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Hiroshima University
04 Mar 2026
A new study from Hiroshima University showed that, among university students just entering the workforce, those with optimism about the future better manage 'reality shock' through formation of a career-related identity.
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
04 Mar 2026
- Breakthrough in solar hydrogen production efficiency of heavy-metal-free eco-friendly quantum dots through anion defect control
- Demonstrates commercialization potential of sustainable energy transition materials; published in the international journal eScience
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
04 Mar 2026
- Mechanism of brain neuropeptide circuit reconstruction uncovered, paving the way for next-generation rapid-acting therapies beyond serotonin
- Findings published in Molecular Psychiatry, a leading journal in molecular psychiatry
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
04 Mar 2026
- Joint research team of DGIST and KBSI developed precision protein analysis technology to identify causes of intractable diseases
- Presented a new analytical horizon for developing treatments for neurodegenerative and metabolic diseases, such as dementia, Parkinson’s disease, and diabetes
- Developed an innovative analytical method for structural analysis of proteins lacking Specific 3-dimensional structures
The University of Osaka
04 Mar 2026
Researchers from The University of Osaka have found that potassium KCNQ2/3 channels in the brain, which are important for suppressing cell excitability, need to be fully functional to be trafficked to the appropriate part within the nerve cell and work properly. This link between channel functionality and localization may have important consequences for the development of therapies against KCNQ2/3-related epilepsy.
Tohoku University
04 Mar 2026
What’s going on in there? An international research team developed a method to pull back the veil on the unknown processes going on inside quantum computers - which may help us build more reliable quantum machines.
Asia Research News
04 Mar 2026
In celebration of International Women's Day, Asia Research News has prepared a list of women experts who can share their expertise with journalists, along with other resources highlighting the contributions of Asian women to science.
YOKOHAMA National University
04 Mar 2026
The development of a precision positioning robot with unhindered motion can be a huge step forward for medical procedures, microfabrication, and more.
Singapore University of Technology and Design
03 Mar 2026
MediaTek, a global leader in wireless communications and semiconductors, has established a joint research laboratory with the Singapore University of Technology and Design to advance communications and connectivity through AI-powered, satellite-connected, and greener wireless networks. The partnership, MediaTek’s first in Singapore, represents a total investment of over S$34 million to accelerate 6G research and prototype development.
The University of Osaka
03 Mar 2026
Diastereomers are molecules with identical structures that are not mirror images of each other, described as anti or syn for molecules without rings. Researchers at The University of Osaka developed a strategy for using a rigid cage-like molecule to produce an anti-diastereomer in high yield. This diastereomer can only be obtained as a minor byproduct by traditional methods. The strategy is expected to become a key technology for making medicines and other bioactive substances.
Lingnan University
03 Mar 2026
Lingnan University held the Naming Ceremony of the Wu Jieh Yee Lingnan Hub and the Wu Jieh Yee School of Interdisciplinary Studies (WJYSIS) today, 3 March. The University also announced the creation of a dedicated research fund to support faculty members and students conducting interdisciplinary research using artificial intelligence (AI) and data science to develop innovative solutions to pressing societal challenges.
Tohoku University
03 Mar 2026
A team led by researchers at Tohoku University have taken the first step toward developing antiferromagnetic technology. They detected a liquid-crystal phase that may change the game for spintronic devices.
National Taiwan University
03 Mar 2026
Pink1-mediated Parkin activation is insufficient to allow Parkin binding to dysfunctional mitochondria in NME3-defective cells. NME3-regulated lipid signal separates mitochondria from endoplasmic reticulum tethering for PINK1-mediated Parkin binding on depolarized mitochondria.
Lingnan University
03 Mar 2026
The grand final of the 15th Miss China Pageant was recently held on 28 February in Putian, Fujian Province. Representing the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Lingnan University Year Four Human Resource Management student Henna Liu Yeuk-tung competed against more than 30 top finalists who had advanced to the national stage. Demonstrating the cultural literacy, confidence, and talent of Hong Kong youth, she achieved an impressive fourth-place finish, bringing pride to Hong Kong.
Duke-NUS Medical School
02 Mar 2026
Discovery reveals how drug-resistant tumours can shift into a state that responds better to chemotherapy.
