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National Taiwan University
08 May 2026
Researchers at National Taiwan University have developed a liver-directed IL-10 gene therapy that strengthens cancer-fighting immune cells and suppresses liver tumors in mice. The treatment also generated long-lasting immune memory cells that remained in the liver after tumors disappeared.
The University of Osaka
08 May 2026
Researchers from The University of Osaka, Kyushu University, and the University of Victoria have developed MV-SZZ, a new method that accurately identifies defect-inducing software commits. By combining detailed code tracking with a majority voting system, the approach reduces false positives and outperforms existing techniques. This improvement could help developers debug software more efficiently and build more reliable systems.
Duke-NUS Medical School
07 May 2026
In a mark of confidence, biotech start-up Brano Therapeutics raises seed funding led by Trinity Innovation Bioventure Singapore and SEEDS, in addition to institutional backing by Duke-NUS’ LIVE Ventures.
Hiroshima University
07 May 2026
A large-scale study of more than 31,000 patients found pneumonia occurred more often after breathing tubes were removed than during ventilation. Researchers say the condition, tied to swallowing dysfunction, should be recognized as a distinct clinical entity—one that may be preventable with early intervention.
Sungkyunkwan University
07 May 2026
Consumer Decision-Making Varies by Levels of Spatial Processing Perception
Sungkyunkwan University
07 May 2026
Ethical Patient Allocation and Statistical Rigor in One Framework
07 May 2026
Malaysia Technology Expo 2026 celebrated a successful Silver Jubilee Edition with a strong global participation: 412
inventions showcased and 4,112 regional visitors.
Ateneo de Manila University
06 May 2026
The USWA’s Silver Anniversary this 2026 celebrates a total of 584 publications across all categories, with 238 student and research assistant awardees and 271 faculty and other researcher awardees.
National Taiwan University
06 May 2026
Dynamic catalyst interfaces offer a smarter route for converting CO2 into formic acid.
City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK)
05 May 2026
A research team led by Professor Denver Li Danfeng of CityUHK has discovered magnetic-field-induced re-entrant superconductivity in infinite-layer nickelates, where superconductivity re-emerges at high fields. The breakthrough challenges conventional understanding and opens new directions for next-generation superconducting materials.
Springer Nature
05 May 2026
Observations of a distant object beyond Pluto suggest that it is surrounded by a thin atmosphere, potentially fuelled by ice volcanoes or produced by the impact of a comet-like body.
Springer Nature
05 May 2026
Coloured micro- and nanoplastics suspended in the atmosphere may contribute to global warming at a level equivalent to 16.2% of that caused by black carbon.
National Taiwan University
05 May 2026
Data-driven models provide precise prediction on charging-phase of desalination technology building a bridge between data-driven insights and physicochemical principle to lay a strong foundation for system parameter optimization.
Hiroshima University
04 May 2026
A Hiroshima-University-led research team has discovered a key gene responsible for the initiation of gemma development, acting as a "master switch" to start asexual reproduction (cloning) in the model plant Marchantia polymorpha (common liverwort).
National Taiwan University
04 May 2026
A National Taiwan University study shows that traffic particles can create sharply localized exposure hotspots near busy roads, intersections and elevated corridors. The findings suggest that targeted street-level planning may better protect children and other vulnerable groups than citywide averages alone.
Lingnan University
03 May 2026
The evolution of higher education in the digital era has attracted global attention, and Prof S. Joe Qin, President and Wai Kee Kau Chair Professor of Data Science at Lingnan University, recently published a paper titled “AI for education: The digital transformation of a liberal arts institution – implementation at Lingnan University” in a leading international journal Computers and Education: Artificial Intelligence.
Tohoku University
01 May 2026
Optimization isn’t always about maximization: researchers at Tohoku University found a subtle rule where a bit of restraint actually speeds up chemical reactions in nanoreactors.
Tohoku University
30 Apr 2026
Researchers created models to reconstruct fault movement of the 8.8 magnitude 2025 Kamchatka earthquake. This detailed analysis may help us better understand tsunami risks from giant earthquakes.
Ateneo de Manila University
29 Apr 2026
Counterintuitively, despite the ongoing fuel crisis and the over two decades since the global phaseout of leaded gasoline, toxic lead still lingers in Metro Manila’s air.
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
29 Apr 2026
- Principal Researcher at DGIST, Lee Hyun-Joon, receives the Minister of Science and ICT Commendation for his contributions to the localization of semiconductor thermal observation equipment
- A decade of commercialization support leads to expansion into AI-based next-generation semiconductor analysis
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
29 Apr 2026
- The Dalseong Cultural Foundation, Daegu National Science Museum, and Dalseong Children’s Forest Library Were Brought Together
- Turning the Campus into a Space for Books and Music to Celebrate World Book Day
Sungkyunkwan University
29 Apr 2026
Development of specialized "One-body" materials for dry processes maximizes battery performance and productivity.
Lingnan University
28 Apr 2026
Leading international industrial media outlet Control Global has announced that Prof S. Joe Qin, President and Wai Kee Kau Chair Professor of Data Science of Lingnan University, has been inducted into the 2026 Process Automation Hall of Fame in recognition of his long-term outstanding contributions and far-reaching impact in industrial data analytics, process control and automation, the only scholar from the Hong Kong SAR to receive this distinction.
Impart
28 Apr 2026
Sculpted from a granite rock face in Sri Lanka’s North Central Province, the Avukana Buddha is an early example of colossal Buddha imagery in Sri Lanka. Its form and detailing suggest connections with sculptural traditions from Amaravati and the Gupta period, while its execution reflects regional adaptation. Discover how the sculpture and its associated finds have been linked to the doctrine of Lokottara or transcendence, later adopted by Mahayana Buddhism.
The University of Osaka
28 Apr 2026
Researchers have solved a mystery in fluid dynamics regarding high-speed particle collisions on wet surfaces. They discovered that at high speeds, cavitation (the sudden formation of vapor cavities) changes the liquid shape from a "bridge" to a "dome", releasing the liquid pull-back force. This causes particles to bounce back stronger than they would at lower speeds.
Ateneo de Manila University
27 Apr 2026
Rather than simply recounting history as a linear narrative through lectures or displays, this experience lets players immerse themselves in a more nuanced, simulated past.
City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK)
27 Apr 2026
An international research team led by a scholar from City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) has broken through the overlooked role of sewers as a source of methane, developing the first-ever globally applicable estimation tool and offering a new perspective on mitigating climate change.
The University of Osaka
27 Apr 2026
Researchers from The University of Osaka have demonstrated that a wireless electroencephalogram transmission system can operate using energy harvested from the temperature difference between the human body and the ambient air. The low-power device successfully operated outdoors at high temperatures, demonstrating stable performance without external power or airflow.
The University of Osaka
27 Apr 2026
Researchers from The University of Osaka used large-scale simulations and turbulence theory to study how dolphins swim so effectively. The team found that large vortices created by the dolphin’s tail provide most of the propulsion, while smaller vortices contribute little. This discovery improves our mechanical understanding of fast swimming and could guide the design of energy-efficient underwater robots and technologies for controlling turbulence.
YOKOHAMA National University
24 Apr 2026
Insights into work ability, inclusion, and human resource development of disabled people.