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Organic luminescent radicals enable bright circularly polarized light in the near-infrared region New molecular design unlocks high photoluminescence efficiency and improved stability, with potential applications in lasers, bioimaging, and quantum technologies

Associate Professor Albrecht Ken

Institute for Materials Chemistry and Engineering

2026.05.01

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 ResultsLife & HealthMath & DataPhysics & ChemistryTechnology

Understanding how oxygen is delivered to tissues at the microscopic level A new computational model reveals how red blood cells help maintain stable oxygen levels in the body

Associate Professor Naoki Takeishi

Faculty of Engineering

2026.04.28

Research ResultsLife & Health

Zinc-Redox crosstalk: a new key to cellular protein quality control A newly discovered molecular link between zinc overload and protein misfolding offers fresh targets for therapeutic intervention

Distinguished Professor Kenji Inaba

Medical Institute of Bioregulation

2026.04.28

Research ResultsLife & Health

Researchers identify the 'organizer' cells that build bone marrow A two-stage program where septoclasts initially degrade cartilage, followed by bone marrow stromal cells (BMSCs) developing the bone marrow

Professor Shinichiro Sawa

Medical Institute of Bioregulation

2026.04.24

Research ResultsPhysics & ChemistryMaterialsTechnologyEnvironment & Sustainability

A simple way of making hydrogen from alcohol by using iron and UV light Researchers discover a simple method of generating hydrogen gas by mixing iron ions with alcohol and irradiating it with ultraviolet light

Associate Professor Takahiro Matsumoto

Faculty of Engineering

2026.04.17

Research ResultsPhysics & Chemistry

Does gravity follow the rules of quantum mechanics? A recent approach by researchers could pave the way for experimental validation of the quantum nature of gravity

Professor Kazuhiro Yamamoto

Faculty of Science

2026.04.15

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

Research ResultsMaterials

'Spin-flip’ in metal complexes can help solar cells leap beyond limits Researchers successfully capture singlet-fission–amplified excitons with a molybdenum-based emitter, achieving 130% quantum yield and opening a path beyond solar cell efficiency limits

Associate Professor Yoichi Sasaki

Faculty of Engineering

2026.03.25

Research ResultsLife & HealthTechnology

A new reagent makes living brains transparent for deeper, non-invasive imaging Researchers at Kyushu University have developed a new tissue-clearing reagent, SeeDB-Live, which enables repeated, reversible, and real-time imaging of the living brain at greater depth and clarity

Distinguished Professor Takeshi Imai

Faculty of Medical Sciences

2026.03.12

Research ResultsPhysics & ChemistryMaterialsTechnologyEnvironment & Sustainability

Researchers capture thermal fluctuations in polymer segments for the first time Researchers use atomic force microscopy to shed light on the behavior of individual segments in isolated polymer chains confined on the solid surfaces towards better adhesives

Distinguished Professor Keiji Tanaka

Faculty of Engineering

2026.03.11

Research ResultsTechnology

Gray screens and loading delays cut gaming time by 30% Japanese researchers find small design changes can brake excessive gaming in a global study of 80,000 players, call for design-led action to create healthier digital environments.

Assistant Professor Yugo Nakamura

Faculty of Information Science and Electrical Engineering

2026.03.02

Research ResultsEnvironment & Sustainability

Missing geomagnetic reversals in the geomagnetic reversal history Researchers may have found the ages that hide undiscovered geomagnetic reversals using statistical analysis

JSPS Research Fellow Yutaka Yoshimura

Faculty of Social and Cultural Studies

2026.02.24

Research ResultsHumanities & Social SciencesTechnologyEnvironment & Sustainability

Shared e-mopeds and equity implications: Insights from trip-level data in Fukuoka, Japan Research suggests shared e-mopeds may help shorten commutes in transit-poor areas, while their costs may still present a challenge for some residents there

Associate Professor Yoo Sunbin

Faculty of Engineering

2026.02.12

Research ResultsLife & Health

Understanding how cancer cells use water pressure to move through the body Researchers unveil a previously unrecognized physical mechanism that governs cancer cell migration

Professor Junichi Ikenouchi

Faculty of Medical Sciences

2026.02.06

Research ResultsLife & HealthEnvironment & Sustainability

New species of ladybird beetle discovered on Kyushu University campus New beetle discovery on campus marks the first major update to Japanese ladybird classification in 50 years

Associate Professor Munetoshi Maruyama

Kyushu University Museum

2026.01.30

Research ResultsLife & Health

Vaping zebrafish suggest E-cigarette exposure disrupts gut microbial networks and neurobehavior Researchers at Kyushu University hope to spark broader public discussion on the health risks of e-cigarettes and provide scientific evidence to support a reassessment of existing regulations

Associate Professor Tse Ka Fai William

Faculty of Agriculture

2026.01.29

Research ResultsMaterials

Toward energy-efficient information technology with magnetic skyrmions Researchers from Japan explore a new strategy for harnessing nanoscale magnetic spins to overcome the limits of conventional electronics

Professor Hiromi Yuasa

Faculty of Information Science and Electrical Engineering

2026.01.20

Research ResultsLife & Health

New synaptic formation in adolescence challenges conventional views of brain development Findings may offer new hope for understanding the biological basis of schizophrenia and other neurodevelopmental conditions

Distinguished Professor Takeshi Imai

Faculty of Medical Sciences

2026.01.15

Research ResultsHumanities & Social SciencesEnvironment & Sustainability

Doing good pays off: Environmentally and socially responsible companies drive value and market efficiency Based on a global study of 2,636 firms across 31 countries, researchers from Kyushu University provide scientific evidence of the economic benefits of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices.

Professor Hidemichi Fujii

Faculty of Economics

2026.01.08