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Research Update New global map of ant biodiversity reveals areas that may hide undiscovered species Researchers have combined data from around the world with predictions from machine learning to create a high-resolution map of ant diversity, revealing areas that should be the focus of exploration and research. 04 August 2022
Research Update Researchers design the cheapest and most efficient squid aquaculture system to date Squid have always been difficult to farm but now researchers have developed the first squid aquaculture system that has the potential to be commercialized. 02 August 2022
Research Update Can Science and Technology Help Increase our Confidence? Researchers search for the neural mechanisms behind optimism, as part of the Moonshot Goal 9 protect, a large-scale national research project 26 July 2022
Research Update Going against the flow: scientists reveal garden eels’ unique way of feeding The first lab study on garden eels shows how these shy creatures use their burrows, and change their movement and posture, when feeding in strong currents. 20 July 2022
Research Update Podcast: Unravelling enzymes The recipient of this year’s Excellence in Mentoring Award, Professor Paola Laurino, leads a group that investigates the structure, function and evolution of proteins called enzymes, which are vital parts of all life. 11 July 2022
Research Update Hidden in genetics: The evolutionary relationships of two groups of ancient invertebrates revealed Using high quality molecular data, researchers have re-investigated a long-standing question about the position of two phyla of small aquatic invertebrates—Kamptozoa and Bryozoa—on the evolutionary tree. 02 July 2022
Research Update Keeping it cool: revitalizing the traditional Okinawan craft of bashofu An OIST team merges art and science and blends tradition and innovation, in its efforts to manufacture basho yarn – a thread used in a locally-made Okinawan textile with cooling properties. 30 June 2022
Research Update Genome study opens pathway toward sustainable edible seaweed Research into superfood genomes could lead to heat-tolerant seaweed strains, combating the threat of climate change. 22 June 2022
Research Update Untangling the role of tau in Alzheimer’s disease A study has revealed how tau – a key protein implicated in Alzheimer’s disease – impairs communication between neurons, providing new avenues for treatment. 22 June 2022
Research Update PCR test for Okinawa mozuku could increase yields and lead to climate-tolerant strains Scientists develop a PCR test that can detect the presence of nine genes, helping distinguish whether Okinawa mozuku germlings are male or female, and whether they are haploid or diploid. 09 June 2022
Research Update Iron catalyst could make important chemical reactions cheaper and more eco-friendly Researchers have created an iron catalyst that can facilitate important chemical reactions in place of the current catalyst, which is made from precious metals. 03 June 2022
Research Update Secret to treating ‘Achilles’ heel’ of next-generation material for solar cells revealed A team of researchers from the UK and Japan have found that defects that limit the efficiency of next-gen perovskite solar cells are also responsible for the material's instability. 25 May 2022