UTokyo-IIS Bulletin Vol. 5 is now available online. UTokyo-IIS Bulletin covers research and activities of Institute of Industrial Science, the University of Tokyo (UTokyo-IIS). Physics of liquids and soft matter as well as trial operation of an automated commercial bus service on public roads is featured in this issue.

• UTokyo-IIS Bulletin Vol. 5

UTokyo-IIS Bulletin Vol. 5

Feature

• Soft matter and materials with structural hierarchy
• Real World Intelligent Transport Systems

News

• Waving the flag: UTokyo-IIS launches the Tairyo-bata Project to connect with local communities throughout Japan
• A New Vaccine for Saving Lives

Research Highlights

• A New Spin on Life's Origin?
• Better Chemistry Through Tiny Antennae
• Keeping Cool with Quantum Wells
• Remaining switched on to silicon-based electronics
• Flood Alert ! Researchers devise powerful new flood monitoring system for Japan