Hiroshima University
02 Mar 2026
Researchers at Hiroshima University and Gifu Kyoritsu University identified Hepatitis B RNA serum levels as a biomarker that more accurately stratifies risk of liver cancer in individuals who have been functionally cured of chronic hepatitis B.
National Taiwan University
02 Mar 2026
We uncover moiré-induced electronic reconstruction in PtSe2/PtTe2 heterobilayers, where interfacial hybridization, geometric corrugation, and spin–orbit coupling generate emergent flat bands and distinctive eye-shaped band splitting, as directly confirmed by combined DFT and ARPES measurements.
National Taiwan University
02 Mar 2026
Chemists at National Taiwan University and collaborators discovered that a seemingly solid, nonporous crystal can “come alive” when heated. A two-step transformation releases trapped molecules, drives a vivid blue → green → yellow glow, and even propels the crystal forward through bubble-powered motion.
City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK)
01 Mar 2026
A research team at CityUHK has discovered for the first time that the naturally occurring porous ceramic structure within sea urchin spines possesses an unexpected capability for mechanoelectrical perception.
Lingnan University
28 Feb 2026
Lingnan University welcomed nearly 200 higher education leaders from all over the world at its Tuen Mun campus today (27 February). The visit was one of the main activities of the 2026 Asia-Pacific Association for International Education (APAIE) Conference and Exhibition.
The University of Osaka
27 Feb 2026
Researchers from The University of Osaka have found that a specific signaling pathway, the integrin αV–YAP–CTGF axis in liver sinusoidal endothelial cells, may be associated with the development of liver fibrosis, portal hypertension, and liver cancer in patients with chronic liver congestion. These findings have important implications for the development of therapies aimed at preventing more severe forms of liver disease.
Hokkaido University
27 Feb 2026
Study of 56 japonica rice varieties finds black and green rice to be healthier choices
Osaka Metropolitan University
27 Feb 2026
An Osaka Metropolitan University-led research team used hourly precipitation data from 1981 to 2020 and spatial modeling to predict extreme precipitation events for the next 100 years in Japan.
Ehime University
27 Feb 2026
Biochemical and structural biological analysis of a hypothetical gene (protein) within a gene cluster related to metabolic pathway of L-threonate, a four-carbon sugar acid, revealed it’s enzyme function as a L-threonate 3-dehydrogenase and physiological role for metabolic diversity. Although the existence of this enzyme itself was reported in the same academic journal in 1964, the molecular identity of which has remained unknown for over 60 years.
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
27 Feb 2026
- The brain continues to grow even after adolescence ... according to collaborative research by DGIST and Yonsei University
- Demonstrated proactive maturation of the thalamic reticular nucleus against the circuit stalemate theory after the critical period
- Opened new frontiers for autism, ADHD treatment, and cognitive rehabilitation with synaptic adhesion protein LRRTM3 as a key switch in high-resolution sensory transduction
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
27 Feb 2026
- Huge interest in the first semester ... Presenting a new model for AI-based technology and management education
The University of Osaka
26 Feb 2026
Researchers from The University of Osaka have developed a mouse model for achondroplasia. The model identified the importance of a signaling molecule called FGFR3 and a pathway called CREB in regulating bone growth. This pathway is also at least partially responsible for the pathology associated with achondroplasia and impaired bone growth. Their findings advance our understanding of the process of bone growth and provide novel therapeutic targets for achondroplasia.
Tohoku University
26 Feb 2026
A single atom can make all the difference. Researchers at Tohoku University have shown that subtle changes in the nitrogen coordination around cobalt dramatically reshape oxygen reduction reaction performance, a cornerstone process for fuel cells and clean chemical production. These insights provide a powerful blueprint for designing next-generation single-atom catalysts to accelerate the transition to sustainable energy.
Osaka Metropolitan University
26 Feb 2026
Glutamine transporter inhibition has been found to suppress cell growth
City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK)
26 Feb 2026
A recent study co-led by CityUHK found that strong El Niño events cause deeper, longer-lasting harm to human health than previously understood—by slowing long-term improvements in mortality rates for many years, shortening life expectancy, and generating major economic costs.