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Ehime University
19 Jun 2024
・In situ deformation experiments on olivine were performed using a high-flux synchrotron X-ray and a “mobile” multianvil apparatus at BL05XU, SPring-8.
・Transient creep of olivine aggregates follows the Burgers creep function at upper mantle pressures and temperatures.
・Time-dependent rheology of the shallow mantle observed in the late post-seismic deformation is explained by the Burgers model.
Osaka Metropolitan University
19 Jun 2024
Study suggests mycoviral infections affect the ecology of host oomycete
Hiroshima University
19 Jun 2024
Researchers have proposed using the levels of caffeine, a common household pollutant that isn’t otherwise found in the environment, to find likely sources of leaks in wastewater systems.
Tohoku University
19 Jun 2024
Topological insulators have an interior that acts as an electrical insulator, with a surface that acts as an electrical conductor. Most of the discovered topological insulators to date have been either three or two-dimensional. But researchers have recently unveiled a one-dimensional topological insulator, with the discovery paving the way for further developments in qubits and solar cells.
Osaka Metropolitan University
18 Jun 2024
Study shows fish may use punishment to promote help from their offspring
Duke-NUS Medical School
18 Jun 2024
A study from Duke-NUS Medical School and the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine (NUS Medicine) estimates that the yearly additional costs of about S$700 per person are mainly due to emergency and subsequent hospital admissions. In total, these costs are set to rise to S$106 million annually in 2030 as the population ages.
Kavli Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe (Kavli IPMU)
18 Jun 2024
Using the Subaru Telescope and Gemini North telescope, an international team of astronomers including Kavli IPMU (WPI) has found the earliest pair of quasars, monsters shining with intense radiation powered by actively feeding super massive black holes.
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
17 Jun 2024
DGIST Professor Sang-yun Han Received Young Scientist Award at the PIERS 2024
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
17 Jun 2024
- Explaining the roles of various membrane proteins that facilitate interactions between astrocytes and neurons
- Expected to provide critical insights for related R&D in the diagnosis and treatment of brain diseases
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
17 Jun 2024
DGIST Professors Jang Jae-eun and Kwon Hyuk-jun and the research team develop ferroelectric field-effect transistors suitable for heterojunction following a low-temperature annealing process using laser
- The development of ferroelectric-based memory devices enables next-generation AI semiconductor systems
- The results are published in Advanced Science, a top international journal in the field
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
17 Jun 2024
- Research on tortoise-inspired robots by DGIST Professor Dongwon Yun’s team selected as cover paper for prestigious international journal Advanced Intelligent Systems
- Acknowledged for originality and excellence of the robot energy efficiency enhancement technology mimicking the gait and postural patterns of tortoises
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
17 Jun 2024
- Diverse experts in biomedical and future mobility from Purdue University to convene at DGIST
- Facilitate discussions on research achievements, collaborative research, and student exchanges in related fields
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
17 Jun 2024
- Students from the joint research team of Professors Jae-Seok Yoo and Jeong-Ho Hyeon won the YIA Gold Award at an international congress of medical ultrasound societies for developing an innovative data reduction technique for ultra-fast brain ultrasound imaging
- Solved the problem of large data transmission required by conventional ultrasound technology
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
17 Jun 2024
- Professor Kyung-In Jang’s team from DGIST, in collaboration with Professor Taeho Park’s team from POSTECH, has developed a stretchable electronic device based on hybrid polymers.
- The device maintains high mechanical stability even when it is severely bent or impacted, making it applicable in various industries such as displays, healthcare, and wearables.
- Research results published in ACS Nano, the prestigious nanoscience journal.
Hiroshima University
17 Jun 2024
Eye-contact has a significant impact on interpersonal evaluation, and online job interviews are no exception. In addition to the quality of a resume, the direction of the interviewee’s gaze might help (or hinder) their chances of securing the job.
