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Osaka Metropolitan University
11 Apr 2025
An Osaka Metropolitan University-led team report on the development of a highly selective isolation medium CT-PS-XR-MacConkey agar for efficient isolation of E. albertii.
bales of plastic for recycling
Springer Nature
11 Apr 2025
A new study has found that only 9.5% of plastic materials produced globally in 2022 were manufactured from recycled materials. The findings, reported in Communications Earth & Environment, are part of a comprehensive analysis of the global plastics sector.
National Taiwan University
10 Apr 2025
Scientists visualize CO2 turning into carbon monoxide inside live cells using SERS and nanocatalysts.
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
09 Apr 2025
- DGIST Professor Kyung-joon Park’s research team proposes a new concept, Cyber-Physical AI (CPAI), to effectively integrate AI and Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS). - Expected to be applicable in various industries such as autonomous driving, smart factories, and medical robotics.
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
09 Apr 2025
- Successfully captured real-time atomic-scale degradation of perovskite materials caused by water. - Identified degradation mechanisms based on differences in degradation rates across crystal facets, and proposed strategies to enhance perovskite stability. - Research findings published in Matter, a prestigious journal in the field of materials science.
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
09 Apr 2025
- Professor Chang-Hee Cho’s team at DGIST has successfully demonstrated, for the first time in the world, the control of polaritons using ferroelectricity induced by crystallographic phase transition - The study offers key insights into next-generation quantum light sources and proposes a new direction for the realization of practical quantum devices
Different views of the FLUID (Flowing Liquid Utilizing Interactive Device) open-source robotic system: (a) front view; (b) rear view; (c) rear view with the wiring of the control circuit exposed; and (d) side view. (Mikael N. Kuwahara, et al. ACS Applied Engineering Materials. April 9, 2025)
Hokkaido University
09 Apr 2025
FLUID, an open-source, 3D-printed robot, offers an affordable and customizable solution for automated material synthesis, making advanced research accessible to more scientists.
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
09 Apr 2025
- The Graduate School of Technology Management set to launch in the first half of 2026 - Fostering technology management talent through distinctive integrated education in engineering and management - Driving regional industrial growth through global industry–academia collaboration aligned with the region’s five key future industries
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
09 Apr 2025
- Professor Yu Jong-sung’s team at DGIST, in collaboration with Pusan National University, develops a technology to enhance the stability of ultra-thin lithium metal anodes
Tohoku University
08 Apr 2025
From harmful to helpful; researchers at Tohoku University and Hokkaido University have developed a record-breaking method to efficiently convert carbon dioxide into a fuel source.
Lingnan University’s Teaching and Learning Centre organises its annual Inno-GBA Seminar: Revolutionising Education with Generative Technologies, and welcomes well-known AI scholars from the GBA as guest speakers on a range of practices and case studies on GAI tools in education.
Lingnan University
08 Apr 2025
The rise of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI), which includes technologies such as ChatGPT and DeepSeek, has sparked significant global discussion. To gain an in-depth understanding of the potential application of GAI technologies in education, Lingnan University’s Teaching and Learning Centre (TLC) organised its annual Inno-GBA Seminar: Revolutionising Education with Generative Technologies on campus today, 8 April.
National Taiwan University
08 Apr 2025
The rising trend of high-risk colorectal neoplasia rates in people under 50 in Taiwan is prompting a policy of early colorectal cancer screening.
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Hokkaido University
07 Apr 2025
Large-scale multidisciplinary ecological survey reveals long-term changes in the eastern Indian sector of the Southern Ocean
Osaka Metropolitan University
07 Apr 2025
Examining group effects on motivation in English as second language classes
The University of Osaka
07 Apr 2025
A researcher from The University of Osaka resolves a long-standing paradox regarding the theoretical description of glassy materials
Duke-NUS Medical School
04 Apr 2025
SS 705 provides a first-of-its-kind Singapore-developed assessment to test the effectiveness of antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral potency, as well as durability of surface disinfectants and coatings.
