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The University of Osaka
02 Sep 2025
Researchers from The University of Osaka have found that they can keep mouse uterine tissue alive outside of the body, allowing them to directly observe embryonic implantation and development. Their technique brings hope for patients with infertility, and may allow for the development of therapies to treat recurrent implantation failure and improve the chance of implantation success using assisted reproductive technologies.
The University of Osaka
02 Sep 2025
Researchers from The University of Osaka found that macrophages use microautophagy, mediated by Rab32-positive lysosome-related organelles, to directly engulf damaged mitochondria and other organelles. This was discovered to be independent of macroautophagy. Key factors in this process include Rab32 GTPase, PI(3,5)P2, ubiquitination, and p62/SQSTM1. By clearing mitochondria, microautophagy promotes metabolic reprogramming toward glycolysis, supporting M1 macrophage polarization.
The University of Osaka
01 Sep 2025
Scientists at The University of Osaka and Tohoku University have developed a groundbreaking technique for creating nanoscale magnetic thin films with embedded functionality. By leveraging the stretchability of flexible substrates, they can precisely control the atomic spacing within these nanofilms, effectively “programming” desired magnetic properties directly into the material.
Singapore University of Technology and Design
01 Sep 2025
A new study by an SUTD researcher and his collaborators introduces a pooled mining attack that overturns a long-standing assumption about Bitcoin’s security economics.
Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo (UTokyo-IIS)
01 Sep 2025
Researchers led by Associate Professor Hideki Kikumoto at the Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo fuse regional climate datasets and local weather observations to find a significant rise in urban temperatures and heatwaves in Tokyo
Tohoku University
01 Sep 2025
A drug called lubiprostone - typically used for constipation - was remarkably shown to help patients with chronic kidney disease.
Ateneo de Manila University
29 Aug 2025
Counterintuitively, hot days are more likely to produce hail.
Tohoku University
29 Aug 2025
Researchers from Tohoku University, NIMS, and JAEA have demonstrated for the first time the technological advantages of antiferromagnets. Their study, published in Science, shows that antiferromagnets enable faster, more efficient memory operations than conventional ferromagnets.
Tohoku University
29 Aug 2025
This new crystal growth technology uses tungsten to create single crystals that can stand extreme temperatures - a new achievement in the field.
Duke-NUS Medical School
29 Aug 2025
• International researchers led by Duke-NUS identify rare mutations in the SPNS1 gene as the cause of a previously undiagnosed multi-organ disorder
• Faulty fat recycling in cells triggers damaging build-up in muscles and liver
• Findings lay the groundwork for new therapies for affected families
Hiroshima University
28 Aug 2025
By analyzing outcomes from a large-scale national dataset, this study raises tough questions about the impact of pre-hospital life support procedures on outcomes in patients with asystole.
The University of Osaka
28 Aug 2025
Researchers from Japan found that macro-heterogeneity (the presence of multiple cell types) and micro-heterogeneity (variability in cell behavior within a cell type) are crucial for muscle breakdown and rearrangement in the pupal stage of fruit fly development. Computational modeling of cell interactions suggested that designing heterogenous robot swarms based on similar principles could improve their ability to multitask.
Lingnan University
28 Aug 2025
The School of Graduate Studies (GS) of Lingnan University in Hong Kong hosted the “Empower Your Future” Lingnan Postgraduate Orientation 2025 today, 28 August, welcoming about 3,600 new postgraduate students for the 2025/26 academic year, the highest number ever recorded. The cohort includes students from the Hong Kong SAR, Macau, Mainland China, Canada, France, Portugal, Switzerland, the US, Vanuatu, Ghana, and Cameroon enrolled in taught master’s, doctoral, and MPhil/PhD programmes.
Singapore University of Technology and Design
28 Aug 2025
SUTD researchers have developed a generative urban model that upends the notion that walkable neighbourhoods must come at the expense of road access, offering a new way to balance mobility and liveability.
