研究成果 Research Results

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

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

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

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

Research ResultsHumanities & Social SciencesLife & Health

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