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2022.03.28

Prospects for Science and Technology Cooperation with the Asia and Pacific Region - Part 2

2022.03.28

The "Laboratories" at Miraikan: a pioneering initiative on a global scale 【Feature】 Miraikan - The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation

2022.03.25

Roundtable discussion: Prospects for Science and Technology Cooperation with the Asia and Pacific Region

2022.03.25

How Ryoyu Kobayashi won the gold medal in men's NH ski jumping at the Beijing Olympics

2022.03.25

Triggering Cellular Apoptosis by Optical Targeting

2022.03.23

How a major volcanic eruption paved the way for the rise of the dinosaurs

2022.03.22

An exhibit that researchers and visitors co-create: What is the goal of "Visionaries Lab" ?
【Feature】 Miraikan - The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation

2022.03.09

A new material! Development of a medicated hair loss treatment containing Chaga extract

2022.03.02

Marimo living on the bottom of Lake Akan show internal "annual rings" ― A clue for conservation

2022.03.01

Rare Earth Element recovery technology for motor magnets for electric vehicles that aims to reduce costs in a short time

2022.03.01

Collaborating with leading food companies: Objectives of the Food Microbiology Control Center

2022.02.28

The three elements supporting my research are ideas, information, and the basics

2022.02.24

[Special interview] Imagining 2050
The Moonshot R&D Project Moonshot Goal 6
Realization of a fault-tolerant universal quantum computer that will revolutionize economy, industry, and security by 2050

2022.02.22

A mechanism of cold protection in the same vein as "goose bumps" demonstrated in sunfish

2022.02.15

New Year Interview No.2 - Michinari Hamaguchi, President of the Japan Science and Technology Agency

2022.02.10

New Year Interviews, Part 1: Susumu Satomi, President of the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)

2022.02.07

Tackling the protein crisis through cultured meat ― the potential for new foods

2022.01.31

From dialogue to co-creation ― "science communicators", guide you to a future society we will create together
【Feature】 Miraikan - The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation

2022.01.12

New avenues in autophagy research 3 ― Discovery and practical implementation of various functions of autophagy toward building a healthy and long-living society

2022.01.12

New avenues in autophagy research 4 ―Selectivity of mRNA degradation and expectations for the clarification of disease associations

2022.01.12

New avenues in autophagy research 5 ― Focusing on Drosophila: new discoveries in muscle cell remodeling

2022.01.11

New avenues in autophagy research 1 ― Sixty years of research history: the current situation and future prospects

2022.01.11

New avenues in autophagy research 2 ― Clarification of protein structure: liquid-liquid phase separation is key to the reaction

2022.01.11

Establishment of a new atmospheric observation network that can withstand climate change

2022.01.11

[Special Interview]: Imagining 2050 The Moonshot R&D Project Moonshot Goal 3 AI robots becoming partners that support life: Evolve alongside humans, and learn and act autonomously

2022.01.06

Solving Global Health Issues: Taking on the Challenge through Collaboration with Partners around the World ― Interview with Mihoko Kashiwakura, Head of East Asia Relations, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

2022.01.05

Discovery of a new species of dinosaur from a fossil found in Uzbekistan, a clue towards clarifying the story of how Tyrannosaurus became the king of dinosaurs

2022.01.05

The Shizuoka Rose Promotion Project ― fostered through local industry-academia-government collaboration

2022.01.05

Approach for transforming local enterprises into R&D-oriented enterprises to address social issues

2021.12.24

What is the Internet of Things (IoT) that supports the realization of Society 5.0? ― Interview with Yuko Hara 【Feature】 2021 White Paper on Science, Technology and Innovation

2021.12.24

Bringing about a decarbonized society with new technologies ― Interview with Akira Isogai and Akira Oda 【Feature】 2021 White Paper on Science, Technology and Innovation

2021.12.17

Aiming to ensure adequate food even in a world of 10 billion people: promoting the development of climate-resilient wheat

2021.12.15

Discerning Japan's approach without being swayed by other countries

2021.12.14

Unique achievements in metagenomic analysis: Tokai University Institute of Medical Sciences takes on the challenge

2021.11.29

What is value co-creation for Well-being? ― Interview with Miwa Nishinaka
2021 White Paper on Science, Technology and Innovation

