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Lingnan University
09 Oct 2026
Lingnan University has achieved remarkable results in the 2026 edition of the World’s Top 2% Scientists list published by Stanford University. The 54 Lingnan scholars named represent an increase of about 25 per cent over last year’s 43.
Asia Research News
09 Oct 2026
DNA breakdown in real time, How crystals bend without breaking, Mini-brain for Parkinson’s,
Heavy water helps weather forecasts, Exploring fish diversity and Mindfulness and self-stigma. Read it all in this month's Editor's Choice
Ateneo de Manila University
09 Oct 2026
Filipino teen parents use photographs to show the challenges of growing up while raising children, helping Ateneo researchers shape parenting support.
Springer Nature
09 Oct 2026
Nearly 300,000 people may live in areas at risk of flooding in the Nepalese, Indian, and Chinese areas of the Himalayas, according to new study
The University of Osaka
08 Oct 2026
The University of Osaka, D3 Center, SANKEN, and NEC Corporation, have jointly developed RED-ONION (Research EnhanceD Osaka university Next-generation Infrastructure for Open research and innovatioN), a next-generation data transfer infrastructure designed to securely and rapidly transfer large volumes of research data—including sensitive data related to genomics and healthcare, as well as the results of its analysis and processing—in both directions between the D3 Center and SANKEN on the univer
Sungkyunkwan University
08 Oct 2026
Offering a New Strategy for Refractory Solid Tumors
Sungkyunkwan University
07 Oct 2026
Targeted platform simultaneously seeks out cancer cells and surrounding cells that support tumor growth
Sungkyunkwan University
07 Oct 2026
A compact, centimeter-scale microfluidic chip uses 444 interconnected hexagonal microchambers to model population density, spatial contact, and social distancing.
Sungkyunkwan University
07 Oct 2026
Findings suggest a new therapeutic strategy to enhance antibiotic penetration
National Taiwan University
07 Oct 2026
Water-based electrochemical devices could help convert low-temperature waste heat into electricity. However, much remains unknown about how they work, and detailed measurements at National Taiwan University are now revealing their inner workings and genuine operational efficiency.
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
07 Oct 2026
- Polymer protective layer applied to moisture-sensitive MXene surface improves stability
- Combining MXene with copper nanoparticles promotes electron transfer and methane formation
- Published in Advanced Energy Materials (IF: 25.5), an international journal in the fields of energy and materials
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
07 Oct 2026
- Three institutions, including Quantum Ventures Korea and the Korea Credit Guarantee Fund, participate in investment; accelerating advancement of the “SynK” platform and recruitment of key talent
- Robots autonomously generate maps and recover from errors; fully automated installation and maintenance help address workforce shortages in the field
- Targeting the global market following exports to Taiwan
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
07 Oct 2026
- Next-generation semiconductor process research gains momentum with substantive resource support from Fi-ra Photonics
- Supporting the stable operation of shared-use equipment to improve equipment utilization and process service efficiency
- Integrating corporate resources with research sites, reinforcing the foundation for mutually beneficial industry-academia-research collaboration
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
07 Oct 2026
- 10 courses in mathematics, science, and AI for fifth-grade elementary through second-year middle school students in Daegu and Gyeongbuk; applications open October 19
- “Working closely with DGIST faculty”: Comprehensive support ranging from hands-on laboratory experiences to career mentoring
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
07 Oct 2026
- Professor Ji-Woong Yang’s team, in collaboration with UNIST and IBS, develops the first ultra-high-resolution stretchable quantum dot display (QLED)
- Establishes key foundational technology expected to accelerate the commercialization of next-generation form factors, including wearable devices and electronic skin; published in Nature Nanotechnology, a leading journal in the field of nanotechnology
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
07 Oct 2026
- Diverse two-week program successfully concludes with a series of special lectures by seven distinguished speakers, a slogan contest, and an exhibition of outstanding companies
Sungkyunkwan University
07 Oct 2026
World-class p-type perovskite transistor performance achieved; research published in Nature
The University of Osaka
06 Oct 2026
Researchers led by the University of Osaka have directly observed a heavy-fermion state forming at the interface between a one-atom-thick ytterbium–copper layer and a copper substrate. Using synchrotron-based measurements, they showed that electrons across the interface interact to create this unusual quantum state. The finding offers a new approach to designing low-dimensional quantum materials and may help enable previously unexplored phenomena, including unconventional superconductivity.
