Among major research institutions, Tohoku University in Sendai was dealt the fiercest blow by the 11 March earthquake and tsunami (see main text). But scientists across northeastern Japan are striving to get their research back on track. • Buffeted by the tsunami while docked in Hachinohe, the deep-sea drilling vessel Chikyu lost one of six thrusters that position the ship during drilling. After temporary repairs, Chikyu is now undergoing sea trials before embarking on a commercial oil exploration cruise to run until the end of the year. Plans for resuming scientific drilling are uncertain.
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