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National Taiwan University
21 Aug 2026
Researchers from National Taiwan University (NTU) and National Taiwan University Hospital (NTUH) have developed an injectable antioxidant hydrogel that protects retinal neurons and promotes visual recovery following acute optic nerve injury.
Tohoku University
21 Aug 2026
Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) accounts for roughly 15–20% of all breast cancer cases and is difficult to treat. Patients are often left with chemotherapy as their only treatment option. This is because TNBC tumors contain a large number of T cells that suppress the immune system. Yet researchers from Tohoku University have come up with a three-pronged approach to overcome this problem.
National Taiwan University
21 Aug 2026
Researchers from National Taiwan University and Taipei Veterans General Hospital developed an AI system that automatically measures spinal curvature from X-rays. The system remained accurate when tested on images from a different institution, showing potential for more consistent scoliosis assessment across hospitals.
Ehime University
21 Aug 2026
Linked studies reveal fish-based contamination in pet foods and paired serum-food evidence for feline exposure
The University of Osaka
21 Aug 2026
Researchers from the University of Osaka and Diponegoro University developed an AI-powered navigation system for cyborg cockroaches. Using onboard sensors and a multilayer perceptron, the system recognizes flat ground, climbs, descents, and holes in real time, then adapts electrical stimulation accordingly.
Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
20 Aug 2026
New behavioural economics research on gender and competition, using bidding experiments, finds no overall gender gap in competitiveness; where a gap does appear, it is women who push hardest for the highest positions.
Osaka Metropolitan University
20 Aug 2026
Original coconut-blend fuel performed similarly to jet fuel with reduced hydrocarbon emissions
National Taiwan University
20 Aug 2026
Scientists have identified submillimeter gray matter nuclei in the human brain involved in the distinct stages of processing information when making rapid, high-stakes decisions. These findings provide critical insights for precise targeting of the neural substrates that govern human choice behavior.
The University of Osaka
20 Aug 2026
Researchers from the University of Osaka have developed a new class of chiral semiconducting polymers that can generate highly spin-polarized electrical currents. The team’s unique molecular design allows the polymers to self-assemble into helical structures that efficiently filter electron spins, offering a promising platform for future spintronic devices and clean-energy technologies.
The University of Osaka
19 Aug 2026
Researchers at the University of Osaka discovered that people who reach extreme old age have an unusual immune system. Around the age of 100, they develop large numbers of rare immune cells that resemble those seen in people fighting cancer, allowing them to remain highly active in their supercentenarian years. The findings suggest that the immune system can adapt with age and may help protect some people from disease to support exceptional longevity.
Hiroshima University
19 Aug 2026
In a global first, Hiroshima University researchers demonstrate that food processing liquid waste can be used and reused to produce two omega-3 fatty acids by the cultivation of Aurantiochytrium sp., a marine microorganism.
Ateneo de Manila University
19 Aug 2026
The event connected Ateneans with one-stop support for research, publishing, creative work, innovation, IP, ethics, and communication.
Hiroshima University
19 Aug 2026
Feeding bacteria a cheap agricultural by-product enables the production of high-value biomaterials with promising biomedical and industrial applications.
The University of Osaka
19 Aug 2026
Researchers at the University of Osaka, Shimane University, and Kyoto Sangyo University have now theoretically identified an unusual pattern of vibrations that emerges just before a crystal made of regularly arranged grains yields. Many vibrational modes soften simultaneously along particular directions, while long-wavelength waves travel more slowly than shorter ones. The findings reveal a possible physical precursor to failure in highly ordered particulate materials.
