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The University of Osaka
19 Aug 2026
Researchers at the University of Osaka discovered that people who reach extreme old age have an unusual immune system. Around the age of 100, they develop large numbers of rare immune cells that resemble those seen in people fighting cancer, allowing them to remain highly active in their supercentenarian years. The findings suggest that the immune system can adapt with age and may help protect some people from disease to support exceptional longevity.
Hiroshima University
19 Aug 2026
In a global first, Hiroshima University researchers demonstrate that food processing liquid waste can be used and reused to produce two omega-3 fatty acids by the cultivation of Aurantiochytrium sp., a marine microorganism.
Ateneo de Manila University
19 Aug 2026
The event connected Ateneans with one-stop support for research, publishing, creative work, innovation, IP, ethics, and communication.
Hiroshima University
19 Aug 2026
Feeding bacteria a cheap agricultural by-product enables the production of high-value biomaterials with promising biomedical and industrial applications.
The University of Osaka
19 Aug 2026
Researchers at the University of Osaka, Shimane University, and Kyoto Sangyo University have now theoretically identified an unusual pattern of vibrations that emerges just before a crystal made of regularly arranged grains yields. Many vibrational modes soften simultaneously along particular directions, while long-wavelength waves travel more slowly than shorter ones. The findings reveal a possible physical precursor to failure in highly ordered particulate materials.
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
19 Aug 2026
- Degrees awarded to a total of 179 graduates: 46 doctoral, 74 master’s, and 59 bachelor’s degrees
- Graduate stories, including that of Seo Young Yang, who published in a world-renowned journal with an IF of 81.2, and Eunho Chung, a “next-generation engineer,” draw attention
- PyungHwa Group Chairperson Jong Seok Kim awarded an honorary doctorate in engineering
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
19 Aug 2026
- Joint research under the Ministry of Science and ICT’s “Agentic AI” project in collaboration with Medical Park Co., Ltd. and Yonsei University’s University Industry Foundation
- Professors Jaesok Yu and Kyungseo Park’s research team to establish “five core AI agents” with patient safety as top priority, demonstrating the research capabilities of DGIST’s “College of AI,” scheduled to launch in 2027
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
19 Aug 2026
- Collaborative interdisciplinary research with Professor Taeyoung Lee’s team at Kyungpook National University Hospital, with research paper published in one of the world’s leading journals in psychiatry
- Elucidating the mechanisms of schizophrenia through the convergence of neuroscience and clinical medicine, “laying the groundwork for the development of new therapeutic technologies”
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
19 Aug 2026
- A joint research team led by Professor Ji Won Um and researchers from Stanford University develops LATeNT, a novel optical control platform.
- A single light stimulus enables sustained inhibition followed by complete recovery within 24 hours—a next-generation optical control switch that overcomes existing limitations
- Successfully identifies the causes of brain disorders and controls insulin secretion, with the findings published in the world-renowned journal Nature Methods
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
19 Aug 2026
- Collaborating with Japan’s National Institute for Physiological Sciences, the Korea Brain Research Institute, the Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, and other institutions, conducting 10-year joint research on ion channels
- Leading the development of foundational technologies for treating intractable neurological disorders through the convergence of AI and structural biology
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
19 Aug 2026
- Demonstrates target detection performance approaching 100%, with errors of less than 1 m even during high-speed driving and under adverse conditions
- Expected applications across various mobility fields, including autonomous vehicles, connected cars, and drones
- Published in the internationally renowned journal IEEE Wireless Communications Letters
Newcastle University in Singapore
18 Aug 2026
A new auxetic composite sandwich improved vibration damping by up to eightfold while avoiding the added thickness and external limiters often used in passive isolation systems.
Lingnan University
18 Aug 2026
Prof S. Joe Qin, President and Wai Kee Kau Chair Professor of Data Science of Lingnan University, and Lingnan Fellow of the Lingnan University Institute for Advanced Study (LUIAS) and internationally renowned chemical engineering scholar Prof Ignacio E. Grossmann attended the 22nd IEEE International Conference on Automation Science and Engineering (IEEE CASE 2026) in Shenyang, Liaoning Province.
