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Five of the seven elite student-athletes enrolled for the 2026/27 academic year. Front row from left: Siu Ka-chun, Hui Chi-man, Ma Yik-sin; back row from left: Ma Yik-fei, Kwok Chun-yan.
Lingnan University
11 Aug 2026
Lingnan University has always actively supported the holistic development of local athletes. This year, the University has admitted seven elite athletes, a record intake, through the Student-Athlete Learning Support and Admission Scheme (SALSA Scheme). They include four cyclists, Ma Yik-sin, Ma Yik-fei, Kwok Chun-yan, and Siu Ka-chun; triathlete Lam Lok-shi; tenpin bowler Amen Yuen Cheuk-hin; and high jumper Hui Chi-man.
National Taiwan University
11 Aug 2026
1. Developed pH-responsive modified starch granules to protect unstable bioactive compounds, e.g. ellagic acid. 2. Providing the shielding and successfully minimized leakage under simulated gastric conditions (pH 1.2) and achieved high-efficiency, controlled liberation in simulated intestinal fluid (pH 6.8) for targeted releasing.
Sungkyunkwan University
11 Aug 2026
• Engineered a DHB prodrug-based oral nano-emulsion with enhanced bioavailability, dramatically improving the efficacy of immune checkpoint blockade therapy
Impart
10 Aug 2026
A ruined stone temple in the Neelum Valley of Pakistan, Sharada Peeth has long been revered as one of the Shakti Pithas and has been an important pilgrimage site, particularly for Kashmiri Pandits. Its distinctive Kashmiri stone temple architecture, historical accounts, and religious traditions reflect the site's continued significance in the cultural history of Kashmir.
Hiroshima University
10 Aug 2026
Airborne genetic material could transform biodiversity and biosecurity monitoring, but researchers say major gaps in sampling, interpretation, and governance must be closed first before suitable technologies can be deployed.
The University of Osaka
10 Aug 2026
A spinout from the University of Osaka is developing a slim, lightweight, single-use endoscope designed specifically for gastric cancer screening. By simplifying conventional endoscope design, the device aims to reduce patient discomfort, lower costs, and lessen the burden on healthcare professionals. Its disposable format removes the need for cleaning and disinfection, while future integration with AI and digital platforms could support more accessible and efficient screening.
Lingnan University Master’s students present "Who Cares?", an exhibition of diverse perspectives on care curated by a new generation of art professionals.
Lingnan University
08 Aug 2026
Lingnan University’s annual student exhibition "Who Cares?" will open with a ceremony on 10 August at 5:00 pm and will be open to the public from 11 to 17 August. The exhibition offers a new-generation curatorial perspective where viewers are invited to re-examine the meaning of "care" from different viewpoints.
Hands stretch a clear flexible polymer film in front of green plants in an agricultural field under sunlight.
Newcastle University in Singapore
08 Aug 2026
Smart polymers and natural rubber research point to greener materials through durability, repairability and lifecycle design.
Hiroshima University
07 Aug 2026
Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) can be difficult to treat once it develops, making prevention especially important. In a retrospective study, a Hiroshima University researcher found that quantitative measurements extracted from CT images taken before treatment, when analyzed with machine learning, could distinguish patients who later developed the condition from those who did not—an early step toward predicting MRONJ risk before bone resorption inhibitor therapy begins.
Comparison of final height SDS (Standard Deviation Scores) from the time of short stature diagnosis to final height between patients with and without GH therapy. (Adapted from Maiko Shimomura et al. Frontiers in Endocrinology. May 20, 2026).
Hiroshima University
07 Aug 2026
Growth impairment is a common late effect of childhood stem cell transplantation. A Japan-wide study found that growth hormone therapy improves adult height, but prior radiation therapy and transplant-related complications negatively affect how much children benefit.
Kanazawa University
07 Aug 2026
C/EBPγ coordinates cancer cell plasticity and DNA repair in lung adenocarcinoma, revealing a potential target against therapy resistance.
Kanazawa University
07 Aug 2026
High-coverage Jomon and Yayoi genomes reveal continuity with modern Japanese, continental ancestry, and prehistoric starch adaptations in Japan.
Kanazawa University
07 Aug 2026
Kanazawa University, Japan – Research group led by Prof. Keiichi Hirano and Assistant Prof. Akira Matsumoto have developed a novel synthetic method for the selective cleavage of strong carbon–hydrogen (C–H) bonds while preserving weaker carbon–silicon (C–Si) bonds. This transformation enables the upgrading of structurally simple α-silyl alcohols into functionalized derivatives that are difficult to access by conventional methods.
