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2026.08.07

A Look Around Innovation, Part 30: New Technology Enables Separation of Ultra-High-Purity Lithium for Electric Vehicles and Fusion Energy

2026.08.06

Regional variations identified in plate boundary coupling along the Nankai Trough: Joint Study by University of Tokyo, Japan Coast Guard, and partners

2026.08.05

UN University Report warns of surging environmental burden from AI expansion, stating, "mitigation measures are urgently needed"

2026.08.03

Night scapes beautifully captured on paper: "Train-Buff" professor at ICT develops technology

2026.07.17

Domestic first without boosters: Successful launch of H3 rocket No. 6

2026.07.01

A Look Around Innovation, Part 29: Development of a system to prevent unconscious self-removal of IV drips — Achieving dignified dementia care through collaboration across academia, industry, and medicine

2026.06.30

Learning urban beekeeping on a Tokyo building rooftop: The Marunouchi Honey Project

2026.06.11

A scientific attitude that embraces difference: Paleontology within the Traveling Exhibition Pokémon Fossil Museum

2026.05.28

Japan Prize awarded to three professors in digital and innate immunity fields: Award ceremony and commemorative lectures

2026.05.27

Urban composting takes root in Japan with compact home systems

2026.05.19

Ceramic that changes from white to blue while absorbing and releasing oxygen: Discovery by Kanagawa University

2026.05.18

Japan gives first-ever approval to regenerative medicine products using iPS cells, expanding options for heart failure and other conditions

2026.05.18

Kitami Institute of Technology testing method to control germination using polymer chemistry — Aims to reduce burden on farmers

2026.05.07

"Passing down memories and lessons" to protect lives in the next disaster: Challenges at the 15th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake

2026.04.08

Record January heavy snowfall may be linked to global warming — Hokkaido University releases preliminary analysis

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

2026.04.02

A Look Around Innovation, Part 28: Absorbing only green light to achieve both agriculture and power generation: Environmentally friendly wavelength-selective organic solar cells

2026.04.01

Farewell, "Akatsuki" — Persistent efforts finally crack Venus's mysteries, solar system exploration continues

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

2026.03.19

Table coral found living in Yokosuka: Setting a new northernmost habitat record by 30 kilometers — Survey conducted by Rikkyo University and others

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

2026.02.25

A Look Around Innovation, Part 26: Reducing frictional resistance with an advanced air lubrication system — Using the IoT to make ship operations more energy efficient