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Research ResultsArt & DesignMath & Data

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 & 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 & HealthMath & Data

A new way to map how cells choose their fate Researchers present an innovative computational method based on modern mathematics to shed light on cell state dynamics and development

Associate Professor Kazumitsu Maehara

Faculty of Medical Sciences

2025.12.29

Research ResultsLife & HealthMath & DataTechnology

From dots to lines: new database catalogs human gene types using ’ACTG’ rules The Joint Open Genome and Omics Platform 1.0 (JoGo 1.0) catalogs 19,194 human genes with a novel naming system. Researchers expect the database to benefit medicine and genomics, and to provide a common language for human gene types.

Professor Masao Nagasaki

Medical Institute of Bioregulation

2025.12.10

Research ResultsLife & HealthMath & Data

Scientists create a mathematical model that explains esophageal motility disorders Scientists bridge mathematics and clinical medicine to reveal how esophageal muscle movements during swallowing typically occur and the root causes behind swallowing difficulties.

Professor Takashi Miura

Faculty of Medical Sciences

2025.09.16

Research ResultsHumanities & Social SciencesMath & DataEnvironment & Sustainability

The environmental and economic impact of COVID-19 on Japan’s tourism industry Researchers find the economic, social, and environmental impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Japan’s international tourism industry

Professor Shigemi Kagawa

Faculty of Economics

2025.01.28

Research ResultsMath & DataTechnology

Unlocking the ‘black box’: scientists reveal AI’s hidden thoughts Researchers introduce a new method to assess how deep neural networks interpret information, ensuring its reliability and robustness for real-world applications.

Associate Professor Danilo Vasconcellos Vargas

Faculty of Information Science and Electrical Engineering

2024.12.12

Research ResultsLife & HealthMath & Data

AI beats experts in predicting future quality of “mini-organs” Organoids, sometimes known as “mini-organs”, are crucial for regenerative medicine, drug discovery and basic research. Now, deep-learning models can predict if they are developing properly.

Professor Hirohiko Niioka

Data-Driven Innovation Initiative

2024.12.06

Research ResultsMath & DataPhysics & ChemistryEnvironment & Sustainability

Earth and space share the same turbulence Researchers find that air turbulence in earth’s thermosphere is governed by the same principles as those in the troposphere

Professor Huixin Liu

Faculty of Science

2024.06.07

Research ResultsMath & DataPhysics & Chemistry

Expanding on the fundamental principles of liquid movement Researchers generalize the fluid dynamics of volatile liquids

Associate Professor Chihiro Inoue and Assistant Professor Zhenying Wang

Faculty of Engineering

2024.05.20

Research ResultsMath & DataEnvironment & Sustainability

Decarbonization dynamics: new analysis unveils shifting trends in the voluntary carbon offset market A worldwide analysis into the factors underlying which types of carbon offset programs are prioritized could provide important insights for combatting climate change

Professor Hidemichi Fujii

Faculty of Economics

2024.05.20

Research ResultsMath & DataEnvironment & Sustainability

What is the carbon footprint of a house in Japan? Researchers identify the emission hotspots in the supply chain when building a house in Japan

Professor Shigemi Kagawa

Faculty of Economics

2024.05.16

Research ResultsMath & DataPhysics & Chemistry

Twinkle twinkle baby star, 'sneezes' tell us how you are Researchers find that baby stars discharge plumes of magnetic flux during formation

Post-doctoral Fellow Kazuki Tokuda

Faculty of Sciences

2024.04.11

Research ResultsMath & DataEnvironment & Sustainability

How extratropical ocean-atmosphere interactions can contribute to the variability of jet streams in the northern hemisphere Researchers highlight the newfound significance of communication between atmosphere and oceans 2024.03.29

Research ResultsMath & DataEnvironment & Sustainability

Japan's electric vehicle transition by 2035 may be insufficient to combat the climate crisis, but there are solutions Japan must simultaneously move to extend vehicle longevity, invest in a cleaner energy mix, and decarbonize the supply chain to reach their climate goals 2024.02.07

Research ResultsMath & DataMaterialsEnvironment & Sustainability

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

Research ResultsLife & HealthMath & Data

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

Research ResultsMath & DataPhysics & ChemistryMaterials

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

Research ResultsMath & DataTechnology

Breaking AIs to make them better Researchers investigate ways to make AIs more robust by studying patterns in their answers when faced with the unknown 2022.06.30

Research ResultsMath & DataEnvironment & Sustainability

Ushering in a new age of urban energy efficiency with smart buildings Buildings utilizing artificial intelligence promise to reduce energy consumption through better control and optimization 2021.04.06