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The University of Osaka
19 Mar 2026
This study proposes a thin, compact system for enabling high-contrast projection mapping in brightly lit environments. By precisely controlling light so that only the target object remains unilluminated, high-contrast images can be projected onto the object without darkening the entire space.
Osaka Metropolitan University
19 Mar 2026
Researchers developed high-performance, lead-free piezoelectric thin films on silicon that convert everyday vibrations into electricity. By using strain engineering and a novel sputtering method, they achieved record performance and demonstrated the compatibility of efficient, battery-free MEMS energy harvesters with standard semiconductor manufacturing processes.
Duke-NUS Medical School
18 Mar 2026
The winning prototype is a next-generation healthcare solution designed to address real-world solutions for critical clinical challenges.
It’s part of the broader research and innovation curriculum at Duke-NUS, to nurture clinician-innovators and MedTech leaders who can translate breakthrough ideas into solutions that improve patients’ lives.
City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK)
18 Mar 2026
A research team from CityUHK, in collaboration with researchers from the Chinese Mainland, has found that LCMs from household electronics and e-waste can bioaccumulate in marine life, including the endangered Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins and finless porpoises. These compounds can penetrate the blood–brain barrier and accumulate in brain tissue, raising concerns about potential risks to the nervous system and other organs.
National Taiwan University
18 Mar 2026
C-terminal variations, arising from mutations and regulatory processes, can either stabilize or destabilize proteins, challenging the traditional view that aberrant termini primarily trigger degradation.
The University of Osaka
18 Mar 2026
Researchers from The University of Osaka have demonstrated for the first time that images projected using a shadowless projection mapping system can be perceived by observers as changes in color and texture of physical objects themselves, rather than as overlaid imagery
Lingnan University
18 Mar 2026
Lingnan University is hosting “Career Expo 2026 - Let’s discover the careers bettering you and the world!” on campus from 17 to 20 March. For the first time, there is an on-site emotional support and career counselling zone for local and non-local students as well as graduates. This initiative aims to bridge the psychological support gap for young people as they move from campus to workplace, helping them cultivate a positive mindset to meet professional challenges.
Lingnan University
17 Mar 2026
Lingnan University held its 2026 Chinese New Year media reception on the Tuen Mun campus today, 17 March, hosted by Prof S.
Kanazawa University
17 Mar 2026
We identified Mrep macrophages that repair muscle but trigger heterotopic ossification in FOP, advancing muscle and FOP therapy development.
Springer Nature
17 Mar 2026
The complete set of nucleobases found in terrestrial DNA and RNA have been detected in samples returned from the asteroid Ryugu, offering insights into the early Solar System's chemistry.
Kanazawa University
16 Mar 2026
Clinically available KRAS inhibitors mainly target G12C, which is rare in PDAC and often acquires resistance. Oncogenic KRAS inactivates RB1 via CDK4/6, while RB1 mutation is rare. Thus, CDK4/6 inhibition offers an indirect strategy to counter KRAS-driven malignancy without direct KRAS targeting.
Osaka Metropolitan University
16 Mar 2026
Through protein binding, molecular heavy drugs are effectively transported to cancerous tissues
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
16 Mar 2026
- Research team led by Jae Eun Jang and Goeun Pyo demonstrates stable “dual-modulated vertically stacked transistors” even with two-dimensional nanochannels
- Enables large-area and multilayer scalability without costly ultra-precision fabrication processes, which is promising for high-density 3D chips and flexible devices
- Published in the leading international journal Advanced Science
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
16 Mar 2026
- Veteran technology entrepreneur Moon Jong Choi, former head of the Daegu Center for Creative Economy and Innovation, appointed to lead venture incubation and investment attraction
- Plans to accelerate fund formation in line with the government’s startup ecosystem revitalization policy and build a “one-stop” virtuous cycle ecosystem for university-industry collaboration
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
16 Mar 2026
- Breaking through the limitations of conventional oxygen-defect-based memories... Simultaneously performing AI computation and storage through precise hydrogen atom control
- First case of successfully controlling hydrogen in a two-terminal vertical structure, accelerating the era of ultra-low-power, high-density neuromorphic chips
- Selected as cover paper for the prestigious international journal ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
Impart
16 Mar 2026
From royal armouries to international exhibitions, koftgari reflects a metalworking tradition shaped by conquest, courtly patronage, and shifting markets. Across Persia and South Asia, artisans inlaid steel with gold and silver, turning arms and regalia into symbols of power, protection, and prestige. Explore the craft across changing political landscapes as its patronage and purpose evolved.
