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Newcastle University in Singapore
18 Aug 2026
A new auxetic composite sandwich improved vibration damping by up to eightfold while avoiding the added thickness and external limiters often used in passive isolation systems.
Lingnan University President and Wai Kee Kau Chair Professor of Data Science Prof S. Joe Qin and Lingnan Fellow of the Lingnan University Institute for Advanced Study (LUIAS) and internationally renowned chemical engineering scholar Prof Ignacio E. Grossmann attend the 22nd IEEE International Conference on Automation Science and Engineering (IEEE CASE 2026) in Shenyang, Liaoning Province.
Lingnan University
18 Aug 2026
Prof S. Joe Qin, President and Wai Kee Kau Chair Professor of Data Science of Lingnan University, and Lingnan Fellow of the Lingnan University Institute for Advanced Study (LUIAS) and internationally renowned chemical engineering scholar Prof Ignacio E. Grossmann attended the 22nd IEEE International Conference on Automation Science and Engineering (IEEE CASE 2026) in Shenyang, Liaoning Province.
Ateneo de Manila University
18 Aug 2026
The University is helping shape a national innovation blueprint to turn university research into technologies, products, industries, and community solutions.
Tohoku University
18 Aug 2026
It’s a fish-eat-fish world out there. A new model by researchers at Tohoku University’s WPI-AIMEC and JAMSTEC may help us better understand these complex ocean relationships. Don’t forget: this food chain involves us too!
Tohoku University
18 Aug 2026
A recent study has tracked survivors of the Great East Japan Earthquake over a 15-year period, discovering that continuous monitoring of mental-health care is critical for early intervention.
The University of Osaka
18 Aug 2026
A team led by researchers from the University of Osaka has used acoustic tweezers to analyze the mechanical properties of biopolymer droplets without needing to physically touch the material. Using this method, the team investigated the stiffness of condensates of a model biopolymer. This technique will further the knowledge of biopolymer droplets and their roles in cellular biology, and may lead to the discovery of novel methods of treating diseases caused by the dysfunction of these droplets.
Duke-NUS Medical School
18 Aug 2026
Kidney disease can remain hidden until it becomes life-threatening: up to half of cases may go undiagnosed, despite simple blood and urine tests that can detect it early. This stark message is laid out in a landmark series of research papers by a team of global experts, including scientists from Duke-NUS.
Hiroshima University
17 Aug 2026
Finding new species in unassuming settings brings light to further exploration and conservation efforts to preserve the unique diversity in groundwater environments
Tohoku University
17 Aug 2026
Researchers from Tohoku University and the University of Tokyo developed groundbreaking technology, earning a place among the Milestone 2 Awardee teams recognized in the XPRIZE Healthspan Competition.
Lingnan University wins 16 awards at the Silicon Valley International Invention Festival for the second year running, and it is the Hong Kong SAR higher education institution with the greatest number of awards and gold medals.
Lingnan University
17 Aug 2026
Lingnan University’s research teams have achieved exceptional success at the Silicon Valley International Invention Festival 2026, with all 14 of their projects winning eight gold and six silver medals. One of the projects, the “GaitGPT: Evidence-Grounded AI for Bidirectional Clinical Gait Translation”, developed by a team led by Prof S.
Infographic showing three researchers working together at a laptop, surrounded by icons for access, data, methods, code, collaboration, public engagement, transparency and reproducibility.
Newcastle University in Singapore
15 Aug 2026
An open research workshop helped Newcastle University colleagues explore practical ways to share research and strengthen research culture.
Lingnan University rises 300 places in the 2026 ShanghaiRanking's Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), from the 901st to 1,000th band globally last year to the 601st to 700th band this year, representing an improvement of 300 places and the biggest rise among Hong Kong SAR’s eight UGC-funded universities. The university has also risen to joint 6th place within this group.
Lingnan University
15 Aug 2026
A spokesperson for Lingnan University welcomed the results of the 2026 ShanghaiRanking's Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU). Lingnan rose significantly from the 901st to 1,000th band globally last year to the 601st to 700th band this year, representing an advancement of 300 places and the biggest rise among Hong Kong SAR’s eight UGC-funded universities. The university has also risen to joint 6th place within this group.
Duke-NUS Medical School
14 Aug 2026
Class of 2030 brings experience from social services, population health, traditional Chinese medicine, engineering and the arts to Singapore’s only graduate-entry medical school. Duke-NUS welcomes 78 aspiring doctors at its 20th White Coat Ceremony, the first since Professor Patrick Tan became Dean. Nearly half the cohort are former working professionals bringing experience from diverse sectors.
National Taiwan University
13 Aug 2026
Inspired by pumped-storage hydropower, a nickel-based redox reservoir enables spontaneous nitrile synthesis in organic solvents, while hydrogen gas is produced separately.
Cartoon mouse happily eating soybean oil
Osaka Metropolitan University
13 Aug 2026
Mitochondrial protein in brain neurons found to regulate appetite and body weight
Asia Research News Editors Choice
Asia Research News
13 Aug 2026
Black hole "blast", Bacteria-detecting robot, A crab's tale, Sensors that remember, and Silk in cycling. Plus submission deadline for 2027 magazine. Read all in the latest Editor's Choice.
