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2026.05.29

Carnivorous predatory mites avoid laying eggs near herbivorous caterpillar tracks; Discovered by Kyoto University

2026.05.29

"Into the unexplored": Miraikan launches immersive new exhibits traveling the solar system and the clouds

2026.05.28

Saruhashi Prize awarded to Yukiko Imada of the University of Tokyo's AORI for contributions to analyzing causes of extreme weather

2026.05.28

Water-swelling "weightlifter" — Development of cubic polymer gel particles by Osaka Institute of Technology

2026.05.27

Skin-to-skin contact between mother and child immediately after birth leads to better emotional bonding one year postpartum

2026.05.27

The University of Osaka achieves rapid identification of tuberculosis and pulmonary NTM species without culture

2026.05.27

Male pygmy octopuses use hectocotylized arm sparingly to avoid loss

2026.05.26

Direct observation of muonic molecules for first time in the world

2026.05.26

New method for optical fiber sensing that achieves world-record spatial resolution of 6 mm

2026.05.26

Development of therapies for rare and intractable genetic diseases by delivery of nucleic acid editing tools

2026.05.26

Intestinal Klebsiella pneumoniae infection expansion strategy clarified

2026.05.25

Ancient octopuses may have been up to 19 meters long, study finds

2026.05.25

α-ray targeted internal radiotherapy based on a precise cancer cell recognition platform using glycan-lectin pattern recognition

2026.05.25

Why does chicken breast become more flavorful with aging?

2026.05.25

Genetics behind the secret of Dadachamame's flavor discovered

2026.05.22

New lipid involved essential for maintaining normal pain and heat sensations discovered by NIPS

2026.05.22

Determining the structural components of diverse substances from trace samples of alpine plants

2026.05.22

A new hypothesis on the essence of aging — Decreased glycolytic ATP production limits lifespan

2026.05.21

New foundational technology for scanning transmission electron microscopy developed by the Institute of Science Tokyo, JEOL, and others

2026.05.21

NII develops new domestic LL trained on a high-quality corpus of 12 trillion tokens

2026.05.21

Science Tokyo demonstrates high corrosion resistance and self-healing functions in ADS structural material

2026.05.21

Development of active targeting methods using designer exosomes

2026.05.20

Acute leukemia drug may treat stubborn chronic middle ear disease: Discovery by Jikei University

2026.05.20

"Be my squidmate?" A cuttlefish that woos with polarized light

2026.05.20

Tohoku University founds new aging research center to extend healthy lifespans

2026.05.19

Hopes for norovirus countermeasures: Guidelines for next-generation vaccine design

2026.05.18

Establishment of Empowering Research Platform for Outstanding Creativity & Harmonization: Realizing an attractive environment for researchers to take on challenges

2026.05.15

Evolution of legume-rhizobium symbiosis elucidated: Contributing to the realization of sustainable agriculture that reduces nitrogen fertilizers

2026.05.15

The University of Osaka succeeds in selecting only glowing nanodiamonds using light pressure

2026.05.15

Successful recovery of advanced renal fibrosis announced

2026.05.14

Osaka Gas jointly demonstrates converting bioplastic containers into energy

2026.05.14

Kanazawa University develops fundamental technology for qubit position control in diamond

2026.05.14

Formic acid produced from waste plastic — Balancing circular chemical manufacturing with energy-saving hydrogen production

2026.05.14

Kyoto University and collaborators unveil the mystery behind persistent structural fluctuations in polar metals

2026.05.13

Mass production technology for cartilage cell sheets established — A path toward "joint-preserving treatment" for knee osteoarthritis

2026.05.13

Mechanism RORγt gene expression control clarified by Kyushu University

2026.05.13

NARO develops odor-sensing cultured cells that can be stored dry at room temperature

2026.05.12

Exercise during leisure time prevents sudden cardiac death — Tokai University provides scientific proof

2026.05.12

Countermeasures required for invasive deer in the northern part of Okinawa's main island

2026.05.12

New subspecies of miyairi snail discovered by Okayama University on Iriomote Island

2026.05.11

Beautiful "lapis lazuli" identified for the first time in Japan by the National Museum of Nature and Science

2026.05.11

Macrophages in rheumatoid arthritis split into "inflammation" and "pain" groups

2026.05.11

Heated tobacco products — Lower toxicity than combustible cigarettes but induce cell aging

2026.05.08

Honda's P2 humanoid robot recognized as "milestone" for smooth walking

2026.05.08

Compound derived from plant components inhibits growth of intractable breast cancer: Discovery by Gifu University

2026.05.08

The Cabinet Approved 7th Science, Technology and Innovation Basic Plan: Targeting 60 trillion yen in total R&D investment

2026.05.07

Female butterflies that eat alien plants may become less attractive to males

2026.05.07

University of Tsukuba reveals mineral nutrition system of pill bugs

2026.05.07

New method for assessing coral reef ecosystems confirms presence of diverse small benthic organisms

2026.05.01

Mechanism of early onset preeclampsia discovered — Placenta-derived extracellular vesicle proteins involved in pathogenesis

2026.05.01

Rapid intensification of a typhoon reproduced by "Fugaku": Direct computation of small eddies with ultra-high resolution of 100 meters

2026.05.01

Discovery of the "cradle" for photoinduced phase transitions

2026.05.01

The University of Tokyo and RIKEN develop method to instantly freeze cell clusters under high pressure