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The University of Osaka
22 Apr 2026
Researchers at The University of Osaka have developed a catalyst that uses vibrational energy to convert carbon dioxide (CO2) into carbon monoxide (CO), an important industrial feedstock. The work demonstrates a new piezocatalytic route for CO2 conversion at low temperature and ambient pressure, offering a potential path toward future low-energy carbon recycling technologies.
Tohoku University
22 Apr 2026
For 70 years, we have assumed that “attempt time” in nanomagnets is one nanosecond. For the first time ever, this value was measured experimentally by researchers at Tohoku University. Spoiler alert: it’s more than one nanosecond!
Lingnan University
21 Apr 2026
The Lingnan University Institute for Advanced Study (LUIAS) held a conferment ceremony today, 21 April, to honour two internationally famous scholars. Prof Arnold B. Bakker, a leading authority in work and organisational psychology at Erasmus University Rotterdam, was appointed a Lingnan Fellow. Prof M. Jae Moon, an eminent scholar in public management and digital governance from Yonsei University, Korea, received the title of Senior Lingnan Scholar.
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
21 Apr 2026
Engineers at NIMS develop a system that captures all the elements of trial and error in material design, enabling reliable reproduction of the reasoning processes and results
Hiroshima University
21 Apr 2026
Floatable beads made from chitosan and cellulose acetate and enhanced with bentonite were engineered to effectively clean oil from water. The beads showed good oil adsorption capacity while remaining easy to collect from the water surface.
Osaka Metropolitan University
21 Apr 2026
Wireless signals do not travel well through the human body, especially in high-frequency bands, such as the UWB band, making it difficult for swallowable medical devices to reliably send data outside the body. By accounting for how different frequencies behave in the body, researchers adjusted each part of the signal to match how it is absorbed and distorted by tissue, creating a stronger, clearer signal at the receiver.
Tohoku University
21 Apr 2026
A picture (of the eye) is worth a thousand words to this AI system that predicts the risk for major diseases like diabetes, based on the gap between the patient’s real age and the estimated retinal age.
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
21 Apr 2026
- Strengthens high school students’ advanced inquiry capabilities through collaboration between DGIST faculty and school teachers
- Provides systematic support, from mentoring during the semester to intensive research during vacations and final presentations
City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK)
21 Apr 2026
An international research team led by the Department of Mechanical Engineering at CityUHK has successfully developed a breakthrough technology, called “Liquid Droplet Mops”, which only uses a minimal amount of water to effectively remove dust and pollutants from solar panel surfaces, significantly enhancing cleaning efficiency while conserving water.
The University of Osaka
21 Apr 2026
For many years, designing synthetic polymer systems has been inspired by the hierarchical self-assembly of folded proteins into functional nanostructures. However, extending folding-based design principles to small synthetic molecules has remained elusive. In particular, luminescent molecules with complex three-dimensional structures were considered difficult to assemble.
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
21 Apr 2026
- DGIST Prof. Moon Cheil’s team reports the discovery of two immune cell mechanisms operating within the brain’s olfactory system during the early stages of dementia
- Identifies region-specific immune response roles (“tailored firefighters”), paving the way for early diagnosis and personalized treatment
- Published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia, a leading journal in Alzheimer’s disease research
Singapore University of Technology and Design
21 Apr 2026
Researchers reveal a powerful new way to precisely tune quantum defects, opening the door to ultra-sensitive next-generation sensors
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
21 Apr 2026
- Prof. Kim Bong-hoon’s team implements a smart fabric-based sensor that can collect sweat automatically and analyze multiple biosignals simultaneously.
- It measures electrolytes, metabolites, and movement all at once using minute amounts of sweat: Customized healthcare is expected.
- The paper was selected as a cover article in “Small Structures,” a prestigious international journal in the field of nanotechnology and materials science.
