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Investigating the underlying mechanisms of magnetic reconnection in space weather eventsExperiments reveal that the rate at which magnetic fields release energy is controlled by the local physics of reconnection layer
Japanese Hinoki root essential oil may support better sleep at homePilot study suggests an underused forestry resource could offer new value in aroma-based relaxation products
Toward future-ready food packaging where materials meet AIKyushu University researchers propose a framework for packaging that senses, learns, and acts, moving from a passive barrier into an active, AI-powered tool against food waste
Under pressure: How a deep-sea protein adapts to an extreme environmentResearchers uncover the molecular strategy that enables PoXeR, a light-driven protein found in deep-sea microorganisms, to adapt to extreme pressure
Saline Lakes: Overlooked Ecosystems with Global Conservation ValueInternational study published in Nature Communications highlights the biodiversity and ecosystem services of saline lakes
Using Japanese Igusa (rush grass) may enhance mood, stress resilience, and task engagementEEG tests show that Igusa use is associated with increased activity in brain regions related to concentration and engagement

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  • Investigating the underlying mechanisms of magnetic reconnection in space weather eventsExperiments reveal that the rate at which magnetic fields release energy is controlled by the local physics of reconnection layer

    Associate Professor Taichi Morita
    Faculty of Engineering Sciences

    • Physics & Chemistry
  • Japanese Hinoki root essential oil may support better sleep at homePilot study suggests an underused forestry resource could offer new value in aroma-based relaxation products

    Kuniyoshi Shimizu, Associate Professor
    Faculty of Agriculture

    • Humanities & Social Sciences
    • Life & Health
    • Materials
    • Environment & Sustainability
  • Toward future-ready food packaging where materials meet AIKyushu University researchers propose a framework for packaging that senses, learns, and acts, moving from a passive barrier into an active, AI-powered tool against food waste

    Professor Fumihiko Tanaka
    Faculty of Agriculture

    • Materials
    • Technology
    • Environment & Sustainability

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Renewable Energy Systems Co-Benefits Assessment Tool (RES-CAT)
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Kyushu University hosts the 2026 Japan-U.S. Semiconductor UPWARDS Summer Student Exchange Program
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Crowdfunding launchedResearch using zebrafish to uncover the underlying mechanisms of rare craniofacial disorders
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Kyushu University pilots telemedicine program to support pregnant women in conflict-affected Sudan: Supporting the restoration of maternal and child health services through Portable Health Clinic (PHC)
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Call for Participation – SDGs Design International Awards 2026
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Three strategic partner universities gathered in Taiwan to explore new opportunities for international collaborative research
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Kyushu University strives to be a university that attracts excellent researchers and accelerates research and innovation, leading to new value creation. We aim to use integrative knowledge— a fusion of knowledge that encompasses natural sciences, the humanities, social sciences and even design—to solve social problems and forge new social and economic systems. In this series, we will introduce you to some of Kyushu University’s professors, who are conducting fascinating research that contributes to society through integrative knowledge!

What naked mole-rats can teach us about healthy longevityDiscover the Research Vol.14―Kyoko Miura, Faculty of Medical Sciences
Supporting lives through psychotherapy, Dohsa-houDiscover the Research Article 13―Reika Nomura, Faculty of Human-Environment Studies
Exploring fish reproductive biology and implications for future foodDiscover the Research Article 12―Kohei Ohta, Faculty of Agriculture
Giving voice to silent artifacts for future generations: The Yayoi Period and World War IIDiscover the Research Article 11―Yoshinori Tajiri Faculty of Social and Cultural Studies
Harnessing the Power of Spin: Pioneering Innovation through Cutting-Edge PhysicsDiscover the Research: Article 10—Naoto Yamashita, Faculty of Information Science and Electrical Engineering
Mathematics for social change: small area estimation in actionDiscover the Research: Article 9— Masayo Hirose, Institute of Mathematics for Industry

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Explore research-related events happening at Kyushu University.

Q-AOS Brown Bag Seminar #248: Cellular responses to mechanical stimuli
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Q-AOS Brown Bag Seminar #247: What we can do for the health and well-being of women and their unborn children
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Q-AOS Brown Bag Seminar #246: Development and Social Implementation of a Large-Scale Real-World Data Platform Integrating Healthcare, Long-Term Care, Public Health, and Administrative Data (LIFE Study)
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Poetics as Bioethics
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Q-AOS Brown Bag Seminar #245: Unveiling the Mechanisms of Star and Planet Formation with ALMA
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Horizon Europe - Explanation of Program and Testimonial
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