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  Reliable Material Databases Bridge AI- and Experimental-Led Material Discovery

  A new study has examined the database architecture driving AI-led materials science to see how it impacts the reliability and vitality of research results.

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  Bio-Inspired Structural Design Improves Impact Resistance and Energy Absorption

  Butterfly wings were the inspiration behind this new, lightweight lattice structure that doesn't compromise on sturdiness.

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  Precisely Designed Oxygen Carriers Enable Low-Temperature Methane Reforming

  The thoughtful oxygen carrier design in this study brings us one step closer to producing environmentally friendly fuels in an energy-efficient way.

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  Fish "Steals" Glowing Protein: Genome Sequencing Proves Unique Survival Strategy

  Researchers have confirmed that golden sweeper fish steal the bioluminescence enzymes from their prey rather than produce them naturally.

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  Research Institutes and Centers

  Tohoku University has 1,763 Research fellows from overseas, 12 Inter-Department Institutes for Education and 11 University Collaborating Institutions.

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  International Visitor Research Center

  A new institution which is open to researchers around the world, where people from diverse disciplines can gather, learn and create.

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  Research Profiles

  Utilizing Tohoku University's research results and resources in various industries.

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  Academic Research Staff

  This site provides you with information on academic research staff at Tohoku University.

Feature Highlights

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  In Conversation with Susumu Satomi

  Before stepping down on March 31, former president Susumu Satomi shared some of his favourite memories of his time at the university.

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  Motoko Kotani: By the Numbers

  AIMR Director Motoko Kotani, talks about using mathematics as the common language bridging the different disciplines within materials science.