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National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
21 Jan 2026
The largest ever reported database of dielectric material properties could speed up development of electronics like smartphones and energy storage systems.
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
21 Jan 2026
A glowing test strip offers real-time protection against formaldehyde exposure in homes, workplaces, and labs.
21 Jan 2026
Science communication in Asia is entering a new chapter, built on listening, adapting, and co-creating with diverse communities.
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
21 Jan 2026
Myanmar’s digital ecosystem has been a lifeline for many, from education to community and humanitarian support, bringing a sense of stability in the midst of chaos. Alas, it is also a tool for repression, crime, and abuse. IDRC’s Knowledge for Democracy Myanmar has supported researchers looking into these complex issues.
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
21 Jan 2026
Understanding the interaction between hydrogen, metal, and the environment can help avoid metal fatigue cracks.
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
21 Jan 2026
Researchers have developed a machine learning approach to predict the mechanical behaviour of new alloys, offering potential savings in both costs and experiment time.
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
21 Jan 2026
Understanding how tree-like structures that form in thin films could be the key to next-generation materials for beyond-5G communications technologies.
City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK)
21 Jan 2026
Scientists from City University of Hong Kong and collaborators from more than 20 countries are taking FIRST steps towards safeguarding communities most affected by climate change.
Kavli Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe (Kavli IPMU)
21 Jan 2026
Hiraku Nakajima, a mathematician and current President of the International Mathematical Union, talks about how mathematics has been developing quietly before society’s eyes, and where he wants it to go in the future.
City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK)
21 Jan 2026
Scientists from CityUHK have recently achieved a major breakthrough in the field of photovoltaic technology, successfully developing highly efficient and durable perovskite solar cells (PSCs) suitable for outdoor environments. It is expected to contribute to the wider adoption of solar power and advance global carbon neutrality goals.
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
21 Jan 2026
By identifying the ideal manufacturing conditions, machine learning reduces the need for expensive and time-consuming experimentation.
Lingnan University
21 Jan 2026
Prof Li Liangliang, Associate Professor of the Wu Jieh Yee School of Interdisciplinary Studies (WJYSIS) at Lingnan University, has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC) in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the research and development of new materials chemistry. This honour highlights WJYSIS’s academic influence and value in promoting sustainable development through interdisciplinary innovation and real-world impact.
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
21 Jan 2026
A fast and efficient tool could change the way researchers collect tiny therapeutic packages from cell cultures, offering a low-cost approach that avoids lengthy processing and complex procedures.
Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
21 Jan 2026
Innovative approaches in cancer screening, drug development, and radioactive hazard protection are accelerating healthcare solutions.
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
21 Jan 2026
Researchers use high-brilliance synchrotron radiation to identify the most optimum composition with the highest half-metallic nature.
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
21 Jan 2026
Mixing two or three liquids can achieve the right combination of functions for soft electronics.
20 Jan 2026
From icy seas to humid forests, research collaborations between the United Kingdom and Malaysia are helping to advance our understanding of diseases, develop vaccines and antibiotics, preserve precious habitats and address the challenge of plastic waste.
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
20 Jan 2026
A new material provides high-performance conversion of heat into electricity, offering a way to make electronic devices more efficient.
Asia Research News
20 Jan 2026
Press releases on our Newsroom reach journalists in Asia, science journalists globally, and the public. Here are selected ones that are featured in Asia Research News 2026 magazine.
Osaka Metropolitan University
20 Jan 2026
Quantum effects in Kondo lattices can determine whether a system behaves magnetically or non-magnetically, opening new avenues for designing future quantum materials and technologies
Lingnan University
20 Jan 2026
Lingnan University welcomed a delegation from the University Grants Committee (UGC) on its Tuen Mun campus on 8 January, and presented its latest developments as a research-oriented liberal arts university comprehensive in arts and sciences. The delegation toured Lingnan’s latest teaching facilities and viewed their research, speaking at length with senior management, academic staff, and students.
Osaka Metropolitan University
20 Jan 2026
New molecular architecture enables the natural formation of built-in p/n junctions essential for efficient light-to-electricity conversion
National Taiwan University
20 Jan 2026
CO2 reduction to storable fuels or valuable chemical products provides a carbon-neutral cycle that can mitigate the rapid consumption of fossil fuels and increasing CO2 emissions. Although solar-driven CO2 reduction holds great promise for sustainable energy, the role and control of atomic-level active sites in governing intermediate formation and conversion pathways remains poorly understood.
Lingnan University
19 Jan 2026
Lingnan University held its Honorary Fellowship Presentation Ceremony today, 19 January. The Hon Andrew Yao Cho-fai, Council Chairman of Lingnan University, conferred honorary fellowships upon four distinguished individuals in recognition of their outstanding professional achievements and valuable contributions to the community and to education.
Duke-NUS Medical School
19 Jan 2026
Duke-NUS and NUHS scientists uncover a complex web of genetic, age-related and microbial factors that increase the risk of stomach cancer.
National Taiwan University
19 Jan 2026
1. Simple, scalable protection for silicon-based Li-ion batteries: A low-cost polymer–ceramic coating dramatically reduces electrode damage caused by silicon expansion. 2. Much longer battery life and improved safety: The coated electrodes last hundreds more charge cycles while maintaining high efficiency and stable operation.
Osaka Metropolitan University
19 Jan 2026
COVID era survey explores care burdens young carers face
Impart
19 Jan 2026
From nomadic looms to global collectors, Afghan war rugs chart the region’s turbulent history through an age-old weaving tradition. Incorporating weapons, maps, and political imagery into familiar motifs, these rugs reflect shifting political realities, the ingenuity of Baloch weavers, and the influence of a rapidly commercialised market.
National Taiwan University
19 Jan 2026
A collaborative team of four professors and several graduate students from the Departments of Chemistry and Biochemical Science and Technology at National Taiwan University, together with the Department of Applied Chemistry at National Chi Nan University, has achieved a long-sought breakthrough.
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
19 Jan 2026
Researchers at NIMS have created Research Data Express (RDE) to automate data processing and create AI-ready datasets for materials research.