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Sungkyunkwan University
07 Aug 2026
Program combining mindfulness meditation and cognitive therapy substantially reduces gaming disorder symptoms and stress
Lingnan research team uses the aviation industry as their research background, employing flight simulators to test different modes of human-machine collaboration. The team utilises the multi-attribute task battery (MATB), developed by NASA, to mimic work scenarios where operators have to multitask, and analyses how the distribution of decision-making and control authority between humans and intelligent systems affects safety, work efficiency, and user experience.
Lingnan University
06 Aug 2026
Human retention of decision-making control can reduce fatigue and maintain task mastery
The University of Osaka
06 Aug 2026
Researchers from the University of Osaka, Gunma University and Kyushu University created lipid mimic molecules that form “island”-like groups called lipid domains in artificial lipid membranes. The domains are thermally stable because the propellor-shaped moiety of the lipid mimic molecules interlock and the surrounding lipids fit into the spaces between.
Ateneo de Manila University
06 Aug 2026
The new research may pave the way for accurately forecasting heavy monsoon rains up to several days in advance.
remote working space in small city
Osaka Metropolitan University
06 Aug 2026
Nationwide study in Japan suggests fully remote work and stable long-term care costs can buffer life satisfaction in shrinking small and medium-sized cities
Sungkyunkwan University
06 Aug 2026
Success in reducing battery energy consumption by 88.7% compared to existing tech through fusion research of Drone + AI + FPGA
National Taiwan University
06 Aug 2026
Researchers from National Taiwan University have developed a sunlight-powered catalyst that converts carbon dioxide into methane more efficiently. By carefully combining copper and zinc on black silicon, the team uncovered how light changes the catalyst during the reaction, providing new clues for producing renewable fuels.
Leading AI scholar Prof Xie Haoran of Lingnan University has been elected a new member of the Hong Kong Academy of Engineering (HKAE) Young Member Section in 2026, becoming the fifth Lingnan professor to be elected as a Fellow or Young Member of the HKAE.
Lingnan University
05 Aug 2026
Prof Xie Haoran, Associate Dean of the School of Data Science, Professor and Person-in-Charge of the Division of Artificial Intelligence at Lingnan University, has been elected a new member of the Hong Kong Academy of Engineering (HKAE) Young Member Section (YMS) in 2026.
Tohoku University
05 Aug 2026
As climate change drives up temperatures worldwide and water becomes scarce, how can we make sure crops survive? Tohoku University researchers have identified a new class of small molecules that enhances plant drought tolerance.
Sungkyunkwan University
05 Aug 2026
Development of a novel single-atom-based electrode technology that significantly expands the operating voltage window of aqueous supercapacitors.
Osaka Metropolitan University
05 Aug 2026
Numerical model explains why increasing ultrasonic power reduces chemical reaction rates in sonochemistry
AIMX Singapore, TechInnovation, AI GRAVITY
Asia Research News Partnerships
05 Aug 2026
AIMX Singapore 2026 Unites Three Flagship Platforms in a Landmark Convergence of Innovation, Technology and Industry
National Taiwan University
05 Aug 2026
A county-wide program in Taiwan combined risk-based screening with decentralized treatment, dramatically improving hepatitis C diagnosis and cure while projecting liver cancer and mortality reductions that meet the World Health Organization's elimination targets by 2030.1.
Flowering plants
Springer Nature
05 Aug 2026
The flowering plant Saxifraga candelabrum has been confirmed as a new carnivorous lineage, according to research published in Nature Communications, supporting a prediction made by Charles Darwin about the plants.
Sungkyunkwan University
05 Aug 2026
Achieves world-record efficiency under ambient room temperature and pressure, accelerating the era of greenhouse gas upcycling.
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
04 Aug 2026
- Bringing much-needed funding to regional startups, activating a growth acceleration network supporting startups from the seed stage through Series A and B - Co-CEOs JaeHyung Koo and Moon Jong Choi resolve to “translate outstanding research achievements from the laboratory into tangible outcomes in industry”
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
04 Aug 2026
- More than 300 Participants Competed in Rowing Events at Tangeum Lake in Chungju on July 25–26 - Yong-Cheol Cho, Dean of Admissions and Student Affairs: “Rowing Builds Physical Endurance and Teamwork... We Will Continue to Fully Support Students’ Balanced Growth”