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Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo (UTokyo-IIS)
03 Jul 2025
Using a global ocean model, researchers from the Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo, and the Institute of Environmental Radioactivity, Fukushima University, found that short- and long-term contribution of treated water released from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant on oceanic tritium concentration beyond the vicinity of the discharge site is negligible, even in climate change scenarios
Osaka Metropolitan University
03 Jul 2025
Comparing picosecond and nanosecond lasers usage with a newly developed index
The University of Osaka
03 Jul 2025
Researchers from SANKEN, The University of Osaka, have revealed a technique for exploiting the catalytic action of hydrogen in platinum to reverse the degradation of magnetization. This method can be used to increase the robustness of next-generation computer chips based on thin magnetic films.
The University of Osaka
03 Jul 2025
Researchers from The University of Osaka have developed a method to visualize and reconstruct individual urban plants in different seasons using AI and street view images. The novel Seasonal Species-Specific Plant View Index allows urban designers to enhance the ecological sustainability and the well-being of city dwellers by incorporating diverse plant configurations, colors, and seasonality into current and future urban green spaces.
Hiroshima University
02 Jul 2025
Findings based on efforts in Sera Town, Japan showed the pneumococcal vaccination support program reversed the previously increasing trend in pneumonia mortality rate in the community.
Tohoku University
02 Jul 2025
Researchers have explored how artificial intelligence and machine learning are helping scientists identify catalysts for methane pyrolysis, a reaction that produces hydrogen without emitting carbon dioxide.
National Taiwan University
02 Jul 2025
Operando X-ray spectroscopy is a powerful tool for probing electrocatalyst dynamics—but intense X-ray exposure can distort structural insights. This study reveals flux- and dose-dependent artifact thresholds and proposes practical protocols to ensure accurate, artifact-free measurements.
Lingnan University
02 Jul 2025
To highlight the active role and impactful contributions of Hong Kong’s higher education sector in integrating with national development, Lingnan University hosted a sharing session themed “Impact of Quality Education” at the Yuanzhi Business School in Guangzhou on 1 July— the 28th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).
Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
01 Jul 2025
A new nanoparticle capable of carrying much higher doses of drugs while staying stable for extended periods could make treatments more effective
Tohoku University
01 Jul 2025
Barth syndrome is a rare genetic disorder with no known cure. Researchers at Tohoku University examined a new oral drug called MA-5 that could provide life-changing relief to these young patients.
Hiroshima University
01 Jul 2025
Dietary prebiotics may induce an increase in brain GABA levels through the regulation of gut microbiota, which can be a major point for reducing or even treating these occurrences of certain neurological diseases in individuals.
Ateneo de Manila University
01 Jul 2025
Ateneo biologists confirm invasive tinfoil barb in Laguna de Bay, warning it could disrupt native fish and harm local ecosystems.
Lingnan University
01 Jul 2025
Lingnan University in Hong Kong held a flag-raising ceremony to celebrate the 28th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).
National Taiwan University
01 Jul 2025
A new self-powered water sensor uses wave energy to monitor pollutants like heavy metals, microplastics, and pesticides—no battery needed.
The University of Osaka
30 Jun 2025
Inspired by a simple children's toy, a jumping popper toy, researchers have unlocked a key to designing more agile and predictable soft robots. Soft robots, made from flexible materials, hold immense promise for delicate tasks, but their complex movements have been difficult to predict and control, especially dynamic actions like jumping.
National Taiwan University
30 Jun 2025
The high recurrence rate of bladder cancer is often attributed to inadequate tumor visualization and localization. To address this limitation, the Hotliposome group at National Taiwan University has developed a mucoadhesive nanoplatform, HMSN(E)-SH, which selectively targets tumor tissue and enhances imaging precision, supporting the advancement of non-invasive diagnostic strategies.
Tohoku University
27 Jun 2025
A group of researchers have observed images from the James Webb Space Telescope. The images were like a time machine, allowing the researchers to understand how these galaxies built their disks over history and compare this to how our own Milky Way formed.
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
27 Jun 2025
- DGIST’s proximity to Harvard’s and Caltech’s rankings demonstrates world-class research power
Lingnan University
27 Jun 2025
Lingnan University in Hong Kong welcomes the Audit Report by the Quality Assurance Council (QAC) of the University Grants Committee (UGC) today, 27 June. The Audit Panel praises Lingnan’s robust governance and quality management systems for managing academic standards and academic quality, and commends their proactive approach to digital innovation as reflected in the Strategic Plan since the appointment of the President, Prof S. Joe Qin.
27 Jun 2025
Chinese and Australian scientists have reported the discovery of twenty new bat viruses in research published this week.
Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo (UTokyo-IIS)
27 Jun 2025
Researchers from the Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo, have developed nanoscale ‘molecular flasks’ based on single molecules of bottlebrush polymers to carefully control polymerization reactions in extremely small spaces
Osaka Metropolitan University
27 Jun 2025
Lifesaving deep learning model developed using standard radiographs
University of the Philippines Diliman
27 Jun 2025
After nearly a decade of laboratory work, the research team has confirmed three new forest mice species. This raises the number of endemic mammals on Mindoro to twelve, cementing the island as the smallest known island where mammal speciation has taken place.
National Taiwan University
26 Jun 2025
In the 2D ferromagnet Fe5GeTe2, researchers reveal atomic-scale coherence linking charge density waves, Kondo physics, and ferromagnetism—the first direct observation of synchronized electric and magnetic quantum states.
The University of Osaka
26 Jun 2025
Researchers from The University of Osaka observed the reactions of Japanese macaques to the deaths of their companions. They found that some macaques remained near and even groomed the dead, especially if they had been close companions. These findings suggest that macaques, like humans, may exhibit emotion-based responses to death.
Kanazawa University
26 Jun 2025
Researchers at the Nano Life Science Institute (WPI-NanoLSI), Kanazawa University, report in Small, a weekly peer-reviewed scientific journal covering nanotechnology, published by Wiley-WCH, Germany, how short peptides self-assemble linearly on atomically-thick solid surfaces, such as graphite and MoS₂.
The University of Osaka
25 Jun 2025
A groundbreaking study led by a global research consortium offers new hope for patients with mycetoma, a neglected tropical disease. Researchers using an insect model and transcriptome analysis have unravelled the mechanism of iron regulation between host tissue and the mycetoma grain, a fungal mass characteristic of the disease.
Tohoku University
25 Jun 2025
It’s common knowledge that preventing diabetes decreases the chance of mortality. But even within those with “normal” blood glucose levels, is there an optimal number for reducing the risk of other diseases such as heart disease or cancer? A small farming community in the Tohoku region may have provided medical researchers with the clues they have been looking for.
Impart
25 Jun 2025
In 1938, archaeologists discovered an ivory statuette of a goddess in the ruins of the Roman city of Pompeii, which was buried under ash for thousands of years after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE. Who was this goddess — Lakshmi, the Hindu deity of wealth and prosperity or Venus, the Roman goddess of beauty — and why was she in Pompeii?
National Taiwan University
25 Jun 2025
Scientists at National Taiwan University have developed a new microfluidic system that can detect subtle chemical fingerprints from bacteria—helping identify even antibiotic-resistant strains. This technology could help physicians quickly and accurately diagnose infections in hospitals.