in Rainmaking Ritual
With no rain for several months in many areas of Thailand and a record breaking heatwave, a rain-making ceremony was held. Traditionally, a real cat would be used, but it seems the locals decided on ...
Novel high refractive index polymers show promise in sustainable optoelectronics
High refractive index polymers (HRIPs) are essential for manufacturing modern optoelectronic devices, including displays and light sensors. However, high-performance HRIPs are expensive and ...
Research Highlights Importance Of Weak Social Ties In Neural Networking
By challenging traditional assumptions and exploring brain synchronization in diverse social contexts, this research sheds light on the complex dynamics of social interactions.

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New discovery of a mechanism that controls cell division
Researchers have discovered that how a special protein complex called the Mediator moves along genes in DNA may have an impact on how cells divide. The discovery may be important for future research ...
Kill the sun! How wild thought experiments drive scientific discovery
My colleagues call me a supervillain for trying to destroy the cosmos, but this kind of imaginative thinking isn't so far from what scientists do, says space reporter Leah Crane ...
An electrifying discovery may help doctors deliver more effective gene therapies
In an effort to improve delivery of costly medical treatments, a team of researchers in electrical engineering at the University of Wisconsin–Madison has developed a stimulating method that could make ...
Drug Discovery & Development
The Master of Science degree program in Drug Discovery & Development (DDD) offers students the opportunity to understand, evaluate and engage with the entire process of drug discovery and development.
Enzyme discovery paves the way for developing universal donor blood
Researchers at DTU and Lund University have discovered enzymes that remove hindrances that stood in the way of developing universal donor blood.