Policy & Society

2026.03.26

A Look at LOTUS 2025 Part 2: Prajit Singha of Kobe University

2026.03.25

So tiny! Working toward the day a "digital pill" charged by stomach acid monitors your gut

2026.03.23

Two working groups hold inaugural meetings: Public-private investment across 17 strategic fields — Government launches full-scale review with roadmap expected this spring

2026.03.23

NTT and TBS launch joint project to nurturing children's abilities for life in an AI society — Creating next-generation edutainment

2026.03.19

"Doomsday Clock" reaches record-short "85 seconds to midnight" — U.S. scientists warn of growing risks from climate change and nuclear war

2026.03.17

Sleeping together or alone — Which is better? Results depend on "social rank and genetics"

2026.03.09

Gold leaf from the north and banana fiber cloth from the south: Cutting-edge science elucidates artisan handiwork to help preserve traditional crafts

2026.03.05

Ten outstanding researchers selected as "Nice Step Researchers 2025" across diverse fields

2026.03.04

Japan aims to draw up int'l recommendation to curb space debris near Moon

2026.03.02

Shinshu University and Asahimatsu Foods joint study finds Koya-dofu helps prevent obesity

2026.02.27

Reading picture books aloud positively influences children and has correlation with developmental scores at age 3

2026.02.19

Tohoku University clarifies relationship between alcohol consumption and age-related hearing loss — High risk with "heavy drinking" in men, low risk with "moderate drinking" in women

2026.02.18

The National Museum of Nature and Science's Botanical Art Competition: Onion and hydrangea win MEXT Prizes

2026.02.17

Riding the momentum of a significant science and technology budget increase — MEXT Minister Matsumoto: "Looking forward to even greater efforts from research sites"

2026.02.13

Hydrogel to prevent bile leakage after liver resection — Instantly solidifies to stop bleeding, stably adheres to tissue long-term

2026.02.09

FY2026 Budget Approved: Record MEXT increase strengthens science revitalization and research funding

2026.02.06

A Look at LOTUS — JST's efforts towards strengthening research collaboration between Japan and India

2026.01.30

Japanese government drafts new strategy to strengthen medical countermeasures for public health emergencies

2026.01.30

RIKEN develops trailer-mounted neutron system for on-site bridge deterioration inspection

2026.01.30

Strong push for a new basic plan: Prime Minister directs substantial expansion of basic research and core funding

2026.01.29

Nations must unite and move forward to avert the climate crisis: COP30 highlights the difficulty of international cooperation

2026.01.28

Japan turns to hearing loss detection in push to prevent dementia

2026.01.28

Why some athletes improve faster than others: Early movement choices drive sports skill learning