A joint longitudinal study involving Lingnan University finds that participants with higher scores on the Nomophobia Questionnaire are more likely to spend longer, more frequently on social media when experiencing negative emotions during less busy periods.
Lingnan University
13 Aug 2026
The study aims to provide more insight for approaches to digital detox and addressing smartphone dependence, highlighting moving beyond restricting device use and more psychological interventions.
National Taiwan University
12 Aug 2026
A three-year atmospheric study in central Taiwan finds that organic particles, formed largely from reactive vapors such as those released by industrial solvents, have overtaken the sulfate and nitrate salts from vehicle and factory exhaust as the leading cause of hazy skies.
A clear microfluidic chip lying horizontally on a black surface, with golden oil visible in its channels and transparent tubing connected at both ends.
Newcastle University in Singapore
11 Aug 2026
An engineered enzyme selectively targets palmitic acid, a common C16 fatty acid, offering a possible route to higher-value food and pharmaceutical lipids.
Five of the seven elite student-athletes enrolled for the 2026/27 academic year. Front row from left: Siu Ka-chun, Hui Chi-man, Ma Yik-sin; back row from left: Ma Yik-fei, Kwok Chun-yan.
Lingnan University
11 Aug 2026
Lingnan University has always actively supported the holistic development of local athletes. This year, the University has admitted seven elite athletes, a record intake, through the Student-Athlete Learning Support and Admission Scheme (SALSA Scheme). They include four cyclists, Ma Yik-sin, Ma Yik-fei, Kwok Chun-yan, and Siu Ka-chun; triathlete Lam Lok-shi; tenpin bowler Amen Yuen Cheuk-hin; and high jumper Hui Chi-man.
National Taiwan University
11 Aug 2026
1. Developed pH-responsive modified starch granules to protect unstable bioactive compounds, e.g. ellagic acid. 2. Providing the shielding and successfully minimized leakage under simulated gastric conditions (pH 1.2) and achieved high-efficiency, controlled liberation in simulated intestinal fluid (pH 6.8) for targeted releasing.
Sungkyunkwan University
11 Aug 2026
• Engineered a DHB prodrug-based oral nano-emulsion with enhanced bioavailability, dramatically improving the efficacy of immune checkpoint blockade therapy
Impart
10 Aug 2026
A ruined stone temple in the Neelum Valley of Pakistan, Sharada Peeth has long been revered as one of the Shakti Pithas and has been an important pilgrimage site, particularly for Kashmiri Pandits. Its distinctive Kashmiri stone temple architecture, historical accounts, and religious traditions reflect the site's continued significance in the cultural history of Kashmir.
Hiroshima University
10 Aug 2026
Airborne genetic material could transform biodiversity and biosecurity monitoring, but researchers say major gaps in sampling, interpretation, and governance must be closed first before suitable technologies can be deployed.
The University of Osaka
10 Aug 2026
A spinout from the University of Osaka is developing a slim, lightweight, single-use endoscope designed specifically for gastric cancer screening. By simplifying conventional endoscope design, the device aims to reduce patient discomfort, lower costs, and lessen the burden on healthcare professionals. Its disposable format removes the need for cleaning and disinfection, while future integration with AI and digital platforms could support more accessible and efficient screening.
Lingnan University Master’s students present "Who Cares?", an exhibition of diverse perspectives on care curated by a new generation of art professionals.
Lingnan University
08 Aug 2026
Lingnan University’s annual student exhibition "Who Cares?" will open with a ceremony on 10 August at 5:00 pm and will be open to the public from 11 to 17 August. The exhibition offers a new-generation curatorial perspective where viewers are invited to re-examine the meaning of "care" from different viewpoints.
Hands stretch a clear flexible polymer film in front of green plants in an agricultural field under sunlight.
Newcastle University in Singapore
08 Aug 2026
Smart polymers and natural rubber research point to greener materials through durability, repairability and lifecycle design.
Hiroshima University
07 Aug 2026
Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) can be difficult to treat once it develops, making prevention especially important. In a retrospective study, a Hiroshima University researcher found that quantitative measurements extracted from CT images taken before treatment, when analyzed with machine learning, could distinguish patients who later developed the condition from those who did not—an early step toward predicting MRONJ risk before bone resorption inhibitor therapy begins.
Comparison of final height SDS (Standard Deviation Scores) from the time of short stature diagnosis to final height between patients with and without GH therapy. (Adapted from Maiko Shimomura et al. Frontiers in Endocrinology. May 20, 2026).
Hiroshima University
07 Aug 2026
Growth impairment is a common late effect of childhood stem cell transplantation. A Japan-wide study found that growth hormone therapy improves adult height, but prior radiation therapy and transplant-related complications negatively affect how much children benefit.
Kanazawa University
07 Aug 2026
C/EBPγ coordinates cancer cell plasticity and DNA repair in lung adenocarcinoma, revealing a potential target against therapy resistance.