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How old is that microplastic? A new way to estimate the age of microplastics in the upper ocean Researchers develop a method to estimate the age of microplastics in the ocean, and find that offshore microplastics can range from 1 to 3 years old while nearshore microplastics can range from 0 to 5 years old 2023.05.15

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Kyushu University Forum “KYUDAI NOW ~ Reunion in Bangkok” 2023.05.09

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Double Degree Program agreement signed with Yonsei University 2023.04.28

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Pictograms with universal design for equity and inclusion Graphic Design of Pictograms Focusing on the Comprehension of People with Intellectual Disabilities – The Next Step in Standardization: Pictogram Design and Evaluation Methods 2023.04.26

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AsTW (ASEAN in Today's World) was held at Mahidol University (Thailand)! 2023.04.26

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The Mathematics of Cell Boundary 'Ruggedness' Revealing the mathematical and biological mechanism of interdigitated cell-cell boundaries 2023.04.26

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Toward tunable molecular switches from organic compounds Newly synthesized organic molecules can be tuned to emit different colors depending on their molecular structures in crystal form 2023.04.18

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Sustainable development in Africa shaped by subnational administrative capabilities Rapid economic growth in Africa is raising concerns over the sustainability of its development. Through effective evaluation with the inclusive wealth index, regional inequalities of natural resources, produced and human capital are elucidated. 2023.04.06

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Kyushu University, Sojitz, and Kyushu Electric Power Sign MOU for Joint Development and Verification of DAC-U Systems Utilizing Direct Air Capture Technology 2023.03.30

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Kyushu University and Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Sign Cooperation Agreement to Leverage Strengths and Advance Research Excellence 2023.03.29

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Probe where the protons go to develop better fuel cells Unraveling the innerworkings of solid oxide fuel cells through an integration of computational data and hands on experimentation 2023.03.28

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Kyushu University Energy Week 2023 2023.03.24

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The single protein that causes the fibrosis death spiral Scientists find VGLL3, a mechanosensitive protein from myofibroblasts, leads to fibrosis in multiple organs 2023.03.22

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Sustainability through investing: Why greenwashing and competence greenwashing are risks to ESG integration and corporate sustainability  All sustainability knowledge has value, but not all ESG skills are contextually relevant. 2023.03.13

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Practice Public Speaking with VR Using research on cognition, language, media, and culture for educational VR development 2023.03.10

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A safe synthesis of hydrogen peroxide inspired by nature A new homogeneous catalyst enables the safe and direct synthesis of hydrogen peroxide 2023.03.09

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6 Kyushu University projects selected for MIRAI 2.0 joint seed funding 2023.03.09

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Sociological Solution to the Super-Aged Society Japan is at the forefront of a super-aging society. An "aging society" should be a social success. However, more and more people think that it is a failure because the burden of medical care and welfare. Isn't this a "spell" that makes us think so? We need “sociological imagination” to transcend these views. 2023.03.02

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President of NTUST visits Kyushu U 2023.02.22

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President of NTNU visits Kyushu U 2023.02.21