Ateneo de Manila University
18 Aug 2026
The University is helping shape a national innovation blueprint to turn university research into technologies, products, industries, and community solutions.
Tohoku University
18 Aug 2026
It’s a fish-eat-fish world out there. A new model by researchers at Tohoku University’s WPI-AIMEC and JAMSTEC may help us better understand these complex ocean relationships. Don’t forget: this food chain involves us too!
Tohoku University
18 Aug 2026
A recent study has tracked survivors of the Great East Japan Earthquake over a 15-year period, discovering that continuous monitoring of mental-health care is critical for early intervention.
The University of Osaka
18 Aug 2026
A team led by researchers from the University of Osaka has used acoustic tweezers to analyze the mechanical properties of biopolymer droplets without needing to physically touch the material. Using this method, the team investigated the stiffness of condensates of a model biopolymer. This technique will further the knowledge of biopolymer droplets and their roles in cellular biology, and may lead to the discovery of novel methods of treating diseases caused by the dysfunction of these droplets.
Duke-NUS Medical School
18 Aug 2026
Kidney disease can remain hidden until it becomes life-threatening: up to half of cases may go undiagnosed, despite simple blood and urine tests that can detect it early. This stark message is laid out in a landmark series of research papers by a team of global experts, including scientists from Duke-NUS.
Hiroshima University
17 Aug 2026
Finding new species in unassuming settings brings light to further exploration and conservation efforts to preserve the unique diversity in groundwater environments
Tohoku University
17 Aug 2026
Researchers from Tohoku University and the University of Tokyo developed groundbreaking technology, earning a place among the Milestone 2 Awardee teams recognized in the XPRIZE Healthspan Competition.
Lingnan University
17 Aug 2026
Lingnan University’s research teams have achieved exceptional success at the Silicon Valley International Invention Festival 2026, with all 14 of their projects winning eight gold and six silver medals. One of the projects, the “GaitGPT: Evidence-Grounded AI for Bidirectional Clinical Gait Translation”, developed by a team led by Prof S.
Newcastle University in Singapore
15 Aug 2026
An open research workshop helped Newcastle University colleagues explore practical ways to share research and strengthen research culture.
Lingnan University
15 Aug 2026
A spokesperson for Lingnan University welcomed the results of the 2026 ShanghaiRanking's Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU). Lingnan rose significantly from the 901st to 1,000th band globally last year to the 601st to 700th band this year, representing an advancement of 300 places and the biggest rise among Hong Kong SAR’s eight UGC-funded universities. The university has also risen to joint 6th place within this group.
Duke-NUS Medical School
14 Aug 2026
Class of 2030 brings experience from social services, population health, traditional Chinese medicine, engineering and the arts to Singapore’s only graduate-entry medical school. Duke-NUS welcomes 78 aspiring doctors at its 20th White Coat Ceremony, the first since Professor Patrick Tan became Dean. Nearly half the cohort are former working professionals bringing experience from diverse sectors.
National Taiwan University
13 Aug 2026
Inspired by pumped-storage hydropower, a nickel-based redox reservoir enables spontaneous nitrile synthesis in organic solvents, while hydrogen gas is produced separately.
Osaka Metropolitan University
13 Aug 2026
Mitochondrial protein in brain neurons found to regulate appetite and body weight
Asia Research News
13 Aug 2026
Black hole "blast", Bacteria-detecting robot, A crab's tale, Sensors that remember, and Silk in cycling. Plus submission deadline for 2027 magazine. Read all in the latest Editor's Choice.
Lingnan University
13 Aug 2026
The study aims to provide more insight for approaches to digital detox and addressing smartphone dependence, highlighting moving beyond restricting device use and more psychological interventions.
National Taiwan University
12 Aug 2026
A three-year atmospheric study in central Taiwan finds that organic particles, formed largely from reactive vapors such as those released by industrial solvents, have overtaken the sulfate and nitrate salts from vehicle and factory exhaust as the leading cause of hazy skies.
Newcastle University in Singapore
11 Aug 2026
An engineered enzyme selectively targets palmitic acid, a common C16 fatty acid, offering a possible route to higher-value food and pharmaceutical lipids.