2021.11.26

Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award 2021:
Aiming to transform the Japanese fishery industry by combining breeding improvements for marine products and smart aquaculture

2021.11.25

[Special interview] Imagining 2050
The Moonshot R&D Project Moonshot Goal 2
Making full use of mathematical models and sensors for ultra-early disease intervention

2021.11.24

The Commendation for Science and Technology by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology: Developing a next-generation therapy for severe heart failure using iPS cells

2021.11.22

Effectiveness of Deep Ultraviolet LED for Inactivation of the Novel Coronavirus

2021.11.19

New disaster prevention and reduction measures: traffic management during torrential rain disasters in the digital era

2021.11.17

Unique ideas born out of fun

2021.11.16

Technological innovation through a "dream reaction" and expansion through industry-academia collaboration
Industry-university collaboration opens up new possibilities

2021.11.15

What kind of convergence of knowledge is required in today's society? ― Interview with Osamu Sakura
2021 White Paper on Science, Technology and Innovation

2021.11.09

Aiming for energy-conservation, high-speed, and high-capacity data processing with the creation of "topological materials"

2021.11.02

Beyond the Coronavirus Pandemic 【Part 2】
Looking past novelty: letting the magic of the creatures that have been spun from the fabric of life inspire us and teach us to live on
Keiko Nakamura, Honorary Director of JT Biohistory Research Hall

2021.11.01

Beyond the Coronavirus Pandemic【Part 1】
A new way of life: living with viruses instead of fighting them
Keiko Nakamura, Honorary Director of JT Biohistory Research Hall

2021.10.26

The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) aims to resolve social issues through collaboration and by providing technical support

2021.10.22

[Special interview] Imagining 2050
The Moonshot R&D Project Moonshot Goal 1
Visualizing a reality using cybernetic avatars: Overcoming limitations of body, brain, space, and time

2021.10.19

[Special Feature] The Frontline of Intellectual Property Strategy
Utilization of university brands as a response to the revision of the Trademark Act

2021.10.18

"Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan" begins in earnest! A "Huge Cultural Festival" to co-create the future
[Expo 2025 Collaboration Project]

2021.10.18

What You Need to Know Before Expo 2025!: Kansai's unique technology that contributes to the SDGs
[Expo 2025 Collaboration Project]

2021.10.14

Preventing abuse by utilizing knowledge of neuroscience
Taking on the challenge of "community raising" in local communities

2021.10.13

The highly effective radiosensitizer that is transforming cancer treatment globally

2021.10.13

Japan's "Fifth Cancer Treatment," BNCT, Finally Off the Ground
[Expo 2025 Collaboration Project]

2021.09.29

Blood glucose sensor that blends in with daily life
Prevention of the onset and aggravation of diabetes

2021.09.27

Practical use of biodegradable plastics
Addressing the challenge of altering plastic circulation in various environments

2021.09.22

Japan's Major Contributions to the Current State of SDGs and the Development of a Challenge Roadmap
Interview with Michiharu Nakamura, former member of the United Nations' 10-Member Group

2021.09.17

Creating a society where "everyone can smile" through robotics education and SDGs ― TEAM EXPO 2025 Otemon Gakuin Otemae Junior & Senior High School Robot Science Club
[Expo 2025 Collaboration Project]

2021.09.10

Autonomy is the key to seizing opportunities ― Interview with Kei Hashimoto
<Feature> 2021 White Paper on Science, Technology and Innovation

2021.09.06

The Earth's core contains large amounts of hydrogen, held 50 times more water in the past than in the oceans of today, research group including the University of Tokyo proves

2021.09.06

[Special Feature] Saying Goodbye to Disabilities
Developing curara^®, a Robot Assistant for Daily Life

2021.09.06

[Special Feature] Saying Goodbye to Disabilities
An industry-academia-government collaboration project to develop textile products for nursing care

2021.08.30

International Expositions, an Attempt to Understand Human Progress: From Exhibition to Dialogue ― Interview with Mayuko Sano, Historian [Expo 2025 Collaboration Project]

2021.08.26

Building new relationships between people and technology

2021.08.23

Revealing the true extent of marine plastics
Towards evidence-based policy making

