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Incidence of myopic maculopathy much higher among Japanese compared with other Asian people Study gives new insight into the leading cause of irreversible visual impairment 2020.08.31

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Keeping space safe and useful for the future with Prof. Toshiya Hanada 2020.08.20

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Mars subsurface explored using microtremors Analysis of weak vibrations shown to be promising for space resource exploration 2020.08.14

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Unexpected shift in air pollution explained for regions downwind of China New research reveals why nitrogen-containing pollutants are increasing downwind despite being reduced at the source 2020.08.07

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Novel genetic tools reveal the full picture of immune cells in the central nervous system New tools will facilitate research into microglia and diseases of the central nervous system 2020.08.04

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Stay or leave? A tale of two virus strategies revealed by math Mathematical modeling of behavior observed for two strains of hepatitis C quantifies their preference to either multiply or spread 2020.07.31

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Preventing oral diseases by balancing the mouth’s bacteria with Prof. Yoshihisa Yamashita 2020.07.31

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“Research Close-Up” rebooted 2020.07.30

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Coastal beetles may be spanning oceans just by floating themselves across Study shows that some insects can survive floating on sea water for several weeks 2020.07.28

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Three new species of mud dragons found in submarine cave in Okinawa, Japan Discovery of the kinorhynchs reveals more of the hidden—but diverse—world of sand-dwelling microscopic animals 2020.07.21

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Online ENCORe session on New Lifestyles in the Post Covid-19 Era 2020.07.15

Research ResultsArt & Design

Design of insect-inspired fans offers wide-ranging applications New design method for highly compact deployable structures is based on the sophisticated folding of earwig wings 2020.07.14

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Engaging society with art as a means for recovery with Prof. Mikako Tomotari 2020.07.13

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Getting a grip on the microplastics threat brewing in the ocean with Prof. Atsuhiko Isobe 2020.07.13

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The 2nd NTU-KYUSHU COLLOQUIUM deepens university relationships through online seminars 2020.07.07

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Kyushu U jumps to 124 in QS rankings Up eight places since last year, the university moves closer to breaking into the top 100 2020.07.02

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Unique molecular sponges for liquid separation Researchers separate molecular mixtures by selectively absorbing larger molecules over smaller ones into nanoscale pores using a process driven by depletion force 2020.06.29

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Memory impairment in mice reduced by soy derivate that can enter the brain intact Ingestion of the protein fragment improved working and long-term memory in mice treated to simulate Alzheimer’s disease 2020.06.19

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Miniature livers bioengineered from human stem cells able to function in rats Advances bring lab-grown partial or complete organs for treating liver disease one step closer to reality 2020.06.17

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Molecular twist makes one catalyst useful for three hydrogen applications Taking inspiration from enzymes in nature, this new molecule can assist reactions for hydrogen-based energy generation and fuel production along with hydrogenation, giving new insight into enzyme mechanisms 2020.06.12