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A small bottle of golden flavour compound surrounded by pineapple, citrus fruits, herbs and flowers against a bright blue sky.
Newcastle University in Singapore
15 Jul 2026
A recyclable enzyme catalyst could support cleaner production of flavour esters for food, drink and cosmetics.
A bowl of golden cooking oil surrounded by baked goods, creamy spreads, salad, tomatoes, herbs, lemon and avocado, representing functional oils used in food products.
Newcastle University in Singapore
15 Jul 2026
A new review charts the future of diacylglycerols for cleaner oil processing, functional foods and medical nutrition.
Sungkyunkwan University
15 Jul 2026
- Solves 'Interference Phenomenon,' a Long-standing Obstacle in AI Model Merging
Kanazawa University
15 Jul 2026
Researchers at Kanazawa University report the blood-based gene expression tests may enable early pancreatic cancer screening and improve long-term survival.
National Taiwan University
14 Jul 2026
Layered carbide-carbon hybrids offer scalable, high-rate SLFB electrode platforms for improved wettability and enhanced electrolyte-electrode interaction and redox kinetics.
Sungkyunkwan University
14 Jul 2026
Detects minute signals in a small blood sample, paving the way for early diagnosis of the disease that causes the liver to harden
Singapore University of Technology and Design
14 Jul 2026
Researchers at SUTD show that AI can reliably identify behavioural cues in parent–child interactions, but interpreting what they mean remains a task for human experts.
National Taiwan University
14 Jul 2026
Researchers developed a highly filled liquid epoxy for chip packaging that remains easy to process despite its exceptionally high silica content. By optimizing particle packing, surface treatment, and rubber nanoparticle reinforcement, the material minimizes wafer warpage while maintaining excellent toughness and reliability during packaging.
Singapore University of Technology and Design
14 Jul 2026
SUTD researchers built an AI agent that individuals could train to voice their own end-of-life wishes, and asked what role such a system should responsibly play in rapidly ageing societies.
Prof Song Yongduan, Dean of the School of Data Science and Henry Y. W. Fong Chair Professor of Industrial Data Science at Lingnan University (left), receives his member plaque as an International Member of the Chinese Academy of Engineering in Beijing.
Lingnan University
13 Jul 2026
Prof Song Yongduan, Dean of the School of Data Science and Henry Y. W. Fong Chair Professor of Industrial Data Science at Lingnan University, attended the induction ceremony for International Members of the Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE) in Beijing on 9 July, where he officially received his member plaque. The professor is one of five scientists with Hong Kong affiliations among the recently elected International Members of the CAE.
Impart
13 Jul 2026
Used across the Indian subcontinent from the sixteenth century onward, the zafar takiya is distinguished by its characteristic crutch-shaped hilt, designed to serve as a hand- or arm-rest while seated or standing. Taking varied forms such as swords, daggers, and staffs, it reflects courtly customs, skilled craftsmanship, and the ascetic practices of Sufi dervishes.
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
13 Jul 2026
- Prof. Hyuk-Jun Kwon’s research team presents a roadmap for an intelligent artificial olfactory system that combines the novel material metal-organic frameworks with AI - Overcomes existing limitations by mimicking the principles of the human olfactory system, poised to drive innovation across future industries such as disease diagnosis and environmental monitoring - Published in Progress in Materials Science, one of the world’s leading journals in materials science (top 0.7% in JCR)
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
13 Jul 2026
- Development Foundation Chair Choong Kon Lee throws the ceremonial first pitch, while Student Council President Chowoo Seo delivers the ceremonial first hit, underscoring the spirit of shared growth between the university and its foundation
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
13 Jul 2026
- Prof. Young-Sik Kim's research team develops BREW, a block-based verification technique that independently verifies segmented text blocks - Detects AI-generated text even after word substitutions and paraphrasing, reducing the false positive rate for human-written text to 2% - A core AI forensic technology for preventing fake news, accepted to the prestigious International Conference on Machine Learning (ICML)
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
13 Jul 2026
- DGIST secured one Science Research Center (SRC) project and three Basic Research Laboratory (BRL) projects, taking the lead in addressing national challenges in science and technology - DGIST reaffirms its world-class convergence research capabilities spanning AI, robotics, and advanced biotechnology
A clear plastic water bottle fitted with a white portable filter stands in the foreground beside a second filter cartridge, with a rural well and water collection scene in the background.
