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The University of Osaka
21 May 2025
Researchers at The University of Osaka have developed a non-precious metal catalyst for the efficient hydrogenation of biomass-derived furfural to valuable tetrahydrofuran-based compounds under mild conditions. The catalyst, consisting of nickel carbide nanoparticles supported on alumina, achieved 90% furfural conversion under ambient hydrogen pressure. This result will help advance the development of energy-efficient, cost-effective processes for the conversion of biomass to valuable materials.
Osaka Metropolitan University
21 May 2025
Portable technology offers instant, power-free ethanol detection across concentrations
The University of Osaka
21 May 2025
Researchers from The University of Osaka found that the Wnt5a protein, secreted by inflammatory fibroblasts within cancerous tumors, inhibits angiogenesis and consequently promotes hypoxia within tumors. Hypoxic conditions help sustain the inflammatory fibroblasts, which also secrete the growth factor epiregulin, thereby promoting tumor growth.
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
20 May 2025
- DGIST to host the Distinguished Lecture Series on the topic of molecular principles of neural circuits
Tohoku University
20 May 2025
Researchers at Tohoku University have achieved record-breaking energy efficiency for a high-speed memory storage device, called a SOT-MRAM cell.
Hiroshima University
20 May 2025
The new model could help policy-makers understand how the spatial distribution of industrial firms and their impact on the local environment affect regional development.
Hokkaido University
20 May 2025
Higher maternal selenium levels during pregnancy were associated with a lower risk of streptococcal infections in children, suggesting a potential protective effect.
The University of Osaka
20 May 2025
A research team at The University of Osaka has identified a crucial brain region involved in motor learning during reaching movements. The parvocellular division of the red nucleus, a small but specialized structure in the midbrain, was found to generate and transmit “error signals” necessary for adapting hand movements.
Singapore University of Technology and Design
19 May 2025
SUTD researchers have developed a new class of algorithms that enable low-latency, real-time computing and data transmission in large-scale satellite networks, which could lead to smarter, faster global connectivity.
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
19 May 2025
- Official Launch of Customized Technology Support Platform for Corporations… Accelerating Innovation and Growth in Regional Industries
- DGIST Fosters Regional Innovation, Boosts Industry-Technology Collaboration
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
19 May 2025
- A DGIST research team led by Professors Ko Jaewon and Um Ji Won has identified an interaction mechanism involving proteins that regulate NMDA receptor function
- The discovery is expected to provide key clues for the management of mental diseases such as autism and schizophrenia
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
19 May 2025
- Dr. Lim Sang-kyu Kim's team has developed 3D-structured smart fiber, enhancing performance and facilitating real-time Bluetooth transmission without external power
- Research results published in Advanced Functional Materials
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
19 May 2025
- Jinhyo Yoon’s research team at DGIST empirically analyzed the crisis of open innovation in the semiconductor industry.
- They suggested the need to strengthen domestic clusters and global governance. The study was published in one of the world’s most prestigious journals.
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
19 May 2025
- A DGIST research team led by Prof. Jiwon Um has revealed that brain inflammation affects nerve cells and synapses, causing repetitive behaviors.
- The research is expected to provide new clues for the treatment of brain disorders, including autism spectrum disorder.
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
19 May 2025
- Plan to expand collaboration by developing AI courses for public servants and reinforcing statistical analysis skills
- Expected to contribute to national AI and data-driven policies
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
19 May 2025
- Used a sub-1-nm quantum semiconductor nanocluster as a hydrogen production photocatalyst for the first time in world history
- Achieved structural stability and catalytic activity with self-assembled superstructure and metal ion doping
- Published in Nano Letters, one of the most prestigious journals in nanochemistry
Lingnan University
19 May 2025
Prof Richard M. Walker, Head and Chair Professor of the Department of Government and International Affairs and Director of Lingnan University Institute for Advanced Study (LUIAS), has received the prestigious 2025 H. George Frederickson Award for Career Contributions to Public Management Research from the Public Management Research Association (PMRA) in recognition of his valuable contributions to intellectual development in the field.
Hokkaido University
19 May 2025
Identification of plant species at high risk of extinction in climate-sensitive alpine ecosystems.
Lingnan University
17 May 2025
Organised by the Education Bureau (EDB) of the HKSAR Government, with the support from the Hong Kong and South China Historical Research Programme (HKSCHRP) of Lingnan University, the 2024/25 Territory-wide Junior Secondary Chinese History and Culture Quiz Final and Prize Presentation Ceremony was held at the Chan Tak Tai Auditorium of Lingnan University today, 17 May. The 12 finalist teams were selected from over 22,000 students from more than 145 secondary schools across Hong Kong.
Tohoku University
16 May 2025
Janus heterobilayers – dual-sided materials with unique properties – may be the key to efficiently creating clean hydrogen fuels.
Lingnan University
16 May 2025
Prof Sam Kwong Tak-wu, Associate Vice-President (Strategic Research), Acting Dean of the School of Data Science, Dean of the School of Graduate Studies and J.K. Lee Chair Professor of Computational Intelligence at Lingnan University, has been elected as a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering (CAE)—one of the highest honours in the engineering field.
National Taiwan University
16 May 2025
Multi-layered mBC/CS/WPU films, made via spraying, mercerization, and infiltration, offer synergistic protection comparable to petroleum-based
Lingnan University
15 May 2025
Hong Kong has one of the fastest-ageing populations in the world. Since the beginning of this year, a volunteer team of staff and students from Lingnan University has been involved in community care “Embracing Ageing: The Project on Community Support for Seniors”, to show their concern for the elderly in Tuen Mun and Yuen Long.
Tohoku University
15 May 2025
A research team has unveiled a breakthrough in improving the performance of zinc-air batteries (ZABs), which are an important energy storage technology. This breakthrough involves a new catalyst that significantly boosts the efficiency of the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR), a crucial process in ZABs. The development could lead to more efficient, long-lasting batteries for practical applications.
National Taiwan University
15 May 2025
The combination of estrogen-blocking treatment with immunotherapy enhanced immunotherapy efficacy in ER+ metastatic breast cancer.
The University of Osaka
15 May 2025
Researchers from The University of Osaka have discovered the mechanism for supercurrent rectification, in which current flows primarily in one direction in a superconductor. By using a specific iron-based superconductor, they were able to observe this phenomenon over a broad range of magnetic and temperature fields. This understanding paves the way for the design and construction of superconducting diodes and other ultra-low energy electronics.
YOKOHAMA National University
14 May 2025
YNU researchers have developed a method to fabricate complex oriented tissues with multiple directionality using fluidic devices and 3D-printing.
The University of Osaka
14 May 2025
Researchers from The University of Osaka have developed a new technology that allows accurate visualization of the different parts that make up a single cell
Lingnan University
14 May 2025
To promote the use of big data and artificial intelligence (AI) for innovation and marketing, the Department of Marketing and International Business at Lingnan University hosted the Hong Kong Quant Marketing Conference 2025 at the Hong Kong Gold Coast Hotel today, 14 May.
The University of Osaka
14 May 2025
Researchers from The University of Osaka found that mass photometry can accurately distinguish full and empty rAAV particles in cell lysates and conditioned medium, without prior purification. This convenient and rapid approach is likely to improve manufacturing of rAAV-based gene therapy products by accelerating the screening steps.