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Research Update

Mathematical proof provides new perspectives on the effects of blending

Study enables deeper understanding of the Borell-Brascamp-Lieb inequality, which has wide applications across many scientific fields, from physics to economics.

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Tracing brain chemistry across humanity’s family tree

Small changes to an enzyme suggest how modern humans differ from Neanderthals and Denisovans in biochemistry and behavior.

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Human-AI ‘collaboration’ makes it simpler to solve quantum physics problems

Back-and-forth dialogue between physicists and machine learning algorithms reveals the exotic properties of quantum magnets.

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A new organometallic compound challenges a fundamental principle of textbook chemistry

Previously considered improbable, the new discovery in coordination chemistry could open exciting possibilities in catalysis and materials science.

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Transforming mouse modeling with motion capture

From Hollywood to healthcare: motion capture improves modeling of mice, providing fundamental insights to develop new motor disorder treatments.

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Boson sampling finds first practical applications in quantum AI

New image recognition method opens route to energy-efficient quantum machine learning.

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OIST and Araya announce new optical neural image analysis tool “OptiNiSt”

Open-source software overcomes reproducibility issues in neural data analysis

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Deciphering starfish communication may help protect coral reefs

By mimicking one of their own scents, researchers have found an efficient method of a controlling the highly destructive Crown-of-Thorns Starfish.

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Advancing the understanding of extreme weather through a new research collaboration

NTT and OIST to launch joint initiative with Japan’s Meteorological Research Institute to improve extreme weather forecasting

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Squid study sparks interdisciplinary insight into the physics of growth

Squid skin highlights the importance of growth on physical properties, helping researchers build a widely applicable model.

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Vesicle cycle model reveals inner workings of brain synapse

Advanced modeling system sheds new light on the synaptic vesicle cycle, essential in human brain function.

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Discovering the rich biodiversity of coral reefs using a comprehensive new system

A new cutting-edge eDNA system enables efficient detection of nearly all reef-building coral genera in Japan.

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