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Capturing the cosmic ‘drift’ before a star is born Researchers observe the velocity difference between two molecules in a prestellar core, elucidating the process of early star formation
Associate Professor Doris Arzoumanian

Institute for Advanced Study
2026.07.10

: Research ResultsHumanities & Social SciencesPhysics & Chemistry
A new theoretical framework to identify what quantum gravity would look like Researchers develop ‘Relativity of Spacetime Superpositions,’ a theoretical framework that will show what experimental signatures identify quantum gravity
Associate Professor Joshua Foo

Institute for Advanced Study
2026.07.02

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What dental calculus can tell us about the oral microbiomes of ancient Japan Microbe DNA from ancient dental calculus offers insights into past oral microbiomes of the Japanese people, including the phylogeny of the periodontal disease-associated archaeon, M. orali
Shiori Yonemoto, Associate Professor/Kyoko Funahashi, Associate Professor

Kyushu University Museum/Faculty of Social and Cultural Studies
2026.06.29

: Research ResultsPhysics & Chemistry
Scientists show how baby stars' cradles get their radial shape New 3D simulations show a dying star's last shockwave can weave a star-forming hub into shape
Shingo Nozaki

Graduate School of Science
2026.05.28

: Research ResultsPhysics & ChemistryTechnology
Using atomic clocks to reveal the quantum properties of time
Associate Professor Joshua Foo

Institute for Advanced Study
2026.05.15

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Study proves the existence and solves the mystery of the rotating Kaleidocycles Researchers derive exact formulae to show that rotating Kaleidocycles can always be built from six or more hinged tetrahedra
Assistant Professor Shota Shigetomi

Institute of Mathematics for Industry
2026.05.14

: Research ResultsLife & Health
Why emus can't fly: A 'time switch' in bird embryos holds the answer A study from Kyushu University reveals how the timing of a key developmental signal shapes differences in bird breastbone formation and flight ability, deepening understanding of skeletal evolution
Lecturer Yuji Atsuta

Faculty of Science
2026.05.14

: Research ResultsHumanities & Social Sciences
Research shows medieval images can create immersive experiences beyond sight A researcher from Kyushu University integrates neuroscience with the “sound milieu” framework to argue that medieval visual culture engaged viewers in multisensory ways.
Associate Professor Britton Elliott Brooks

Faculty of Languages and Cultures
2026.04.30

: Research ResultsPhysics & Chemistry
Star light, star bright, baby stars blow rings alight Using ALMA, astronomers observe protostars producing rings of gas and magnetic flux as they grow
Professor Masahiro Machida

Faculty of Sciences
2026.04.02

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Researchers propose a new model to study developmental dyslexia Researchers suggest that the proposed approach may have implications for personalized educational and clinical interventions for individuals with dyslexia
Associate Professor Shinri Ohta

Faculty of Humanities
2026.01.08

: Research ResultsPhysics & ChemistryMaterialsTechnology
Simulating the fluid dynamics of moving cells to map its location Researchers simulate the fluid dynamics of flowing biological cells and propose a new technique for cell separation, drug screening, and developing artificial hearts
Associate Professor Naoki Takeishi

Faculty of Engineering
2025.04.10

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What does "that" mean in "Did you see that?" Researchers find that children focus more on literal meaning, while adults use a more integrated approach to resolve ambiguity.
Research Fellow Reiki Kishimoto

Faculty of Human-Environment Studies
2025.03.19

: Research ResultsLife & Health
Close encounters between distant DNA regions cause bursts of gene activity Researchers inch closer to understanding how close spatial proximity between regions of DNA promotes and stabilizes transcriptional bursts.
Professor Hiroshi Ochiai

Medical Institute of Bioregulation
2024.12.07

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