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Lending an Ear to the Tiny, Symbiotic World of Lichen

Lichen is an organism made from the symbiosis of fungus and algae. Although it can adapt to life in extremely harsh environments, manmade threats such as global warming are disrupting its existence. 

Motion Sickness: The Timeless Challenge of Human Travel

From sea voyages to space travel, humanity has always faced one common problem: motion sickness. Discover how scientists are unraveling its mechanisms.

Decoding Climate Change through Snow

Japan's glaciologists have studied snow composition for nearly a century, and have recently developed methods such as a simulation model that reveal its connection to climate change.

Mt. Fuji's Mountaintop Research Facility

At Mt. Fuji's 3,776-meter summit, scientists study clouds, lightning, and climate. Vanguard Researchers features a mind-controlled prosthetic arm.

Squid Survival!

Squid and cuttlefish use camouflage not just to hide but to communicate. Vanguard Researchers explores the mechanism behind plant immunity.

Hollow Fiber Membranes Filter Vital Resource

Filtering out harmful substances and taking on global challenges, Japan's world-leading hollow fiber membranes help keep our air, water, and even blood safe and clean.

Human Augmentation: Grasping an Unknown Future

To grant mankind new capabilities in the future, development in human augmentation is progressing worldwide using technology such as VR and robotics, expanding human vision and motion.

Esports: The Science Behind the Thrill

Esports has evolved into a global phenomenon. Explore the science behind the excitement, from top players' skills to its potential for healthy aging.

Understanding the Curious Rise of Bamboo

While symbolic of Japanese culture, bamboo is also an extremely unique plant with curious qualities that have charmed researchers in many scientific fields, as well as people all over the country.

Life's Deepest Mystery: The Science of Reproduction

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