2021.08.19

Leading the way in mass production of rewritable semiconductors Small-sized, power-saving, and radiation-resistant

2021.08.18

Resurrecting the light of the fireflies of 100 million years ago

2021.08.17

Solving the mysteries of the universe with "ghost particles!" Construction of Hyper-Kamiokande begins

2021.08.11

MEXT's 2021 White Paper is a Door to the Future: Achieving "Diverse Happiness for Everyone" through "Integrated Knowledge" ＜Feature＞ 2021 White Paper on Science, Technology and Innovation

2021.08.10

A story of amazing cooperation! Discovery of wasps where offspring sex ratios are based on familial relationship

2021.08.10

Interaction between large earthquakes and 'slow slip' clarified through observations by an international group, including Kyoto University

2021.08.06

Return to the "burning hell": First U.S. mission to Venus in 35 years confirmed

2021.08.04

Early Detection and Treatment Facilitated Using Nanomachines: Guaranteed Health

2021.08.04

Regional innovation based on micro-needs:
Latent problems hidden in local communities

2021.08.03

How to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic--learning from life in space: A report on the lecture by astronaut Naoko Yamazaki

2021.08.02

Practical application of suprapolymeric Sacran derived from Suizenji Nori

2021.07.28

Industry-academia-government collaboration in Yamanashi Prefecture aiming to create 'Yamanashi Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Valley'

2021.07.27

Towards safer skyscrapers in major cities for sustainable social and economic activities

2021.07.26

Modern people's hatred of bugs is "caused by urbanization," the University of Tokyo reveals

2021.07.13

Soft robots show new possibilities for organic materials

2021.07.12

Aiming to gather the voices of children using a national survey, and ensuring they are heard by society

2021.07.12

Genomic data expands possibilities for cereal production

2021.07.07

Diagnostic agent developed to test for influenza and COVID-19 simultaneously

2021.07.07

Photonic crystal lasers will drive 'smart societies'

2021.07.06

Harnessing the power of photosynthesis for manufacturing for the aim to realize a low carbon society

2021.07.06

What's essential to a natural science photographer: insect photographer Kazuo Unno

2021.07.02

Mastering heat control with spin
Aiming for next generation thermoelectric conversion

2021.06.28

Isotope analysis reveals that the spread of livestock farming to the world involved diverse farming techniques from its earliest period

2021.06.22

Raising seahorses completely in aquaculture

2021.06.22

Literature survey for geological disposal of high-level radioactive waste began in two municipalities in Hokkaido

2021.06.16

Grafting Opens Way to Next Generation of Farming and Food
Bringing the Infinite Potential of Plants to the World

2021.06.15

Beyond the Two Great Earthquakes: Building a Disaster-Resistant Nation with "Tough" Robots 《Interview with Professor Satoshi Tadokoro of Tohoku University》

2021.06.02

Ig Nobel Prize for clarifying the principle of alligator vocalization! ～A sense of fun and human connections lead to discoveries.

2021.05.10

Industry Collaboration Started to Market Cancer Screening Using Nematodes HIROTSU BIO SCIENCE and Yokogawa Sign Investment and Partnership Agreement

2021.04.08

Interview with SATOMI Susumu, President of the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)

2021.04.07

A Joint Interview with Ryota Takeda, Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications

2021.04.01

The mystery of our origins: the search continues as new species of archaeon discovered (Special: White Paper on Science and Technology 2020)

2021.04.01

Learning from Nature to Build the Future--the Challenge of Artificial Photosynthesis (White Paper on Science and Technology 2020)

2021.04.01

If you know your enemy, and you know yourself...--What Hayabusa2 taught us

2021.04.01

What the most recent immunology has taught us about the true identity of the novel coronavirus--Masayuki Miyasaka, Professor Emeritus, Osaka University

2021.04.01

The Rains of Bounty in the Triassic Period that Opened the Way for Dinosaurs and Humanity: Were Volcanoes the Cause?

2021.04.01

We unloaded a 'treasure chest'--Hayabusa2 returns to Earth, sample capsule recovered

2021.04.01

10 years on from 3/11--The challenge to restore Natori River hand in hand with fishermen