Science

Psst, have you heard that mushrooms can “gossip” and spread information to their neighbours? Researchers at Tohoku University showed how electrical information flows between mushrooms in response to a unique stimulus: urine.

Researchers identified the tegmentum in the midbrain as an ‘integration center’ of fish. The area receives visual information from the eyes that is combined with color information detected by the pineal organ—the ‘third eye.’ These inputs are integrated to control how fish orient themselves in the water.

Researchers develop a system that inflates human lung organoids from within to analyze lung mechanics

A new platform could improve reproductive toxicity testing by enhancing both efficiency and ethical standards

A new international survey reveals clear differences in how veterinarians and animal welfare scientists in Japan and the UK perceive animal welfare, particularly animal behaviour.

Loss of habitat along their migratory routes may be driving the recent decline in Japanese chum salmon populations

Opening new possibilities for fluorescence-based imaging in extreme environments, from bioimaging to advanced materials

A new global review shows countries taking very different approaches to regulating polygenic embryo testing

When donning an augmented or mixed reality headset, typing via air gestures can be tiring. To remedy this, researchers at Tohoku University developed an approach that turns everyday surfaces into keyboards.

Scientists at CityUHK achieved a breakthrough in recent months with the discovery a novel compound, named MF-8. The compound and its associated pharmaceuticals demonstrate significant potential to provide safer, more effective treatments for psychiatric and neurological disorders, such as memory impairment, depression and anxiety, while effectively mitigating the side effects associated with existing medications.

- Professor JaeDong Lee’s team discovers the cause of “ultrafast electronic decoherence” in open quantum environments - Provides a decisive breakthrough, bridging ideal quantum theory and real-world quantum technologies - Published in the leading interdisciplinary science journal Advanced Science

- Applications for the DGIST Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (D-SURF) surged compared to the previous year, demonstrating the university’s growing global research competitiveness - Hosted WEEF & GEDC 2025, featuring lectures by Nobel laureates and marking the success of its proactive global initiatives - Set to host the Asian Engineering Deans’ Summit (AEDS 2026) in May, positioning DGIST as a leader in education and research across Asia

Asian turtles face a severe conservation crisis caused by illegal poaching and the wildlife trade. Supported by Ocean Park and the Ocean Park Conservation Foundation Hong Kong, Lingnan University is hosting the inaugural International Conference on Integrated Conservation of Asian Turtles (ICAT) from today, 27 March, through 30 March 2026. The conference, attended by 180 leading scholars, scientists, zookeepers, veterinarians, policymakers, educators, and other experts from 19 countries and regions will examine the latest research findings and practical conservation, as well as strategies to combat the illegal poaching of Asian turtles, and enhance protection for endangered species.

Production of aromatics and cyclohexane-based compounds through an electrochemical process without external hydrogen

Hiroshima University researchers develop a new experimental method to demonstrate that interference physically delocalizes each photon.

According to a 20-year study in mice published in Nature Communications, repeated cloning cannot be sustained indefinitely in mammals.

A single-celled predator maintains stolen chloroplasts with its own proteins, linking the host cell and stolen organelles at the molecular level. This process, now supported by biochemical evidence, may offer clues to early steps in the evolution of plant cells.

Metal oxide semiconductor gas sensors can detect harmful pollutants in the air, but they only operate at extremely high temperatures. A new material design guideline using vanadium oxide may help us overcome this challenge.

- Set forth the vision of “ushering a sustainable future through creativity and inclusion”

Move over lithium-ion batteries – researchers found a creative way to combine materials (lithium metal and a ceramic surface) that may prove to be better for energy storage used in electric vehicles and portable electronics.

Researchers from The University of Osaka studying simple cyanobacteria found that one protein keeps their internal clock ticking reliably, even outside a living cell. By testing over 20 variants with clock periods ranging from 15 to 60 hours, they discovered that timekeeping precision appears to be built directly into the protein itself, independent of cell activity or environmental changes.

The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA), in partnership with the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) and Thailand’s Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA), convened the ASEAN Space Situational Awareness (SSA) and Space Traffic Management (STM) Seminar-Workshop on 12-13 March 2026 in Manila.

- Joint educational cooperation with Dowon High School and Hamji High School in Daegu to foster students excelling in science - Embarking on nurturing future regional science and technology talent through tailored support for science-focused schools

We identified Mrep macrophages that repair muscle but trigger heterotopic ossification in FOP, advancing muscle and FOP therapy development.

The complete set of nucleobases found in terrestrial DNA and RNA have been detected in samples returned from the asteroid Ryugu, offering insights into the early Solar System's chemistry.

Clinically available KRAS inhibitors mainly target G12C, which is rare in PDAC and often acquires resistance. Oncogenic KRAS inactivates RB1 via CDK4/6, while RB1 mutation is rare. Thus, CDK4/6 inhibition offers an indirect strategy to counter KRAS-driven malignancy without direct KRAS targeting.

- Veteran technology entrepreneur Moon Jong Choi, former head of the Daegu Center for Creative Economy and Innovation, appointed to lead venture incubation and investment attraction - Plans to accelerate fund formation in line with the government’s startup ecosystem revitalization policy and build a “one-stop” virtuous cycle ecosystem for university-industry collaboration

More than 850 policymakers, researchers, development institutions, and civil society representatives from over 50 countries gathered in Bangkok to highlight the urgent need to accelerate action on air pollution across Asia and the Pacific.

Researchers discovered that a freshwater alga captures low-energy far-red light by precisely arranging ordinary chlorophyll molecules, rather than inventing new pigments. The finding reveals a new structural strategy for photosynthesis in low-light environments and could inform future bioenergy and protein design.

This invited publication highlights the contributions of Distinguished Professor Hao Li to AI and materials science – focusing on their original concept for a digital materials ecosystem.