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Tohoku University
03 Mar 2026
A team led by researchers at Tohoku University have taken the first step toward developing antiferromagnetic technology. They detected a liquid-crystal phase that may change the game for spintronic devices.
National Taiwan University
03 Mar 2026
Pink1-mediated Parkin activation is insufficient to allow Parkin binding to dysfunctional mitochondria in NME3-defective cells. NME3-regulated lipid signal separates mitochondria from endoplasmic reticulum tethering for PINK1-mediated Parkin binding on depolarized mitochondria.
Lingnan University
03 Mar 2026
The grand final of the 15th Miss China Pageant was recently held on 28 February in Putian, Fujian Province. Representing the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Lingnan University Year Four Human Resource Management student Henna Liu Yeuk-tung competed against more than 30 top finalists who had advanced to the national stage. Demonstrating the cultural literacy, confidence, and talent of Hong Kong youth, she achieved an impressive fourth-place finish, bringing pride to Hong Kong.
Duke-NUS Medical School
02 Mar 2026
Discovery reveals how drug-resistant tumours can shift into a state that responds better to chemotherapy.
Hiroshima University
02 Mar 2026
Researchers at Hiroshima University and Gifu Kyoritsu University identified Hepatitis B RNA serum levels as a biomarker that more accurately stratifies risk of liver cancer in individuals who have been functionally cured of chronic hepatitis B.
National Taiwan University
02 Mar 2026
We uncover moiré-induced electronic reconstruction in PtSe2/PtTe2 heterobilayers, where interfacial hybridization, geometric corrugation, and spin–orbit coupling generate emergent flat bands and distinctive eye-shaped band splitting, as directly confirmed by combined DFT and ARPES measurements.
National Taiwan University
02 Mar 2026
Chemists at National Taiwan University and collaborators discovered that a seemingly solid, nonporous crystal can “come alive” when heated. A two-step transformation releases trapped molecules, drives a vivid blue → green → yellow glow, and even propels the crystal forward through bubble-powered motion.
City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK)
01 Mar 2026
A research team at CityUHK has discovered for the first time that the naturally occurring porous ceramic structure within sea urchin spines possesses an unexpected capability for mechanoelectrical perception.
Lingnan University
28 Feb 2026
Lingnan University welcomed nearly 200 higher education leaders from all over the world at its Tuen Mun campus today (27 February). The visit was one of the main activities of the 2026 Asia-Pacific Association for International Education (APAIE) Conference and Exhibition.
The University of Osaka
27 Feb 2026
Researchers from The University of Osaka have found that a specific signaling pathway, the integrin αV–YAP–CTGF axis in liver sinusoidal endothelial cells, may be associated with the development of liver fibrosis, portal hypertension, and liver cancer in patients with chronic liver congestion. These findings have important implications for the development of therapies aimed at preventing more severe forms of liver disease.
Hokkaido University
27 Feb 2026
Study of 56 japonica rice varieties finds black and green rice to be healthier choices
Osaka Metropolitan University
27 Feb 2026
An Osaka Metropolitan University-led research team used hourly precipitation data from 1981 to 2020 and spatial modeling to predict extreme precipitation events for the next 100 years in Japan.
Ehime University
27 Feb 2026
Biochemical and structural biological analysis of a hypothetical gene (protein) within a gene cluster related to metabolic pathway of L-threonate, a four-carbon sugar acid, revealed it’s enzyme function as a L-threonate 3-dehydrogenase and physiological role for metabolic diversity. Although the existence of this enzyme itself was reported in the same academic journal in 1964, the molecular identity of which has remained unknown for over 60 years.
