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National Taiwan University
04 Aug 2025
Researchers from the Department of Chemistry, National Taiwan University, develop a new synthesis route for ultrathin photoanodes, which enables a 100 nm tantalum nitride layer to outperform much thicker films fabricated through conventional oxide precursors.
Osaka Metropolitan University
01 Aug 2025
Bacteria in the digestive system may work to maintain balance directly and indirectly
Tohoku University
01 Aug 2025
Researchers at Tohoku University unveil a cool new technique that can visualize both the structure and elemental distribution of nanomaterials in frozen solvents.
YOKOHAMA National University
31 Jul 2025
A novel technique has been developed using cellulose nanofibers, a blue-fluorescing amino acid and a covalent bond to yield an easily viewable, non-disruptive and dye-free alternative to conventional fluorescent tagging.
Kanazawa University
31 Jul 2025
A collaborative research team from Kanazawa University, the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, and the University of Strathclyde has developed a novel method for forming high-performance high-entropy alloy (HEA) films on various surfaces—without the need for costly alloy targets.
Lingnan University
31 Jul 2025
Curate the Curious, an annual exhibition curated by 36 students of the Master of Arts in Curating and Art History (MACAH) at Lingnan University, will be held from 1-10 August. Introducing a new-generation curatorial perspective, the exhibition presents the hidden stories behind more than 50 paintings, sculptures, videos, and new media art by over 30 well-known artists from Mainland China and Hong Kong.
Lingnan University
30 Jul 2025
In Hong Kong’s fast-paced lifestyle, many people need to multitask in order to get things done, and whether this ability is innate or can be developed through training has long been a subject of academic debate.
Horizon Journals
30 Jul 2025
The Horizon Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences Research (JHSSR) proudly announces the release of its Special ASAIHL Edition – Volume 7(S), August 2025, themed “University’s Role in Advancing Climate Crisis Reduction.” This commemorative edition captures the pioneering spirit of Southeast Asian academia in addressing one of the 21st century’s most urgent global challenges—climate change.
Curated from the prestigious 2024 ASAIHL Conference, hosted by Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, I
Osaka Metropolitan University
30 Jul 2025
How mHealth app incentives drive health and transit in Japan’s Senboku New Town
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
30 Jul 2025
- DGIST research team led by Yoonhee Lee and Gyogwon Koo enhances lung cancer diagnostic accuracy by combining exosome physical properties with AI.
- The research also proposes the potential for rapid and precise liquid biopsy-based lung cancer diagnosis without fluorescent labeling.
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
30 Jul 2025
- Hosted DGIST Future Insight Forum on Jul 23 (Wed) at EL Tower in Seoul, Korea
- Expected to deliver innovative achievements in three future strategic areas: physical AI, human digital twins, and quantum sensing
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
30 Jul 2025
- Cooperation on education to raise awareness about integrity among undergraduate and graduate students and improve integrity among faculty and staff members
The University of Osaka
30 Jul 2025
A group of researchers led by The University of Osaka have identified a novel genetic mutation in Streptococcus pyogenes, a common bacterium which causes strep throat, significantly associated with severe invasive infections. A single mutation in the bacterial ferric ion transporter enhances bacterial growth in human blood. This mutation, unique to Japanese isolates, indicates a novel pathogenic mechanism.
The University of Osaka
29 Jul 2025
Researchers from The University of Osaka have used a miniature heater positioned over a nano-sized opening to gently unzip DNA’s double helix into a single strand for quick, efficient analysis. The device enables detection of longer DNA strands than before while using less power and improving accuracy. The technology could be used in handheld medical devices, helping doctors to diagnose disease and tailor treatments based on patients’ genes.
National Taiwan University
29 Jul 2025
Using AI to decode system diagrams and simulate nine policy scenarios for better material reuse and resource efficiency.
