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Lingnan University
06 Nov 2026
Prof Jean-Michel Morel, Chair Professor of the Division of Industrial Data Science at Lingnan University, spoke at HLMA Talks, a public talk series organised by the Hang Lung Mathematics Awards (HLMA) later this afternoon (6 November). Under the theme “Mind vs.
Lingnan University
06 Nov 2026
The Faculty of Business of Lingnan University has received three major honours at the recently held 2026 Asia New Century Education Forum, themed “Digital Intelligence Empowerment and Industry-Academia Collaboration”, in recognition of its outstanding academic leadership, teaching innovation and high-quality programme design.
Tohoku University
06 Nov 2026
Controlling electron spin could open new possibilities for more efficient catalysts. By reviewing recent research, scientists explore how magnetic fields affect catalyst performance and what challenges remain before these effects can be put to practical use.
Tohoku University
06 Nov 2026
Doctors sometimes tap your kneecap to trigger the knee-jerk reflex and test your nervous system. Robots, however, can’t react this naturally, since their movements depend on sensors and circuits. Now, scientists have tested a module that reproduces the knee-jerk reflex in a robot and generates bipedal walking.
Tohoku University
06 Nov 2026
Tiny traces of melted rock are helping scientists uncover the Colorado Plateau's explosive past. These small clues offer a glimpse into the geological processes that took place deep beneath the Earth's surface millions of years ago.
Tohoku University
06 Nov 2026
Making better use of valuable metals could help create more efficient catalysts. A new method allows more ruthenium to be incorporated into single-atom catalysts without compromising their stability.
Hiroshima University
06 Nov 2026
Since 2023, researchers in Japan have conducted scientific and technical studies and explored possible contributions to PRIMA, a far-infrared space telescope mission designed to investigate how planets form, how galaxies and their black holes grow together, and how dust and heavy elements build up across the universe.
Tohoku University
05 Nov 2026
Quantum geometry has long been treated as a fixed, built-in property of a material. A Tohoku University and Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) team has now shown it can be controlled on demand.
Osaka Metropolitan University
05 Nov 2026
Researchers uncover a new mechanism for moving boron through plant roots.
YOKOHAMA National University
05 Nov 2026
Graphene mesosponge proves highly effective in improving energy and power densities in commercial lithium-ion batteries.
Sungkyunkwan University
05 Nov 2026
World’s first volatile eutectic mixture, which melts at a lower temperature than its individual components, yields record-quality perovskite thin films
Kanazawa University
04 Nov 2026
Researchers at Kanazawa University and the National Institute of Genetics in Japan have used high-speed atomic force
microscopy to observe how a group of proteins known as Smc5/6 interacts with DNA. The images reveal how this structure opens and closes, captures DNA and brings separate sections together. The researchers also observed Smc5/6 holding twisted sections of DNA in place, producing more tightly packed arrangements.
Saint Francis University
04 Nov 2026
Saint Francis University (SFU) and Lenovo announced a partnership to launch Human-Centred AI for Life-Transition Challenges, an integrated digital ecosystem designed to transform life's most difficult moments into pathways of collective hope and resilience.
Osaka Metropolitan University
04 Nov 2026
Healthcare costs fall from a peak at just 2,500 steps a day then plateau near 11,000
National Taiwan University
04 Nov 2026
Metabolic-dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) affects approximately 38% of the global population. The present study evaluated the therapeutic efficacy of a hepatocyte spheroid-laden composite hydrogel comprising a chitosan–phenol self-healing hydrogel (CPDP), decellularized liver matrix (DLM), and tannic acid (TA), assessing its effects in both in vitro and in vivo rat models of MASLD.
The University of Osaka
04 Nov 2026
A team led by researchers from the University of Osaka has devised a unique technology that forms layers of the natural substances pectin and cellulose to produce biodegradable, sustainable materials that are as highly reflective as metals. These materials, some of which can reflect 95% of light, have a wide range of potential applications in sensors, anti-counterfeiting systems, and specialized windows capable of keeping houses cool.