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
27 Feb 2026
- The brain continues to grow even after adolescence ... according to collaborative research by DGIST and Yonsei University
- Demonstrated proactive maturation of the thalamic reticular nucleus against the circuit stalemate theory after the critical period
- Opened new frontiers for autism, ADHD treatment, and cognitive rehabilitation with synaptic adhesion protein LRRTM3 as a key switch in high-resolution sensory transduction
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
27 Feb 2026
- Huge interest in the first semester ... Presenting a new model for AI-based technology and management education
The University of Osaka
26 Feb 2026
Researchers from The University of Osaka have developed a mouse model for achondroplasia. The model identified the importance of a signaling molecule called FGFR3 and a pathway called CREB in regulating bone growth. This pathway is also at least partially responsible for the pathology associated with achondroplasia and impaired bone growth. Their findings advance our understanding of the process of bone growth and provide novel therapeutic targets for achondroplasia.
Tohoku University
26 Feb 2026
A single atom can make all the difference. Researchers at Tohoku University have shown that subtle changes in the nitrogen coordination around cobalt dramatically reshape oxygen reduction reaction performance, a cornerstone process for fuel cells and clean chemical production. These insights provide a powerful blueprint for designing next-generation single-atom catalysts to accelerate the transition to sustainable energy.
Osaka Metropolitan University
26 Feb 2026
Glutamine transporter inhibition has been found to suppress cell growth
City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK)
26 Feb 2026
A recent study co-led by CityUHK found that strong El Niño events cause deeper, longer-lasting harm to human health than previously understood—by slowing long-term improvements in mortality rates for many years, shortening life expectancy, and generating major economic costs.
Tohoku University
26 Feb 2026
We all want cheap, long-lasting, green, and efficient energy. Researchers are helping to make this dream a reality with a new distortion-resistant material that greatly improves these aspects of a battery’s cathode.
Duke-NUS Medical School
26 Feb 2026
Duke-NUS scientists have identified how a small number of overactive genes may drive widespread changes in brain function in Down syndrome, helping explain how an extra chromosome affects learning and memory.
Lingnan University
25 Feb 2026
Lingnan University President and Wai Kee Kau Chair Professor of Data Science, Prof S. Joe Qin, welcomed the 2026–27 Budget delivered today by Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, which included multiple policy initiatives related to education and innovation technology.
Ateneo de Manila University
25 Feb 2026
The indigenous Bugkalot people of Nueva Ecija call it “kelli” but science has only now been able to identify it as a distinct species and given it a formal scientific name
Ateneo de Manila University
25 Feb 2026
The Ateneo de Manila University’Research on Optical and Electronic Systems (ROSES) Laboratory, the Philippines' first and only facility dedicated to locally designing Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) and training PIC designers.
National Taiwan University
25 Feb 2026
In our recent JACS paper, we demonstrate that AI-designed ubiquitin-fold proteins achieve extraordinary stability not by tightening their hydrophobic cores, but by reorganizing surface charges to program a structured hydration shell. Using solution NMR and molecular dynamics simulations, we decode this “hydration shield” as a sequence-encoded and engineerable mechanism for extreme protein resilience.
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
25 Feb 2026
- DGIST Professor Minyoung Song’s team develops a low-power digital IR-UWB transmitter that maximizes spectrum utilization while complying with global spectrum regulations
- Achieves 9 times higher area efficiency than before, with expectations for communications and high-precision localization applications with the core technology of next-generation low-power wireless systems
Lingnan University
24 Feb 2026
Home ownership remains one of the most important decisions in life. A study conducted by Lingnan University’s School of Graduate Studies examined intergenerational housing support from the perspective of parents.
24 Feb 2026
The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) formalized strategic partnerships to enhance the use of Space Science, Technology, and Applications (SSTA) to advance environmental protection, sustainable development, and evidence-based policymaking, including for the Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Osaka Metropolitan University
24 Feb 2026
More thorough testing of methane and ethane emissions in Osaka, Japan, identified numerous natural gas-related large methane sources that were mostly overlooked in current predictions. These sources may be useful future targets for mitigating emissions.
Impart
23 Feb 2026
From apostolic legend to colonial revival, the Santhome Cathedral Basilica stands at the crossroads of faith, history, and architecture. Built over a site associated with Saint Thomas — the Apostle of the East — it layers early Christian memory, maritime exchange, and neo-Gothic ambition into a living shrine.