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Ateneo de Manila University
06 Mar 2026
The Ateneo Laboratory for Intelligent Visual Environments (ALIVE) is eager to co-develop machine learning solutions with leading experts from various disciplines.
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
06 Mar 2026
Double Triumph: Two DGIST Student Entrepreneurs Feature on “2026 Forbes Korea 30 Under 30” List
Asia Research News Editors Choice
Asia Research News
06 Mar 2026
Kelli canines, Healthy fats in rice, Mercury and Earth in chorus, AI lights up materials discovery, Radiation detection with phones and Down to one. Read all in the latest Editor's Choice. Plus Women's Month 2026.
The opening reception of Fleeting, Fleeting Light—Imagery of Time in Chinese Art at the Chamber of Young Snow Art Exhibition Hall, Lingnan University.
Lingnan University
05 Mar 2026
In the fast pace of urban life, time slips quietly away amid daily routines. From 6 March to 4 September, the Chamber of Young Snow Art Exhibition Hall at Lingnan University presents Fleeting, Fleeting Light—Imagery of Time in Chinese Art, featuring 24 rare ink paintings, porcelain, lacquerware, and jade dating from the late Yuan dynasty to the modern era. The exhibition highlights the internationally acclaimed Space Series by Liu Kuo-sung, revered as the father of modern ink painting.
National Taiwan University
05 Mar 2026
A team of researchers from Taiwan has developed PanMETAI, an AI-powered platform that analyses metabolic fingerprints in a simple blood sample to detect pancreatic cancer at its earliest stages—when treatment is most effective—achieving up to 94% diagnostic accuracy.
Duke-NUS Medical School
05 Mar 2026
Testing air and surfaces can detect dangerous viruses earlier and more comprehensively than testing birds alone
Lingnan University will officially launch the Samuel C.C. Ting Elite Class (CCT Class) in the 2026/27 academic year.
Lingnan University
05 Mar 2026
Lingnan University announced today (4 March) that it will officially launch the Samuel C.C. Ting Elite Class (CCT Class) in the 2026/27 academic year. The Class, bearing the name of Nobel Prize-winning physicist Professor Samuel C.C. Ting, will select a group of top-performing undergraduate students from among recipients of the University Entrance Scholarships for comprehensive learning opportunities.
Eosteus chongqingensis
Springer Nature
04 Mar 2026
The oldest-known articulated bony fish and an early example of teeth from a bony fish have been detected in a collection of fossils from China. Two Nature papers offer new insights into the origins of bony fish.
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Springer Nature
04 Mar 2026
New award to celebrate researchers accelerating discovery through the use of AI and machine‑learning technologies.
Hiroshima University
04 Mar 2026
A new study from Hiroshima University showed that, among university students just entering the workforce, those with optimism about the future better manage 'reality shock' through formation of a career-related identity.
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
04 Mar 2026
- Breakthrough in solar hydrogen production efficiency of heavy-metal-free eco-friendly quantum dots through anion defect control - Demonstrates commercialization potential of sustainable energy transition materials; published in the international journal eScience
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
04 Mar 2026
- Mechanism of brain neuropeptide circuit reconstruction uncovered, paving the way for next-generation rapid-acting therapies beyond serotonin - Findings published in Molecular Psychiatry, a leading journal in molecular psychiatry
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
04 Mar 2026
- Joint research team of DGIST and KBSI developed precision protein analysis technology to identify causes of intractable diseases - Presented a new analytical horizon for developing treatments for neurodegenerative and metabolic diseases, such as dementia, Parkinson’s disease, and diabetes - Developed an innovative analytical method for structural analysis of proteins lacking Specific 3-dimensional structures
The University of Osaka
04 Mar 2026
Researchers from The University of Osaka have found that potassium KCNQ2/3 channels in the brain, which are important for suppressing cell excitability, need to be fully functional to be trafficked to the appropriate part within the nerve cell and work properly. This link between channel functionality and localization may have important consequences for the development of therapies against KCNQ2/3-related epilepsy.
Tohoku University
04 Mar 2026
What’s going on in there? An international research team developed a method to pull back the veil on the unknown processes going on inside quantum computers - which may help us build more reliable quantum machines.
Asia Research News
04 Mar 2026
In celebration of International Women's Day, Asia Research News has prepared a list of women experts who can share their expertise with journalists, along with other resources highlighting the contributions of Asian women to science.
YOKOHAMA National University
04 Mar 2026
The development of a precision positioning robot with unhindered motion can be a huge step forward for medical procedures, microfabrication, and more.