National Taiwan University
28 Jul 2025
A research team from National Taiwan University, Academia Sinica, and National Taiwan University Hospital has uncovered a critical connection between a unique RNA molecule and human aging, including early-stage Alzheimer’s disease.
Tohoku University
25 Jul 2025
Researchers are one step closer to finding a common target for treating ALS - a fatal neurodegenerative disease that causes progressive muscle weakness.
Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo (UTokyo-IIS)
24 Jul 2025
For the first time, researchers at Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo, quickly and efficiently measure the seafloor down to the centimeter-level using an unmanned aerial vehicle
The University of Osaka
24 Jul 2025
Researchers at The University of Osaka developed a deep learning model for rapid building damage assessment after floods using satellite imagery. This research establishes the first systematic benchmark for this task and introduces a novel semi-supervised learning method achieving 74% of fully supervised performance with just 10% of the labeled data.
Duke-NUS Medical School
24 Jul 2025
Singapore-led study shows specialised support cells in the gut form direct, neuron-like connections to deliver precise instructions to stem cells; Overturns long-held beliefs about how gut cells communicate; Opens new paths for treating colon cancer and IBD
The University of Osaka
23 Jul 2025
A joint international research team has, for the first time, unveiled the crucial link between the structure of the solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) and the efficiency of lithium-mediated nitrogen reduction to ammonia, a promising eco-friendly approach to fertilizer production.
The University of Osaka
23 Jul 2025
Researchers at The University of Osaka have developed a new program, “postw90-spin,” that enables high-precision calculations of a novel performance indicator for the spin Hall effect, a phenomenon crucial for developing energy-efficient and high-speed next-generation magnetic memory devices. This breakthrough addresses a long-standing challenge in spintronics research by providing a definitive measure of the spin Hall effect, overcoming ambiguities associated with traditional metrics.
Impart
23 Jul 2025
An early 19th-century miniature painting depicts a late-night tryst between two lovers, under the storm clouds of twilight skies. Created in western India’s Mewar court atelier, by the master painter Chokha, this image reveals layers of meaning.
Tohoku University
22 Jul 2025
Tohoku University researchers discovered some new principles that aid the electrochemical conversion of nitrate waste, an unwanted byproduct of modern day ammonia production. Their discovery will advance cleaner, more sustainable forms of ammonia production.
Lingnan University
22 Jul 2025
To promote equality in education and allow aspiring creators to learn about film production without physical equipment, a team from the Department of Digital Arts and Creative Industries at Lingnan University has spent two years developing CineSim, the world’s first cinematography simulation education software. CineSim enables hands-on filmmaking skills to be learnt easily using computer simulation and eliminating the need for professional studios and camera equipment.
Hiroshima University
21 Jul 2025
As Japanese society increasingly gets global, a new study finds that its education system has not kept pace. Students with foreign roots face cultural and linguistic hurdles in schools that still operate on assumptions of homogeneity. Findings suggest a lack of teacher training on multiculturalism is contributing to isolation and missed learning opportunities for these students.
Asia Research News
21 Jul 2025
Echoes of grief, Unexpected mineral, Insulin on edge, Fingerprinting bacteria, Beefing up taste & Power of glass. Read all in the latest Editor's Choice
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
21 Jul 2025
- Developed electrodynamic screen technology based on a three-phase triboelectric nanogenerator to remove dust in the desired direction
- Published the findings in Nano Energy, one of the world’s most authoritative journals in energy
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
21 Jul 2025
- S-Innovations innovates manufacturing sites with cyber-physical AI
- BROZ continues to demonstrate performance with spatial AI technology
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
21 Jul 2025
- A joint research team led by Kyoungsoo Park at DGIST, Sungkeun Kim at Seoul National University, and Graham Hutchings at Cardiff University, the UK, has developed a selective catalyst technology to convert carbon dioxide into an industrial raw material by controlling the interaction between rhodium and the carrier
- The study findings were published in ACS Catalysis, one of the most renowned journals worldwide