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
19 Aug 2026
- Degrees awarded to a total of 179 graduates: 46 doctoral, 74 master’s, and 59 bachelor’s degrees
- Graduate stories, including that of Seo Young Yang, who published in a world-renowned journal with an IF of 81.2, and Eunho Chung, a “next-generation engineer,” draw attention
- PyungHwa Group Chairperson Jong Seok Kim awarded an honorary doctorate in engineering
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
19 Aug 2026
- Joint research under the Ministry of Science and ICT’s “Agentic AI” project in collaboration with Medical Park Co., Ltd. and Yonsei University’s University Industry Foundation
- Professors Jaesok Yu and Kyungseo Park’s research team to establish “five core AI agents” with patient safety as top priority, demonstrating the research capabilities of DGIST’s “College of AI,” scheduled to launch in 2027
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
19 Aug 2026
- Collaborative interdisciplinary research with Professor Taeyoung Lee’s team at Kyungpook National University Hospital, with research paper published in one of the world’s leading journals in psychiatry
- Elucidating the mechanisms of schizophrenia through the convergence of neuroscience and clinical medicine, “laying the groundwork for the development of new therapeutic technologies”
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
19 Aug 2026
- A joint research team led by Professor Ji Won Um and researchers from Stanford University develops LATeNT, a novel optical control platform.
- A single light stimulus enables sustained inhibition followed by complete recovery within 24 hours—a next-generation optical control switch that overcomes existing limitations
- Successfully identifies the causes of brain disorders and controls insulin secretion, with the findings published in the world-renowned journal Nature Methods
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
19 Aug 2026
- Collaborating with Japan’s National Institute for Physiological Sciences, the Korea Brain Research Institute, the Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, and other institutions, conducting 10-year joint research on ion channels
- Leading the development of foundational technologies for treating intractable neurological disorders through the convergence of AI and structural biology
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
19 Aug 2026
- Demonstrates target detection performance approaching 100%, with errors of less than 1 m even during high-speed driving and under adverse conditions
- Expected applications across various mobility fields, including autonomous vehicles, connected cars, and drones
- Published in the internationally renowned journal IEEE Wireless Communications Letters
Newcastle University in Singapore
18 Aug 2026
A new auxetic composite sandwich improved vibration damping by up to eightfold while avoiding the added thickness and external limiters often used in passive isolation systems.
Lingnan University
18 Aug 2026
Prof S. Joe Qin, President and Wai Kee Kau Chair Professor of Data Science of Lingnan University, and Lingnan Fellow of the Lingnan University Institute for Advanced Study (LUIAS) and internationally renowned chemical engineering scholar Prof Ignacio E. Grossmann attended the 22nd IEEE International Conference on Automation Science and Engineering (IEEE CASE 2026) in Shenyang, Liaoning Province.
Ateneo de Manila University
18 Aug 2026
The University is helping shape a national innovation blueprint to turn university research into technologies, products, industries, and community solutions.
Tohoku University
18 Aug 2026
It’s a fish-eat-fish world out there. A new model by researchers at Tohoku University’s WPI-AIMEC and JAMSTEC may help us better understand these complex ocean relationships. Don’t forget: this food chain involves us too!
Tohoku University
18 Aug 2026
A recent study has tracked survivors of the Great East Japan Earthquake over a 15-year period, discovering that continuous monitoring of mental-health care is critical for early intervention.
The University of Osaka
18 Aug 2026
A team led by researchers from the University of Osaka has used acoustic tweezers to analyze the mechanical properties of biopolymer droplets without needing to physically touch the material. Using this method, the team investigated the stiffness of condensates of a model biopolymer. This technique will further the knowledge of biopolymer droplets and their roles in cellular biology, and may lead to the discovery of novel methods of treating diseases caused by the dysfunction of these droplets.
Duke-NUS Medical School
18 Aug 2026
Kidney disease can remain hidden until it becomes life-threatening: up to half of cases may go undiagnosed, despite simple blood and urine tests that can detect it early. This stark message is laid out in a landmark series of research papers by a team of global experts, including scientists from Duke-NUS.
Hiroshima University
17 Aug 2026
Finding new species in unassuming settings brings light to further exploration and conservation efforts to preserve the unique diversity in groundwater environments
Tohoku University
17 Aug 2026
Researchers from Tohoku University and the University of Tokyo developed groundbreaking technology, earning a place among the Milestone 2 Awardee teams recognized in the XPRIZE Healthspan Competition.
Lingnan University
17 Aug 2026
Lingnan University’s research teams have achieved exceptional success at the Silicon Valley International Invention Festival 2026, with all 14 of their projects winning eight gold and six silver medals. One of the projects, the “GaitGPT: Evidence-Grounded AI for Bidirectional Clinical Gait Translation”, developed by a team led by Prof S.