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National Taiwan University
07 Aug 2025
Prof. Fang-Jen S. Lee's team at National Taiwan University discovered that an intermediate cellular metabolism molecule, glycerol, regulates the localization and function of the Golgi protein Imh1, thus revealing a previously unappreciated connection between cellular metabolism and vesicular transport.
Tohoku University
06 Aug 2025
Altermagnets are a newly discovered class of magnets that exhibit unique magnetic behavior. They lack net magnetization but still influence the polarization of reflected light. This makes them difficult to study using conventional optical techniques. A research group has overcome this stumbling block using a new formula, enabling them to clarify the magnetic properties and origins of an organic crystal altermagnet.
Tohoku University
06 Aug 2025
A research team led by Distinguished Professor Hao Li at WPI-AIMR, Tohoku University has reported new findings on copper/cobalt-based catalysts that improve the efficiency of electrochemical nitrate reduction.
Osaka Metropolitan University
06 Aug 2025
Prognosis indicators may be detectable in canine test results
Kavli Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe (Kavli IPMU)
06 Aug 2025
A team of theoretical researchers including Kavli IPMU's Hirosi Ooguri, and led by Kyushu University's Yuya Kusuki, have used thermal effective theory to demonstrate for the first time that quantum entanglement follows universal rules across all dimensions.
Springer Nature
06 Aug 2025
Researchers from South Korea engineered a robotic folding sheet that can crawl across a surface as well as grasp and lift various objects.
National Taiwan University
06 Aug 2025
Scientists found three language-model chatbots — even with advanced prompt‐engineering tricks — often give suboptimal guidance across stroke prevention, diagnosis, treatment and recovery, highlighting the need for human oversight to ensure appropriateness and safety.
The University of Osaka
05 Aug 2025
A joint research team from Japan has observed "heavy fermions," electrons with dramatically enhanced mass, exhibiting quantum entanglement governed by the Planckian time – the fundamental unit of time in quantum mechanics. This discovery opens up exciting possibilities for harnessing this phenomenon in solid-state materials to develop a new type of quantum computer.
Tohoku University
05 Aug 2025
Researchers at Tohoku University developed a method that uses an abundant, renewable biomass to ultimately create environmentally-friendly fuels.
National Taiwan University
05 Aug 2025
A research team at National Taiwan University has developed a new stem cell-based vaccine that could help prevent and treat colorectal cancer.
Singapore University of Technology and Design
04 Aug 2025
A research team led by SUTD proposes a quantum-enhanced framework for processing complex topological signals that could one day outperform classical methods in recommendation systems, network science, and more.
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
04 Aug 2025
- DGIST is a place that knows no boundaries between academic disciplines in Korea and around the world
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
04 Aug 2025
- DGIST develops a low-cost, high-performance fuel cell catalyst, paving the way for next-generation eco-friendly hydrogen technologies
- The catalyst shows enhanced performance and durability compared to conventional ones, exceeding the U.S. Department of Energy’s 2025 targets
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
04 Aug 2025
- Fully charges a commercial battery in under two hours... Achieves world-class energy efficiency
- Enables battery charging inside the body without surgery... Expected to revolutionize future healthcare technology
Ateneo de Manila University
04 Aug 2025
The Ateneo de Manila University’s Business Insights Laboratory for Development (BUILD) is looking at ways for artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance human labor in small businesses, which make up the bulk of the Philippine economy.
Tohoku University
04 Aug 2025
Tsunami are rare yet one of the most devasting disasters. Researchers at Tohoku University worked together with Swiss RE International SE (Japan Branch) to develop science-based, cost-effective parametric insurance.
National Taiwan University
04 Aug 2025
Researchers from the Department of Chemistry, National Taiwan University, develop a new synthesis route for ultrathin photoanodes, which enables a 100 nm tantalum nitride layer to outperform much thicker films fabricated through conventional oxide precursors.
Osaka Metropolitan University
01 Aug 2025
Bacteria in the digestive system may work to maintain balance directly and indirectly
Tohoku University
01 Aug 2025
Researchers at Tohoku University unveil a cool new technique that can visualize both the structure and elemental distribution of nanomaterials in frozen solvents.
YOKOHAMA National University
31 Jul 2025
A novel technique has been developed using cellulose nanofibers, a blue-fluorescing amino acid and a covalent bond to yield an easily viewable, non-disruptive and dye-free alternative to conventional fluorescent tagging.
Kanazawa University
31 Jul 2025
A collaborative research team from Kanazawa University, the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, and the University of Strathclyde has developed a novel method for forming high-performance high-entropy alloy (HEA) films on various surfaces—without the need for costly alloy targets.
Lingnan University
31 Jul 2025
Curate the Curious, an annual exhibition curated by 36 students of the Master of Arts in Curating and Art History (MACAH) at Lingnan University, will be held from 1-10 August. Introducing a new-generation curatorial perspective, the exhibition presents the hidden stories behind more than 50 paintings, sculptures, videos, and new media art by over 30 well-known artists from Mainland China and Hong Kong.
Lingnan University
30 Jul 2025
In Hong Kong’s fast-paced lifestyle, many people need to multitask in order to get things done, and whether this ability is innate or can be developed through training has long been a subject of academic debate.
Horizon Journals
30 Jul 2025
The Horizon Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences Research (JHSSR) proudly announces the release of its Special ASAIHL Edition – Volume 7(S), August 2025, themed “University’s Role in Advancing Climate Crisis Reduction.” This commemorative edition captures the pioneering spirit of Southeast Asian academia in addressing one of the 21st century’s most urgent global challenges—climate change.
Curated from the prestigious 2024 ASAIHL Conference, hosted by Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, I
Osaka Metropolitan University
30 Jul 2025
How mHealth app incentives drive health and transit in Japan’s Senboku New Town
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
30 Jul 2025
- DGIST research team led by Yoonhee Lee and Gyogwon Koo enhances lung cancer diagnostic accuracy by combining exosome physical properties with AI.
- The research also proposes the potential for rapid and precise liquid biopsy-based lung cancer diagnosis without fluorescent labeling.
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
30 Jul 2025
- Hosted DGIST Future Insight Forum on Jul 23 (Wed) at EL Tower in Seoul, Korea
- Expected to deliver innovative achievements in three future strategic areas: physical AI, human digital twins, and quantum sensing
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
30 Jul 2025
- Cooperation on education to raise awareness about integrity among undergraduate and graduate students and improve integrity among faculty and staff members
The University of Osaka
30 Jul 2025
A group of researchers led by The University of Osaka have identified a novel genetic mutation in Streptococcus pyogenes, a common bacterium which causes strep throat, significantly associated with severe invasive infections. A single mutation in the bacterial ferric ion transporter enhances bacterial growth in human blood. This mutation, unique to Japanese isolates, indicates a novel pathogenic mechanism.
The University of Osaka
29 Jul 2025
Researchers from The University of Osaka have used a miniature heater positioned over a nano-sized opening to gently unzip DNA’s double helix into a single strand for quick, efficient analysis. The device enables detection of longer DNA strands than before while using less power and improving accuracy. The technology could be used in handheld medical devices, helping doctors to diagnose disease and tailor treatments based on patients’ genes.