16 Mar 2026
More than 850 policymakers, researchers, development institutions, and civil society representatives from over 50 countries gathered in Bangkok to highlight the urgent need to accelerate action on air pollution across Asia and the Pacific.
Lingnan University
15 Mar 2026
Lingnan University has achieved spectacular results at the 51st International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva with all 13 of the inventions it entered winning awards. This remarkable success includes one Gold Medal with Congratulations of the Jury, five Gold Medals, three Silver Medals and four Bronze Medals.
Osaka Metropolitan University
13 Mar 2026
Researchers discovered that a freshwater alga captures low-energy far-red light by precisely arranging ordinary chlorophyll molecules, rather than inventing new pigments. The finding reveals a new structural strategy for photosynthesis in low-light environments and could inform future bioenergy and protein design.
Tohoku University
13 Mar 2026
This invited publication highlights the contributions of Distinguished Professor Hao Li to AI and materials science – focusing on their original concept for a digital materials ecosystem.
Osaka Metropolitan University
13 Mar 2026
Researchers used electroluminescence-detected magnetic resonance to directly observe electron-hole pairs in operating light-emitting electrochemical cells. They found that ion-driven changes in the internal electric field strongly affect recombination efficiency. Lower-voltage, more stable electric fields promote light emission, a discovery that identifies electric field management as a key factor in improving organic optoelectronic devices.
National Taiwan University
13 Mar 2026
A Taiwan-oriented study in Gut shows that gastric cancer is shaped by complex interactions between environmental exposure, microbes, host, and tumor biology. The findings reveal distinct cancer routes and targets linked to prognosis and potential treatment opportunities.
National Taiwan University
13 Mar 2026
By placing single-atom-thick adlayers of p-block metals on commonly employed gold electrodes (d-block), a research team at National Taiwan University has successfully quantified the "interfacial hopping integral" between molecules and electrodes. This new model establishes a universal descriptor to predict conductance trends in single-molecule junctions, resolving long-standing variations in molecular measurements.
Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo (UTokyo-IIS)
12 Mar 2026
Researchers from Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo develop a mutual information estimator capable of accurately measuring information flow to biological outputs without needing input quantities
Lingnan University
12 Mar 2026
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region announced today (March 12) the appointment of Lingnan University President and Wai Kee Kau Chair Professor of Data Science Prof S. Joe Qin as a member of the Board of Directors of the Hong Kong Artificial Intelligence Research and Development Institute. He has been appointed for a two-year term from 13 March 2026 to 12 March 2028.
Tohoku University
12 Mar 2026
Researchers found that Y-doping (adding yttrium) to an inexpensive nickel catalyst was the key to speeding up an otherwise sluggish reaction that results in hydrogen – which can be used as a sustainable fuel.
Hiroshima University
11 Mar 2026
The famed Japanese green tea powder may suppress nerve activity associated with sneezing in hay fever, according to a study in mice.
Osaka Metropolitan University
11 Mar 2026
Changes in male hormones and excessive sugar intake work together in progressing liver damage
Tohoku University
10 Mar 2026
Wearable medical devices, like exoskeletons, often rely on soft actuators, materials that convert electrical energy into motion. But traditional actuators often use stiff metallic materials that limit mobility. Now, an international research group has developed soft yarn actuator fibers that can bend, contract, and produce complex movements when electricity is applied.
Lingnan University
10 Mar 2026
The Lingnan University Institute for Advanced Study (LUIAS) hosted a conferment ceremony today, 10 March, to honour Prof Guillermo Sapiro, Augustine Family Professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Princeton University and Distinguished Engineer at Apple, Inc. He was formally appointed a Lingnan Fellow in recognition of his remarkable academic achievements and significant contributions in the field.