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Ehime University
07 Jul 2025
Distribution characteristics and transport processes of biodegradable microplastics in the Seto Inland Sea, Japan
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
07 Jul 2025
Alternative battery technologies are vital for the green transition.
Lingnan University
05 Jul 2025
Lingnan University has delivered its best-ever performance in the latest 2025/26 funding exercise carried out by the Research Grants Council (RGC), covering the General Research Fund (GRF), Early Career Scheme (ECS), and Humanities and Social Sciences Prestigious Fellowship Scheme (HSSPFS).
Asia Research News
04 Jul 2025
The Honourable Ros Bates, Queensland Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training
Lingnan University
04 Jul 2025
Lingnan University’s Science Unit recently published Hong Kong’s first-ever scientific Hong Kong Newt Roadkill Survey Programme. Their findings show that over 1,400 Hong Kong newts were killed by vehicles in two months, accounting for more than 90 per cent of total wildlife carcasses found.
Tohoku University
04 Jul 2025
Machine learning potential can create accurate, large-scale models of catalytic activity for a reaction that turns carbon dioxide into a sustainable energy source.
Hiroshima University
03 Jul 2025
A new way to grow stem cells may help them release more of the signaling proteins they use to repair tissue, potentially improving future treatments.
Hiroshima University
03 Jul 2025
Cell sheet preparation for use in tissue engineering and regenerative therapies could be significantly improved with the use of thermo-responsive polymer brushes, adjusted in length and density according to specific cell types
Tohoku University
03 Jul 2025
Phosphorus forms the backbone of DNA, RNA, and cellular membranes. But scientists have struggled to pinpoint the specific conditions under which phosphorus developed in Earth’s younger years. A research group from Tohoku University has recently unearthed evidence pointing to submarine hydrothermal alteration, which released phosphorus from the rocks into the surrounding seawater, enriching early oceans with this essential nutrient.
03 Jul 2025
Geologists from The University of Hong Kong (HKU) have made a breakthrough in understanding how the Earth’s early continents formed during the Archean time, more than 2.5 billion years ago.
Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo (UTokyo-IIS)
03 Jul 2025
Using a global ocean model, researchers from the Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo, and the Institute of Environmental Radioactivity, Fukushima University, found that short- and long-term contribution of treated water released from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant on oceanic tritium concentration beyond the vicinity of the discharge site is negligible, even in climate change scenarios
Osaka Metropolitan University
03 Jul 2025
Comparing picosecond and nanosecond lasers usage with a newly developed index
The University of Osaka
03 Jul 2025
Researchers from SANKEN, The University of Osaka, have revealed a technique for exploiting the catalytic action of hydrogen in platinum to reverse the degradation of magnetization. This method can be used to increase the robustness of next-generation computer chips based on thin magnetic films.
The University of Osaka
03 Jul 2025
Researchers from The University of Osaka have developed a method to visualize and reconstruct individual urban plants in different seasons using AI and street view images. The novel Seasonal Species-Specific Plant View Index allows urban designers to enhance the ecological sustainability and the well-being of city dwellers by incorporating diverse plant configurations, colors, and seasonality into current and future urban green spaces.
Hiroshima University
02 Jul 2025
Findings based on efforts in Sera Town, Japan showed the pneumococcal vaccination support program reversed the previously increasing trend in pneumonia mortality rate in the community.
Tohoku University
02 Jul 2025
Researchers have explored how artificial intelligence and machine learning are helping scientists identify catalysts for methane pyrolysis, a reaction that produces hydrogen without emitting carbon dioxide.
National Taiwan University
02 Jul 2025
Operando X-ray spectroscopy is a powerful tool for probing electrocatalyst dynamics—but intense X-ray exposure can distort structural insights. This study reveals flux- and dose-dependent artifact thresholds and proposes practical protocols to ensure accurate, artifact-free measurements.
Lingnan University
02 Jul 2025
To highlight the active role and impactful contributions of Hong Kong’s higher education sector in integrating with national development, Lingnan University hosted a sharing session themed “Impact of Quality Education” at the Yuanzhi Business School in Guangzhou on 1 July— the 28th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).
Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
01 Jul 2025
A new nanoparticle capable of carrying much higher doses of drugs while staying stable for extended periods could make treatments more effective
Tohoku University
01 Jul 2025
Barth syndrome is a rare genetic disorder with no known cure. Researchers at Tohoku University examined a new oral drug called MA-5 that could provide life-changing relief to these young patients.
Hiroshima University
01 Jul 2025
Dietary prebiotics may induce an increase in brain GABA levels through the regulation of gut microbiota, which can be a major point for reducing or even treating these occurrences of certain neurological diseases in individuals.
Ateneo de Manila University
01 Jul 2025
Ateneo biologists confirm invasive tinfoil barb in Laguna de Bay, warning it could disrupt native fish and harm local ecosystems.
Lingnan University
01 Jul 2025
Lingnan University in Hong Kong held a flag-raising ceremony to celebrate the 28th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).
National Taiwan University
01 Jul 2025
A new self-powered water sensor uses wave energy to monitor pollutants like heavy metals, microplastics, and pesticides—no battery needed.
The University of Osaka
30 Jun 2025
Inspired by a simple children's toy, a jumping popper toy, researchers have unlocked a key to designing more agile and predictable soft robots. Soft robots, made from flexible materials, hold immense promise for delicate tasks, but their complex movements have been difficult to predict and control, especially dynamic actions like jumping.
National Taiwan University
30 Jun 2025
The high recurrence rate of bladder cancer is often attributed to inadequate tumor visualization and localization. To address this limitation, the Hotliposome group at National Taiwan University has developed a mucoadhesive nanoplatform, HMSN(E)-SH, which selectively targets tumor tissue and enhances imaging precision, supporting the advancement of non-invasive diagnostic strategies.
Tohoku University
27 Jun 2025
A group of researchers have observed images from the James Webb Space Telescope. The images were like a time machine, allowing the researchers to understand how these galaxies built their disks over history and compare this to how our own Milky Way formed.
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
27 Jun 2025
- DGIST’s proximity to Harvard’s and Caltech’s rankings demonstrates world-class research power
Lingnan University
27 Jun 2025
Lingnan University in Hong Kong welcomes the Audit Report by the Quality Assurance Council (QAC) of the University Grants Committee (UGC) today, 27 June. The Audit Panel praises Lingnan’s robust governance and quality management systems for managing academic standards and academic quality, and commends their proactive approach to digital innovation as reflected in the Strategic Plan since the appointment of the President, Prof S. Joe Qin.
27 Jun 2025
Chinese and Australian scientists have reported the discovery of twenty new bat viruses in research published this week.