Tohoku University
04 Nov 2026
What gives pearls and bird feathers their distinctive colors? The answer lies in their unique structures. Inspired by these natural examples, researchers have developed a simpler way to produce structural colors without relying on traditional pigments.
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
04 Nov 2026
- Ranks second among 52 teams worldwide, demonstrating DGIST’s outstanding hardware security capabilities in the finals, which featured the top eight teams
- Combines in-house security analysis tools with AI to thoroughly verify 20 security vulnerabilities in just 48 hours
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
04 Nov 2026
- Approximately 700 members of related institutions in Dalseong-gun participated, creating a space for communication and unity toward a future in which Dalseong is connected through science and technology and grows through cooperation.
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
04 Nov 2026
- Inspired by the structure of an anechoic chamber, Prof. Chang Jin Ho’s team proposes a “screw lens” design technology to block ultrasonic noise at its source.
- Microstructures and micro-defects in semiconductors are clearly visualized by removing internal noise while maintaining the sensor size.
- Published in NDT & E International, a leading international journal in the field of non-destructive testing.
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
04 Nov 2026
- Proposes a deep-learning technology that separates brain signals into “rhythms” and “background signals” without compromising temporal resolution.
- Improves gait prediction performance in patients with Parkinson’s disease and sensitively detects the effects of electrical stimulation therapy.
- Findings published in NeuroImage, a top-tier international journal in the field of neuroimaging.
Lingnan University
03 Nov 2026
Lingnan University has achieved another remarkable success in the newly released Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Asia University Rankings 2027, rising 36 places from 181st last year to 145th. Among the 1,722 institutions from 26 Asian countries and regions included in the rankings, Lingnan has advanced into the top 10 per cent in Asia.
Lingnan University
03 Nov 2026
To promote campus internationalisation and broaden students’ global perspective, Lingnan University held “International Day 2026 – Gateways to the World” on campus today, 3 November, co-organised by the Office of Global Education and the Office of Student Affairs. It attracted more than 800 students and members of the faculty and the public.
City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK)
02 Nov 2026
With continuous breakthroughs in electricity-free cooling, City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) recently developed a new infrared-transparent aerogel, which boosts the cooling performance of subambient daytime radiative cooling materials by up to 5.2°C.
Kanazawa University
02 Nov 2026
A research team led by Associate Professor Yasuo Murayama of Kanazawa University identified longitudinal associations among loneliness, depressive symptoms, and social behaviors in children affected by the 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake. The findings highlight the importance of integrated mental health support for children in disaster-affected communities.
Hokkaido University
02 Nov 2026
A recent international conference at Hokkaido University brought together researchers from Japan, India, and beyond to explore collaborations that can help tackle challenges in food, health, and materials science.
The University of Osaka
02 Nov 2026
Researchers at The University of Osaka developed an automated robotic system that monitors perovskite film formation in real time while tracking environmental and processing conditions. By combining these measurements with automated characterization and machine learning, the system identifies factors affecting film quality and optimizes antisolvent coating.
National Taiwan University
02 Nov 2026
This work presents a dual-salt synergistic strategy in a self-healing polymer electrolyte system to overcome the bottlenecks of low ionic conductivity and a low Li⁺ transference number, enabling stable room-temperature operation of lithium batteries with various cathode chemistries, including LFP and NMC811.
Kanazawa University
02 Nov 2026
Poorly crystalline material may help explain how early Solar System chemistry survived alteration by water
Lingnan University
31 Oct 2026
Organised by the Education Bureau (EDB) of the Government of Hong Kong SAR, and co-organised by the Hong Kong and South China Historical Research Programme (HKSCHRP) of Lingnan University, the “2026/27 Territory-wide Junior Secondary Chinese History and Culture Quiz Competition: Commemorating the 90th Anniversary of the Victory of the Red Army's Long March” Grand Final and Prize Presentation Ceremony was held at Cognitio College (Kowloon), today, 31 October.