International Rice Research Institute
28 Aug 2025
A new study highlights how machine learning can effectively identify key factors influencing rice yield for over five decades, emphasizing the importance of tailored management practices and varietal replacement as a response to climate change.
Tohoku University
27 Aug 2025
Researchers at Tohoku University have unified experimental and computational data into one valuable resource: a map that instantly guides scientists to suitable materials out of countless candidates.
National Taiwan University
27 Aug 2025
Cell-free (CF) MIMO network is emerging as a key B5G/6G technology for improved connectivity, spectral efficiency, and service quality. This work proposes a novel CF-MIMO signal detector that can reduce the energy consumption by up to 58%.
The University of Osaka
26 Aug 2025
Researchers at The University of Osaka have developed a novel technique to enhance the performance and reliability of silicon carbide (SiC) metal-oxide-semiconductor (MOS) devices, a key component in power electronics. This breakthrough utilizes a unique two-step annealing process involving diluted hydrogen, to eliminate unnecessary impurities and significantly improve device reliability.
Osaka Metropolitan University
26 Aug 2025
Changing the interval between fertility drugs boosts fertility even in rats that typically respond poorly
National Taiwan University
26 Aug 2025
Researchers at National Taiwan University developed a biodegradable, electroconductive self-healing hydrogel combined with acupuncture that restores motor function and protects brain neurons in Parkinson’s disease models.
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
26 Aug 2025
- Enhances creativity and problem-solving skills through hands-on programs, including an autonomous driving hackathon
- Showcases an innovative talent development model through collaboration with local educational institutions
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
26 Aug 2025
DGIST Opens the Convergence Talent Academy... Fully Starting to Develop Talented Individuals with Creativity and the Spirit of Challenge
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
26 Aug 2025
- Seminar to be held 9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. on December 11th–12th and 15th–17th, 2025, at the Daegu R&D Special Zone Headquarters
- Early registration is encouraged since strong demand is expected for lectures by leading domestic and international experts
Lingnan University
25 Aug 2025
Lingnan University held its 2025/26 academic year New Student Orientation (NSO) and Official Welcome on campus today, 25 August, welcoming over 1,400 new undergraduates from the Hong Kong SAR, the Mainland, and overseas, including students from Germany, Kazakhstan, Nepal, Russia, South Korea, and Vietnam into the Lingnan family.
Impart
25 Aug 2025
In the East Indian Ocean, the indigenous inhabitants of Nicobar carved fearsome figurines called hantakoi to fight off malevolent spirits. These totemic scare-devils, represented in both human and zoomorphic form, reveal the ways in which the people of Nicobar engaged with other dwellers of the Indian Ocean world.
Ehime University
25 Aug 2025
The research team directed by H. Shimomoto and E. Ihara in Ehime University succeeded in preparing a new type of carbon-carbon main chain polymers, in which cyclic repeating units are densely incorporated around the carbon-based main chain. In addition, the team demonstrated the unique thermal behavior of the obtained polymers, compared to the corresponding polymers without cyclic structures. This achievement will contribute to the development of new functional polymer materials.
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
24 Aug 2025
- Experts from industry, academia, research institutes, and young scientists gather to share the latest achievements and explore the future direction of next-generation batteries.
- Building a foundation for cooperation to innovate the domestic battery industry and foster future talent.
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
24 Aug 2025
- Professor Youngu Lee’s team at DGIST develops a new hole transport layer material that dramatically enhances the efficiency and stability of QLED displays.
- Using a high-binding-energy organic hole transport layer material, the team achieves 25.7% external quantum efficiency and improves device lifetime by 66 times.
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
24 Aug 2025
Conferred diplomas on 154 scientists: 55 PhD, 47 Master’s, and 52 Bachelor’s holders
The University of Osaka
23 Aug 2025
Researchers at The University of Osaka and collaborating institutions have developed a cryo-optical microscopy technique that rapidly freezes live cells with millisecond precision during optical imaging. This enables detailed quantitative imaging of fast cellular events via optical microscopy techniques, including super-resolution fluorescence and Raman microscopy.