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Hokkaido University
31 Mar 2026
Loss of habitat along their migratory routes may be driving the recent decline in Japanese chum salmon populations
Hokkaido University
31 Mar 2026
Opening new possibilities for fluorescence-based imaging in extreme environments, from bioimaging to advanced materials
Hiroshima University
31 Mar 2026
Researchers at Hiroshima University have developed a new tool to quickly and accurately map fungal gene functions, even for species that have never been studied before.
Hiroshima University
30 Mar 2026
Concrete harbors distinct microbial zones whose signatures survive the heat of routine core sampling, a discovery researchers say could one day put structural health diagnostics within reach of general maintenance staff and even residents.
Hokkaido University
30 Mar 2026
A new global review shows countries taking very different approaches to regulating polygenic embryo testing
Tohoku University
30 Mar 2026
When donning an augmented or mixed reality headset, typing via air gestures can be tiring. To remedy this, researchers at Tohoku University developed an approach that turns everyday surfaces into keyboards.
Ehime University
30 Mar 2026
Assessing the Impact of Chemical Contaminants on Finless Porpoises Using In Vitro Data and Mass Distribution Modeling
City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK)
30 Mar 2026
Scientists at CityUHK achieved a breakthrough in recent months with the discovery a novel compound, named MF-8. The compound and its associated pharmaceuticals demonstrate significant potential to provide safer, more effective treatments for psychiatric and neurological disorders, such as memory impairment, depression and anxiety, while effectively mitigating the side effects associated with existing medications.
The University of Osaka
30 Mar 2026
Fujitsu Limited and the Center for Quantum Information and Quantum Biology at The University of Osaka today announced the development of a new technology designed to accelerate the industrial application of quantum computers in the era of early fault-tolerant quantum computing (early-FTQC). By combining ver.
National Taiwan University
30 Mar 2026
A research team from Taiwan has developed a novel hybrid air-conditioning system integrating shallow geothermal energy and a desiccant wheel. Field tests confirm it significantly reduces energy consumption by up to 34.3% in hot and humid climates, offering a promising solution for net-zero buildings.
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
30 Mar 2026
- Professor JaeDong Lee’s team discovers the cause of “ultrafast electronic decoherence” in open quantum environments
- Provides a decisive breakthrough, bridging ideal quantum theory and real-world quantum technologies
- Published in the leading interdisciplinary science journal Advanced Science
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
30 Mar 2026
- Professor Jiwoong Yang’s team has developed a quantum-dot-based “circularly polarized light” sensor covering ultraviolet to infrared spectrum.
- Breakthrough design introduces chiral structures into charge transport pathways, overcoming material and wavelength limitations of conventional optical sensors.
- Published in Advanced Materials, a top-tier international journal in the field of materials science.
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
30 Mar 2026
- DGIST Professor Kim Jinsoo’s team has developed dry-electrode technology for batteries using paraffin material
- Achieving a primer-free, solvent-free process… Stable charge-discharge performance for over 1,000 cycles
- 95% reduction in costs compared to conventional fluorine-based binders, with a global warming potential of 0.05%
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
30 Mar 2026
- Applications for the DGIST Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (D-SURF) surged compared to the previous year, demonstrating the university’s growing global research competitiveness
- Hosted WEEF & GEDC 2025, featuring lectures by Nobel laureates and marking the success of its proactive global initiatives
- Set to host the Asian Engineering Deans’ Summit (AEDS 2026) in May, positioning DGIST as a leader in education and research across Asia
National Taiwan University
30 Mar 2026
Published in Nature Ecology and Evolution, a novel study led by National Taiwan University connects plant and insect physiology, chemical ecology, molecular function, and evolutionary analysis to offer a new perspective on plant–insect coevolution.
Lingnan University
27 Mar 2026
Asian turtles face a severe conservation crisis caused by illegal poaching and the wildlife trade. Supported by Ocean Park and the Ocean Park Conservation Foundation Hong Kong, Lingnan University is hosting the inaugural International Conference on Integrated Conservation of Asian Turtles (ICAT) from today, 27 March, through 30 March 2026.
Sungkyunkwan University
27 Mar 2026
Production of aromatics and cyclohexane-based compounds through an electrochemical process without external hydrogen
Hiroshima University
26 Mar 2026
Hiroshima University researchers develop a new experimental method to demonstrate that interference physically delocalizes each photon.
Springer Nature
26 Mar 2026
According to a 20-year study in mice published in Nature Communications, repeated cloning cannot be sustained indefinitely in mammals.
The University of Osaka
26 Mar 2026
Researchers from The University of Osaka have proposed a compact LED design that directly emits circularly polarized light using a nanoscale GaN metasurface integrated onto the device. This design removes the need for bulky optical components traditionally used to create polarized light and could help enable smaller optical systems for applications such as 3D displays, augmented reality, and photonic technologies.
Sungkyunkwan University
26 Mar 2026
- Extraction of key behavioral elements from videos
- Robustness against variations in action speed and duration
- Selected for Oral Presentation (acceptance rate: 0.74%) at CVPR, the top computer vision conference
The University of Osaka
25 Mar 2026
Researchers at The University of Osaka have developed a polymer material that combines high mechanical durability with controllable enzymatic degradation. The material contains movable cross-links formed by cyclodextrin rings that slide along polymer chains. By using light to control the position of these rings, enzymatic degradation can be switched on or off and even spatially patterned.
Lingnan University
25 Mar 2026
Lingnan University has achieved outstanding results in the international higher education organisation Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings by Subject 2026. Nine broad and individual subjects were designated, and more than half moved up.
Lingnan University
25 Mar 2026
The Lingnan University Institute for Advanced Study (LUIAS) held a conferment ceremony today, 25 March, to officially appoint Prof Eugene Tyrtyshnikov, distinguished mathematician, Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences, and Professor and Chairman at Lomonosov Moscow State University, as a Lingnan Fellow, recognising his outstanding academic achievements in computational mathematics and numerical analysis, as well as the significant societal impact of his work.
Sungkyunkwan University
25 Mar 2026
A study by Professor Tae-Youn Park of the SKKU Business School, examining the implications of pay transparency policies for the labor market, has been published online in the Harvard Business Review (HBR).
National Taiwan University
25 Mar 2026
National Taiwan University researchers have engineered a dual-targeting nanocarrier that safely sneaks potent chemotherapy past the blood-brain barrier. By homing in on a specific protein (FAP) expressed by both the glioblastoma cells and their protective “helper” cells, this approach directly shrinks the deadly tumor while reprogramming the immune system to join the fight.
The University of Osaka
25 Mar 2026
Researchers from The University of Osaka found that leukemia caused by NUTM1 rearrangements is distinguished from other forms of B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL) by a unique pattern of gene activity and gene regulation. Unlike the common form of B-ALL caused by KMT2A rearrangement, which is resistant to treatment, leukemic cells with NUTM1 rearrangements are highly sensitivity to chemotherapy.
Ateneo de Manila University
25 Mar 2026
Graffiti are works of literature in themselves, born from from unequal access to space and speech.
National Taiwan University
25 Mar 2026
This study introduces a co-assembly strategy using two newly designed donor–acceptor self-assembled materials, LYS-H and fluorinated LYS-F, to overcome aggregation, wettability, interfacial contact, and crystallinity limitations of Me-4PACz in inverted perovskite solar cells.
Osaka Metropolitan University
24 Mar 2026
A single-celled predator maintains stolen chloroplasts with its own proteins, linking the host cell and stolen organelles at the molecular level. This process, now supported by biochemical evidence, may offer clues to early steps in the evolution of plant cells.