Duke-NUS Medical School
17 Jun 2024
A new study from Duke-NUS Medical School has highlighted the widespread use of physical restraints among caregivers of older adults with advanced dementia living at home, revealing a need for better guidance and alternative care approaches.
The University of Osaka
17 Jun 2024
Researchers from Osaka University used theoretical calculations assessing electron orbital symmetry to synthesize new molecule designed to be both transparent and colorless while absorbing near-infrared light. This compound demonstrates the first systematic approach to producing such materials and have applications in advanced electronics. This compound also shows semiconducting properties.
Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo (UTokyo-IIS)
17 Jun 2024
Researchers from the Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo, have efficiently removed oxygen from high-oxygen-concentration titanium, which might help reduce the production cost of an otherwise versatile metal.
Hokkaido University
17 Jun 2024
A research paper titled ‘Disaster, survival and recovery: the resettlement of Tanegashima Island following the Kikai-Akahoya ‘super-eruption’, 7.3ka cal BP’ co-written by Hokkaido University GSI’s Professor Peter Jordan has been awarded the prestigious Ben Cullen Prize 2024 for making an “outstanding contribution” to World Archaeology.
Mahidol University
14 Jun 2024
Researchers created a strong, plastic-free, eco-friendly leather alternative from pineapple leaf fiber and natural rubber, outperforming other plant-based leathers and even mushroom leather in strength and sustainability.
Asia Research News
14 Jun 2024
Asia Research News monitors the latest research news in Asia. Some highlights that caught our attention this week are how drug-resistant bacteria survive in space, omnipresent microplastics, and a glowing treatment for brain tumors.
Tohoku University
14 Jun 2024
Researchers from Tohoku University and Kyoto University have succeeded in developing a DNA–based molecular controller. Crucially, this controller enables the autonomous assembly and disassembly of molecular robots, as opposed to manually directing it.
Osaka Metropolitan University
14 Jun 2024
Theoretical simulations and synchrotron experiments reveal the hidden fingerprint of new magnets
Tohoku University
13 Jun 2024
In the same way that the number of rings in a tree can tell us its age, the characteristics of rocks such as breccia can tell us about the history of a region. The breccia around Ichinokawa Mine (located in Ehime prefecture) are of particular interest, as the mine is located south of the Median Tectonic Line. Researchers at Tohoku University uncovered how breccia can provide valuable evidence to estimate the energy of past earthquakes in the area.
The University of Osaka
12 Jun 2024
Researchers from Osaka University found that germ cells, which develop into eggs and sperm, drive sex-dependent differences in lifespan in vertebrates. Female and male germ cells increase and reduce lifespan, respectively. These effects are controlled via estrogen and growth factor hormones in females and vitamin D in males. Vitamin D supplementation extends lifespan in both males and females.
Hokkaido University
12 Jun 2024
The NSF Center for Molecularly Optimized Networks team, of which Professor Jian Ping Gong of the Faculty of Advanced Life Science and the Institute for Chemical Reaction Design and Discovery (WPI-ICReDD) at Hokkaido University is a member, has won a Horizon Prize from the Royal Society of Chemistry.
Singapore University of Technology and Design
12 Jun 2024
Silicone-based elastomeric 3D microchannel networks were created using direct ink writing 3D printing with simultaneous incorporation of electronic components into the microchannel. By injecting liquid metal into the coil-shaped multilayered microchannel, flexible and stretchable microfluidic antenna coils with a high Q factor were developed.
Hokkaido University
11 Jun 2024
The selective bond-breaking powers of enzymes bring new versatility for building nanoparticles with a wide range of technical and medical potential.
Osaka Metropolitan University
11 Jun 2024
Conversion to health care facilities shows correlation to population change
The University of Osaka
10 Jun 2024
In interpersonal relationships, people sometimes perceive that the other person understands them. When people feel this way, they are more willing to engage with the other person, but the reasons for this were not well understood. This study reveals that the psychological process for this feeling largely depends on a reduction in prejudice towards the other person. The results of this study may help us understand the psychological process behind reducing discrimination.