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24 Jan 2025
Inspired by elephants, researchers grow fungus in elephant-skin patterns to create better insulation for buildings.
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
24 Jan 2025
Nanopapers that swell into larger 3D structures pave the path towards designs of intelligent materials like robotic sensors and tissue engineering.
Hokkaido University
24 Jan 2025
Tsuyoshi Watanabe uses corals to understand the environment of the past and what it can tell us about people living then.
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
24 Jan 2025
Touch sensors for robots and bionic applications can now work from 100 mm away, offering new sensitivity for 3D recognition and wireless data transmission.
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
24 Jan 2025
A new model for light emission from ultrathin materials could ease the development of photonic devices and quantum technology.
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
24 Jan 2025
An inclusive Myanmar must include all voices. One voice is from the Rohingya, who have faced persecution for many years. IDRC’s Knowledge for Democracy Myanmar supports scholars and research from and about the Rohingya people to generate evidence-based policy advice and empower a new generation of thought leaders.
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
24 Jan 2025
The sticky secret of a gecko’s foot has inspired scientists to develop robots that can pick up and release fragile objects without damage.
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
24 Jan 2025
Electron spin states can now be efficiently explored at much higher resolution, opening new opportunities for faster electronics including quantum computers.
Kavli Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe (Kavli IPMU)
24 Jan 2025
Astronomer John Silverman works just outside of Tokyo but spends his days with some of the world's biggest telescopes in Hawaii, Chile, and space to study the earliest black holes in the Universe.
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
24 Jan 2025
A newly designed model system simulates how viruses exit cells, offering potential advancements in targeted drug delivery and biotechnology.
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
24 Jan 2025
A new treatment with iron nanoparticles and nitric oxide gas shows promise in destroying oral cancer cells.
Osaka Metropolitan University
23 Jan 2025
Novel crystal patterning method shows promise for photomechanical applications
Lingnan University
23 Jan 2025
To celebrate the upcoming Chinese New Year of the Snake, Prof Cai Zongqi, Director of the Advanced Institute for Global Chinese Studies of Lingnan University, and Mr Jerry Wang Junzhe, Research Officer of the Advanced Institute for Global Chinese Studies, searched the rich anecdotes related to the snake zodiac sign. They explained that while contemporary literature and religious stories often fuel fear of snakes, the symbolism in ancient Chinese mythology paints a different picture.
Springer Nature
23 Jan 2025
A symposium that will discuss how to address multifaceted challenges of inequality and promote science for sustainability will take place in person and online on February 8, 2025.
National Taiwan University
23 Jan 2025
The study identifies gut microbes and genes that regulate TMAO production from L-carnitine, offering potential for personalized nutrition strategies.
The University of Osaka
22 Jan 2025
Researchers from Osaka University have developed a groundbreaking method to expand the palette of bioluminescent protein colors for cell labeling. By creating 20 distinct colors, they have enabled the simultaneous detection of multiple labeled cells using a standard camera. This innovative approach simplifies the tracking of individual cells within a population and holds significant potential for applications such as monitoring cell fate or identifying rare cells with unique responses to drugs.
Tohoku University
22 Jan 2025
A group of researchers have analyzed thousands of reports from the past decade, identifying a tin-based catalyst that aids the production of formic acid, an indispensable chemical in various industries, and makes the process greener.
Osaka Metropolitan University
22 Jan 2025
Technology uses biomass-derived compounds and ammonia to produce an eco-friendly alternative plastic
Duke-NUS Medical School
22 Jan 2025
Researchers from the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore (NUS Medicine) and Duke-NUS Medical School have provided compelling evidence that short-course antibiotic treatments can be a game-changer in tackling ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP), a serious infection common in critically ill patients.
Hokkaido University
22 Jan 2025
Juvenile dolphins were found to have specialized receptors for fatty acids on their tongues, offering new insights into their growth and feeding habits.
Lingnan University
21 Jan 2025
Prof Xin Yao, Vice-President (Research and Innovation) and Tong Tin Sun Chair Professor of Machine Learning of Lingnan University in Hong Kong has been elected Fellow of the Hong Kong Academy of Engineering (HKAE) for the year 2024. The Induction Ceremony of the 11 new Fellows of the HKAE was held on 20 January 2025. Prof Yao has the distinction of being the third Lingnan scholar to receive this honour, following Prof S.
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
20 Jan 2025
- A research team led by Senior Researcher Sangkyoo Lim has successfully developed biomass-based shape memory polymer fibers capable of simultaneously producing and storing energy.
- These artificial muscle fibers, which can lift loads exceeding 56,000 times their own weight, are expected to find applications in industries such as medical robotics, advanced textiles, and wearables industries
- The findings of the study were published in the Chemical Engineering Journal
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
20 Jan 2025
DGIST Professor Hongsoo Choi Selected as a Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), One of the World’s Most Renowned Academic Societies
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
20 Jan 2025
- Joint research team from DGIST, KAIST, Ajou University, and Soongsil University successfully developed next-gen fibers with a multifunctional and three-dimensional structure
- The results of the study were published as a cover article in Advanced Fiber Materials, one of the most prestigious international journals in new materials
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
20 Jan 2025
- A joint research team from DGIST and KAIST, in collaboration with Japanese and German researchers, discovered an unprecedented 1/3 fractional quantum Hall state
- The research provides key clues to developing next-generation electronic devices in quantum computing
Ateneo de Manila University
20 Jan 2025
Using internet memes to teach science can significantly improve learning outcomes for senior high school students.
Singapore University of Technology and Design
20 Jan 2025
SUTD researchers designed a novel nonlinear chiral metasurface that could generate circularly polarized light more easily, expanding optics-based applications.
International Science Council Regional Focal Point for Asia and the Pacific
19 Jan 2025
A science diplomat with extensive global experience in strategic management of science relationships across governments, non-government organisations, industry and academia, has been appointed Director for the International Science Council Regional Focal Point for Asia and the Pacific led by the Australian Academy of Science.
Lingnan University
17 Jan 2025
Lingnan University’s School of Interdisciplinary Studies (SIS) and the Center of International Innovation for Technology and Science (CIITS), signed a Cooperation Framework Agreement at the InnoBay · Future Industry Forum——Shenzhen-Hong Kong Exchange Session (CIITS) in the Shenzhen Park of Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation Zone yesterday (16 January).
National Taiwan University
17 Jan 2025
Intermittent fasting, especially alternate-day fasting, provides an effective alternative to continuous energy restriction for improving metabolic health.