Sungkyunkwan University
06 Oct 2026
New sensing technology uses enzymes to selectively distinguish subtle differences in sugar structures on protein surfaces
Sungkyunkwan University
06 Oct 2026
Uniform dispersion of 3.4-nanometer silver particles in stretchable rubber enhances both thermal and electrical conductivities under strain
The University of Osaka
06 Oct 2026
Researchers at the University of Osaka developed new mouse models of hypophosphatasia that reproduce dental symptoms seen in patients. The models showed that teeth, surrounding bone, and tooth-supporting tissues can be affected even when skeletal symptoms elsewhere are mild. Differences between the models suggest that specific genetic changes influence dental symptoms, providing a new platform for studying disease mechanisms and developing dental treatments tailored to severity.
Lingnan University
06 Oct 2026
The Short-legged Horned Toad (Boulenophrys brachykolos), listed as endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species, is the only known small frog species in Hong Kong belonging to the genus Boulenophrys of the family Megophryidae.
Singapore University of Technology and Design
06 Oct 2026
SUTD researchers have developed novel solutions that keep an autonomous vehicle’s perception accurate in rain, darkness and unfamiliar cities.
Sungkyunkwan University
06 Oct 2026
When leaders truly embrace change and act ethically, team members actively support new initiatives and reduce negative workplace behaviors.
The University of Osaka
06 Oct 2026
Researchers led by the University of Osaka analyzed lymphatic malformations from 34 patients and found shared molecular features regardless of whether PIK3CA mutations were detected. The PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway was activated in malformed lymphatic vessels, while spatial transcriptomics highlighted NFATC1, associated with the calcineurin-NFAT pathway, as a possible contributor to the disease pathogenesis.
National Taiwan University
06 Oct 2026
Published in Journal of Hazardous Materials, a new study reveals that atmospheric particles can have high harmful potential even when visibility is only slightly reduced, and that water-soluble organic matter and particle water content help determine whether these two effects occur together. Researchers also found that nitrate can strongly reduce visibility without causing a similar increase in harmful potential, suggesting that pollution-control strategies should consider both effects.
The University of Osaka
05 Oct 2026
Researchers at the University of Osaka have developed a method for distinguishing the L- and D-forms of amino acids based on current waveforms generated by single molecules passing through a nanogap. The L/D ratio of amino acids is a potential biosignature of life. Major features of the amino acid composition were captured for astrobiologically relevant samples. The method could be used to develop electrical instruments for extraterrestrial life detection.
Ateneo de Manila University
05 Oct 2026
Philippine Studies: Historical and Ethnographic Viewpoints has just published its latest issue, The Limits of Liberalism.
Saint Francis University
05 Oct 2026
Saint Francis University (SFU), in collaboration with the Christian Family Service Centre (CFSC), has successfully developed and validated Hong Kong’s first “WHO Disability Assessment Schedule 2.0 Traditional Chinese (Hong Kong) Version” (WHODAS 2.0 TC-HK). Led by Dr Tiffany Choi Ching-man, Associate Professor of Practice at SFU’s S.K. Yee School of Health Sciences, the research team designed the instrument specifically for Hong Kong’s community rehabilitation services.
National Taiwan University
05 Oct 2026
Bringing together expertise in geography, atmospheric sciences and civil engineering, a National Taiwan University team has discovered that invisible “rivers in the sky” form drainage systems much like rivers on land. Their new method identifies the critical upwind areas that sustain rainfall, offering a new perspective on land and water management.