Newcastle University in Singapore
11 Jul 2026
A patented portable filter offers a practical route to cleaner drinking water during droughts, floods and contamination events.
A worker collects white natural rubber latex from a tapped rubber tree in a plantation, with rows of rubber trees in the background.
Newcastle University in Singapore
10 Jul 2026
Research comparing Dunlop and Talalay processing offers practical guidance for better natural latex foam products.
A grey, powdery fly ash mound in the foreground, with a coal-fired power plant and ash handling facility in the background.
Newcastle University in Singapore
10 Jul 2026
Fly ash waste could partly replace zinc oxide in tyre tread rubber, reducing zinc release while maintaining key performance.
Ateneo de Manila University
10 Jul 2026
Atenean chemist and Wiley editor David Peralta champions science communication to help research reach people and make a real-world impact.
Tohoku University
10 Jul 2026
Catalysts are everywhere—from fertilizer production to clean energy—but making them more active without sacrificing stability has remained a major challenge. Researchers have now engineered a gold-platinum nanocluster catalyst that can be activated at lower temperatures while maintaining its precise atomic structure, boosting low-temperature carbon monoxide oxidation performance. Yet a clever ligand design could pave the way for more efficient and durable catalysts.
Sungkyunkwan University
10 Jul 2026
Complete tumor remission and suppression of recurrence/metastasis demonstrated in animal models of triple-negative breast cancer and colorectal cancer
Prof Leng Mingming, Dean of the Faculty of Business and Chair Professor of Operations and Risk Management of Lingnan University, has been invited to join the Beta Gamma Sigma (BGS) Board of Governors.
Lingnan University
10 Jul 2026
Prof Leng Mingming, Dean of the Faculty of Business and Chair Professor of Operations and Risk Management of Lingnan University, has been invited to join the Beta Gamma Sigma (BGS) Board of Governors. As the first Chinese recipient of BGS’s 2026 Dean of the Year, Prof Leng continues to elevate Lingnan’s global leadership in business education.
Fresh oil palm fruit bunches are stacked on a cart in a palm plantation, representing palm oil as a bio-based processing aid for rubber composites.
Newcastle University in Singapore
09 Jul 2026
A study shows palm oil can replace aromatic oil in natural rubber composites while supporting greener rubber products.
Sungkyunkwan University
09 Jul 2026
Four years of sustained research on Confucian–Buddhist dialogue culminate in a landmark international publication
Ateneo de Manila University
09 Jul 2026
Dr. Janice Ragaza is one of the first Filipinas to serve on the editorial boards of several globally-recognized academic journals.
National Taiwan University
09 Jul 2026
This work reveals how lithium migrates in solid-state batteries and shows that fast charging can cause irreversible lithium migration.
Newcastle University in Singapore
09 Jul 2026
A mild enzymatic method helps refine algae oil for nutrition products while preserving its valuable nutritional components
Lingnan University provides multifaceted support and local student scholarships (through JUPAS) for DSE candidates.
Lingnan University
09 Jul 2026
With Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) results slated for release on 15 July, Lingnan University has introduced elite programmes, flexible admission arrangements, and competitive scholarships to support candidates planning their higher education. Initiatives include the inauguration of the inaugural Samuel C.C. Ting Elite Class (CCT Class), named after Nobel Prize-winning physicist Prof Samuel C.C.
Singapore University of Technology and Design
09 Jul 2026
Research led by the Singapore University of Technology and Design finds that comfort in Singapore homes depends not only on air-conditioning and building design, but also on airflow, daily routines and how families share their living spaces.
The champion team “SenseShield” celebrates their victory at the signature competition under Lingnan-Yuanpei STEM Summer Academy 2026 with Prof Raymond Chan Hon-fu, Vice-President (Academics) cum Provost and Lam Man Tsan Chair Professor of Scientific Computing at Lingnan University (first right), Mr Chai Teng, Executive Deputy Secretary of the CYL Committee of Yuanpei College, Peking University (first left), and the competition judges.
Lingnan University
08 Jul 2026
Jointly organised by Lingnan University and Yuanpei College of Peking University (PKU), the onsite seven-day intensive training camp (held from 2 to 8 July 2026) amid the third Lingnan-Yuanpei STEM Summer Academy concluded on the Lingnan University campus, showcasing how the next generation of Beijing-Hong Kong talents seamlessly blends cutting-edge scientific innovation with a profound humanistic spirit, and empowering student entrepreneurs to transform creative ideas into socially responsible