Policy & Society

2026.04.17

Osaka celebrates World Expo opening anniversary with weeklong event

2026.04.16

A Look at LOTUS 2025 Part 3: Mrinalini of Nagoya University

2026.04.14

NISTEP survey finds research data use and sharing on the rise, yet challenges remain despite growing awareness

2026.04.09

Kyoto University quantitatively analyzes how the international burden of climate action should be shared

2026.04.07

Government council recommends formulating MCM strategy for infectious disease countermeasures

2026.04.06

Upcycling Fukaya green onions into plastic products to support local farmers — Saitama Institute of Technology

2026.04.06

Strengthening ties with ASEAN a direct path to winning S&T talent — Joint research enters full swing under JST programs

2026.04.06

Research and Development Program for Innovative Biologics — Toward the creation of innovative high-performance biologics originating from Japan

2026.04.02

AMED produces guide for university researchers to founding drug discovery ventures — Investor support and IP strategy explained

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"