Singapore University of Technology and Design
03 Mar 2026
MediaTek, a global leader in wireless communications and semiconductors, has established a joint research laboratory with the Singapore University of Technology and Design to advance communications and connectivity through AI-powered, satellite-connected, and greener wireless networks. The partnership, MediaTek’s first in Singapore, represents a total investment of over S$34 million to accelerate 6G research and prototype development.
The University of Osaka
03 Mar 2026
Diastereomers are molecules with identical structures that are not mirror images of each other, described as anti or syn for molecules without rings. Researchers at The University of Osaka developed a strategy for using a rigid cage-like molecule to produce an anti-diastereomer in high yield. This diastereomer can only be obtained as a minor byproduct by traditional methods. The strategy is expected to become a key technology for making medicines and other bioactive substances.
The unveiling ceremony of the plaque is officiated by the Honourable Augustine Wong, JP, Mr Victor Chan, Mr Mason Wu, Mr Anthony Wu, Mr Jason Wu, Ms Tansy Lau, Ms Monica Wu, and President Qin (from left to right).
Lingnan University
03 Mar 2026
Lingnan University held the Naming Ceremony of the Wu Jieh Yee Lingnan Hub and the Wu Jieh Yee School of Interdisciplinary Studies (WJYSIS) today, 3 March. The University also announced the creation of a dedicated research fund to support faculty members and students conducting interdisciplinary research using artificial intelligence (AI) and data science to develop innovative solutions to pressing societal challenges.
Tohoku University
03 Mar 2026
A team led by researchers at Tohoku University have taken the first step toward developing antiferromagnetic technology. They detected a liquid-crystal phase that may change the game for spintronic devices.
National Taiwan University
03 Mar 2026
Pink1-mediated Parkin activation is insufficient to allow Parkin binding to dysfunctional mitochondria in NME3-defective cells. NME3-regulated lipid signal separates mitochondria from endoplasmic reticulum tethering for PINK1-mediated Parkin binding on depolarized mitochondria.
Henna Liu says that she is honoured to participate as a student, showcasing the confidence, cultural literacy, and social awareness of youth from Hong Kong SAR.
Lingnan University
03 Mar 2026
The grand final of the 15th Miss China Pageant was recently held on 28 February in Putian, Fujian Province. Representing the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Lingnan University Year Four Human Resource Management student Henna Liu Yeuk-tung competed against more than 30 top finalists who had advanced to the national stage. Demonstrating the cultural literacy, confidence, and talent of Hong Kong youth, she achieved an impressive fourth-place finish, bringing pride to Hong Kong.
Duke-NUS Medical School
02 Mar 2026
Discovery reveals how drug-resistant tumours can shift into a state that responds better to chemotherapy.
Hepatitis B virus RNA (HBV RNS) predicts hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) despite viral suppression. Serum HBV RNA levels at viral suppression predict HCC development in nucleos(t)ide analogue-treated patients with chronic hepatitis B, outperforming HBV core-related antigen (HBcrAg) alone. (Adapted from Kumada et al., Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics, December 2, 2025)
Hiroshima University
02 Mar 2026
Researchers at Hiroshima University and Gifu Kyoritsu University identified Hepatitis B RNA serum levels as a biomarker that more accurately stratifies risk of liver cancer in individuals who have been functionally cured of chronic hepatitis B.
National Taiwan University
02 Mar 2026
We uncover moiré-induced electronic reconstruction in PtSe2/PtTe2 heterobilayers, where interfacial hybridization, geometric corrugation, and spin–orbit coupling generate emergent flat bands and distinctive eye-shaped band splitting, as directly confirmed by combined DFT and ARPES measurements.
National Taiwan University
02 Mar 2026
Chemists at National Taiwan University and collaborators discovered that a seemingly solid, nonporous crystal can “come alive” when heated. A two-step transformation releases trapped molecules, drives a vivid blue → green → yellow glow, and even propels the crystal forward through bubble-powered motion.
City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK)
01 Mar 2026
A research team at CityUHK has discovered for the first time that the naturally occurring porous ceramic structure within sea urchin spines possesses an unexpected capability for mechanoelectrical perception.
Nearly 200 higher education leaders from all over the world visit the Lingnan University campus.
Lingnan University
28 Feb 2026
Lingnan University welcomed nearly 200 higher education leaders from all over the world at its Tuen Mun campus today (27 February). The visit was one of the main activities of the 2026 Asia-Pacific Association for International Education (APAIE) Conference and Exhibition.
The University of Osaka
27 Feb 2026
Researchers from The University of Osaka have found that a specific signaling pathway, the integrin αV–YAP–CTGF axis in liver sinusoidal endothelial cells, may be associated with the development of liver fibrosis, portal hypertension, and liver cancer in patients with chronic liver congestion. These findings have important implications for the development of therapies aimed at preventing more severe forms of liver disease.