Find uplifting stories about heroes, innovations, and solutions
11 results for "riken"
Scientists at RIKEN just solved one of quantum computing's biggest problems with a discovery that could finally bring these powerful machines into everyday use. Their new approach keeps quantum systems stable even when things go wrong.
Scientists at Cleveland Clinic, RIKEN, and IBM just smashed through a barrier that's stumped drug researchers for decades, using quantum computers to model proteins 40 times larger than what was possible six months ago. This breakthrough could slash the decade-long timeline it currently takes to develop new medicines.
Four major tech powerhouses just joined forces to supercharge scientific discovery using artificial intelligence and next-generation computing. The collaboration aims to tackle everything from energy challenges to quantum computing breakthroughs.
Scientists just used quantum computers to simulate the largest biological molecules ever, breaking a 12,000-atom barrier that could slash the decade-long timeline for discovering new medicines. The breakthrough marks the moment quantum computing shifted from promise to practical tool for saving lives.
Artificial intelligence is helping scientists make discoveries faster than ever before, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. New AI tools are tackling complex research challenges that once took years to solve.
Japanese scientists identified a "third cell" that completes the hair regrowth puzzle, bringing hope to millions facing hair loss. The breakthrough could replace drugs that only slow thinning with therapies that regenerate follicles.
Researchers discovered that human DNA contains a second layer of instructions that controls how genes work, potentially explaining why identical proteins can behave differently in our cells. This breakthrough could change how we understand and treat diseases.
Scientists discovered how to activate the brain's natural cleaning system to clear Alzheimer's plaques, opening doors to affordable pill-based treatments. The breakthrough could replace expensive antibody therapies that often cause serious side effects.
Researchers developed a new way to sculpt 3D electronic devices from single crystals, creating tiny twisted structures that control electricity in both directions. The breakthrough could lead to smaller, more efficient electronics that use shape itself as a design tool.
The United States and Japan just announced a groundbreaking $1 billion partnership to supercharge scientific discovery using artificial intelligence. The five-year collaboration aims to cut research time dramatically while advancing breakthroughs in quantum computing, nuclear fusion, and biotechnology.
When German pharmaceutical giant Bayer needed a new innovation hub in Japan, they skipped Tokyo and picked Kobe instead. Now foreign startups are discovering that Japan's smaller cities offer faster pathways to success than the traditional big-city approach.