Asian small-clawed otter (Aonyx cinereus)
Osaka Metropolitan University
04 Apr 2025
An Osaka Metropolitan University-led research team investigated the case of a male Asian small-clawed otter that fell down the stairs while sleeping, after which it developed left-sided paralysis
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
04 Apr 2025
Next-generation battery research by DGIST professor In Su-il’s team selected for official press releases at the American Chemical Society (ACS) Spring Meeting
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
04 Apr 2025
- Engineering background with a major in mechanical engineering… Leading DGIST’s next leap
Fluid simulation comparison
Osaka Metropolitan University
03 Apr 2025
New machine learning model cuts fluid simulation time from 45 minutes to 3
Six species of Vibrio being tested for hydrogen production. The species belong to the Gazogenes (red) and Portersiae clades (yellow). (Photo: K. Sato)
Hokkaido University
03 Apr 2025
A genomic study of hydrogen-producing bacteria has revealed entirely new gene clusters capable of producing large volumes of hydrogen.
Ehime University
03 Apr 2025
The presence of T cells with low-levels of Bach2 contributes to the worsening and/or prolongation of allergic dermatitis symptoms
Singapore University of Technology and Design
02 Apr 2025
A research team led by the Singapore University of Technology and Design, in collaboration with the Agency for Science, Technology and Research, National University of Singapore, University of Southern Denmark, and University of Birmingham, demonstrates a novel way to control the colour of quantum light at room temperature, unlocking new applications in quantum communication and photonics.
The University of Osaka
01 Apr 2025
Researchers from The University of Osaka identify a molecule that can support specific therapeutic targeting of AML with chimeric antigen receptor therapy
Hiroshima University
01 Apr 2025
A well-timed “furrowed face”—a subtle expression we instinctively recognize as “thinking”—can make androids appear less creepy and more relatable to humans.
Lingnan University’s Silver Tech Symposium attracts over a hundred professionals.
Lingnan University
01 Apr 2025
Lingnan University’s Jockey Club Gerontechnology and Smart Ageing in Place Project held the "Silver Tech Symposium" at Lingnan@WestKowloon in the M+ Tower of the West Kowloon Cultural District today, 1 April. Co-organised by the Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP), it established a platform for exchanging ideas, exploring opportunities arising from the silver market, and discussing how to enhance the quality of life of the elderly.
National Taiwan University
01 Apr 2025
Understanding this molecular arms race between viruses and plant defenses is essential for developing innovative disease-resistance strategies in agriculture.
Figure 1: Ocean heat transport pathways to Totten Glacier revealed so far by this research group. Background color is the mean dynamic ocean topography for the period 2011-2022. A deep ocean basin is extending north of the 1000 m depth contour line. In-situ observations have confirmed the existence of stationary oceanic eddy trains (eddies ① to ④) in the basin area and the existence of clockwise circulation on the continental shelf. (Kohei Mizobata)
Hokkaido University
01 Apr 2025
Enhanced westerly winds associated with global warming will strengthen the clockwise circulations and heat transport to the ice sheet in the East Antarctic coastal area.
From left: Prof Raymond Chan Hon-fu, Vice-President (Academics) cum Provost at Lingnan University; Prof Chen Yinchi, Chief Librarian of Fudan University Library; Dr Louisa Lam, Chief Information Officer and University Librarian of Lingnan University; Prof Chen Zhimin, Vice President of Fudan University; and Mr Shen Guolin, Director of the Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan Affairs Office of Fudan University.
Lingnan University
31 Mar 2025
Lingnan University Library has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Fudan University Library at the Handan Campus, Fudan University. This MoU marks the first collaborative agreement between Lingnan and Fudan University, with the aim of fostering a closer partnership, harnessing complementary strengths, and facilitating in-depth exchanges across a wide array of academic and professional domains.
National Taiwan University
31 Mar 2025
The study conducted by Prof. Thai-Yen Ling at National Taiwan University underscores the potential of small extracellular vesicle (sEV) therapy and enhances the precision of acute liver failure treatment through the application of click chemistry.