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
21 Apr 2026
- Implements a mathematical model by applying open innovation dynamics to AI learning mechanisms
- Expected to resolve structural issues of general AI, such as excessive energy consumption and privacy concerns
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
21 Apr 2026
- Prof. Jong-Soo Lee’s team realizes a “hybrid photosensor” combining quantum dots and two-dimensional semiconductors
- Proposes a low-cost, large-area platform to replace expensive conventional sensors; successfully fabricates a 32×32 pixel image sensor array
- Published in the world-leading materials science journal Advanced Materials
Lingnan University
20 Apr 2026
Lingnan University and Yuanpei College of Peking University (PKU) organised the Lingnan-Yuanpei STEM Summer Academy (LYSSA) jointly for the third consecutive year.
Sungkyunkwan University
20 Apr 2026
In collaboration with Clarivate, Professor Nam-Gyu Park’s research team highlights the rapid growth of solid-state implementation since its first successful realization in 2012
Ehime University
20 Apr 2026
An Ehime University research group has discovered that antiaromatic molecules, typically unstable, can form stable dimers through π-stacking. The homoHPHAC cation, despite its positive charge, adopts a slightly offset stacked structure. This interaction induces electronic reorganization, partially attenuating antiaromaticity. The findings reveal a new mode of molecular assembly for antiaromatic molecules and provide insights for designing functional π-conjugated materials.
National Taiwan University
20 Apr 2026
Researchers uncovered that an orthogonal molecular architecture directs the formation of a rare double-cable structure, offering a new blueprint for advancing the fundamental design of energy-active materials. By guiding charges to move along separate pathways, the new design minimizes energy loss and boosts clean energy generation.
Sungkyunkwan University
20 Apr 2026
Simultaneous greenhouse gas capture and electricity generation marks a paradigm shift from energy-consuming to energy-producing systems
National Taiwan University
17 Apr 2026
This study uses an IO-MFA model to reveal that recycled polyester is currently concentrated in low-value industries, identifying high-value invisible pathways in indirect supply chains to foster strategic industrial matchmaking. It provides a data-driven framework for policymakers to design "pull" mechanisms, such as mandatory recycled content, to redirect materials toward higher-margin economic streams.
Tohoku University
17 Apr 2026
Researchers have created a new database that employs AI to filter jargon and eliminate the need for users to have specialist programming skills. Called StableOx-Cat, the database identifies stable metal oxide electrocatalysts, making it easier to discover better materials for clean energy technologies.
Kavli Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe (Kavli IPMU)
17 Apr 2026
Researchers including Kavli IPMU's Tadayuki Takahashi have achieved the world's first direct observation of muonic molecules in resonance states using a high-resolution x-ray detector.
Lingnan University
16 Apr 2026
The Hong Kong SAR imports over 90 per cent of its food, and it can be very difficult when food safety incidents occur to trace the source across a complex supply chain. Prof Leng Mingming, Dean of the Faculty of Business and Chair Professor of Operations and Risk Management at Lingnan University, has published a new study proposing the introduction of a unified product tracing system across the food supply chain.
16 Apr 2026
New research reveals unexpected intruders in a classic tropical tree–ant relationship, raising concerns for forest recovery in human‑altered landscapes.
Tohoku University
16 Apr 2026
What if AI could discover breakthrough materials before we even test them? A new physics-informed AI model makes discovery faster and more reliable. This approach could reshape the future of electronics.
Sungkyunkwan University
16 Apr 2026
A new study published in Nature addresses long-standing technical barriers that have hindered the commercialization of metalenses
National Taiwan University
16 Apr 2026
Researchers from National Taiwan University break traditional frameworks by unveiling a new symmetry-transition mechanism in ZrO2 thin films, achieving ultra-stable antiferroelectric behavior for up to one hundred million cycles.
Tohoku University
15 Apr 2026
A once-theoretical structure is now shaping the future of computing. Researchers have uncovered key properties of magnetic skyrmions, ultra-stable, 2 nm vortex-like structures that could enable next-gen memory with extremely low power consumption. Even more surprising? They can form in materials once thought impossible.
Ehime University
15 Apr 2026
Seismicity decreases with depth, though it turns to increase in the mantle transition zone. It has been believed that pressure-induced phase transitions of olivine are the cause of high seismicity in the mantle transition zone. We experimentally showed that a diffusionless phase transition of olivine to poirierite triggers faulting. Our findings provide a natural explanation for the cause of high seismicity in the strongly deformed areas of ‘cold’ deep subducted slabs.