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Osaka Metropolitan University
05 Feb 2026
A comprehensive analysis of supersulfide production in fermented soybeans
National Taiwan University
05 Feb 2026
Researchers in Taiwan demonstrate that installing solar panels above clam ponds can simultaneously support aquaculture and renewable energy under increasing climate stress. Using real-world farm data, the study shows that moderate shading lowers pond temperatures, reduces water demand, and generates clean electricity. This reveals novel, practical synergies across the Water–Energy–Food–Climate–Land nexus.
Lingnan University
05 Feb 2026
As the Year of the Horse approaches, Prof Cai Zongqi, Director of the Advanced Institute for Global Chinese Studies and Lee Wing Tat Chair Professor of Chinese Literature of Lingnan University, and Mr Jerry Wang Junzhe, Research Officer of the Advanced Institute for Global Chinese Studies, offer a detailed interpretation of the Horse zodiac sign from the cultural perspectives of customs, classical texts, history, management, and literature, and link this explanation to contemporary Chinese New Y
Hokkaido University
05 Feb 2026
Using a new method to track groundwater levels and greenhouse gas emissions, researchers uncover the climate impact of Southeast Asia’s peatlands.
Tohoku University
05 Feb 2026
Researchers at Tohoku University have developed a much more efficient way to produce ethylamine - a crucial component for dyes, pharmaceuticals, and more. It all starts with a catalyst.
National Taiwan University
05 Feb 2026
A new meta-analysis shows that when people eat may be as important as how long they eat. Eating earlier in the day appears to support better metabolic health than eating late, even within time-restricted eating patterns.
Tohoku University
04 Feb 2026
We may be closer to unravelling the mystery of how the dry, arid Mars used to be covered in water from new research that focuses on an unexpected event (a powerful dust storm) at an unexpected time (Northern Hemisphere summer).
Springer Nature
04 Feb 2026
Nearly 40% of new cancer cases worldwide in 2022 may be associated with modifiable risk factors, according to an analysis of 36 cancer types from 185 countries, published in Nature Medicine. The findings suggest that reducing exposures such as tobacco smoking, certain infections, and alcohol use remains essential for cancer prevention.
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
04 Feb 2026
- Demonstrated competitiveness in interdisciplinary medical technology from research to industry through magnetic-based next-generation medical technology.
- Joined one of the most prestigious medical societies in Korea for interdisciplinary medical and engineering research.
Osaka Metropolitan University
04 Feb 2026
When cultivated tobacco is crossed with a wild relative it erases lethal genes, allowing normally fatal hybrids to survive.
04 Feb 2026
Accredited members of the media are invited to attend the Canada-in-Asia Conferences 2026 in Singapore, hosted by the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada)
Tohoku University
04 Feb 2026
Take a dive into the streamlined workflow of DIVE (Descriptive Interpretation of Visual Expression)! DIVE combines multiple AI agents to extract images from about 4,000 scientific publications to propose new materials – all within minutes.
Kanazawa University
04 Feb 2026
A potential breakthrough for jet lag and shift work-related sleep disorders. A Japanese research team has discovered a new compound that can advance the body’s internal clock—offering hope for faster recovery from jet lag and better adaptation to night-shift work. The compound, called Mic-628, specifically activates the transcription of a clock gene named Period1 (Per1). When given orally to mice, it advanced their body clocks and activity rhythms, regardless of dosing time.
Ateneo de Manila University
03 Feb 2026
How do online and offline narratives—from political speeches to news coverage to social media talk— make and unmake a democracy?
Lingnan University
03 Feb 2026
In recent years, marathons and ultradistance endurance events have grown in popularity, and are widely regarded as beneficial to both physical and mental health. A recent study conducted by the Department of Psychology at Lingnan University shows that individual personality traits play an important role in the psychological well-being derived from exercise.
Osaka Metropolitan University
03 Feb 2026
Early marine algae adapted their light-harvesting systems for weak blue-green light, suggesting how photosynthesis evolved.
03 Feb 2026
ISGlobal, supported by Rockefeller Foundation, analyzed impact of severe global aid cuts in 93 countries, with 21 in Asia. New study published in The Lancet finds slashing global aid, particularly by US and European countries, will reverse decades of progress in fighting diseases.
The University of Osaka
03 Feb 2026
Researchers from The University of Osaka compared psychological ratings of various words from humans and large language models (LLMs) along different dimensions in order to compare the ways in which they conceptualize words. Human and LLM ratings aligned closely for some attributes (such as concreteness) but diverged significantly for others (such as iconicity). This work reveals which linguistic features may be reliably estimated using LLMs.
Hiroshima University
02 Feb 2026
A Hiroshima University-led project has secured a $1.8 million grant to develop a way to store bull semen using simple refrigeration instead of costly cryopreservation, a shift that could remove a major barrier to modern dairy cattle breeding that has long shut out farmers in low-resource regions. If successful, the technology is expected to boost milk yields, stabilize incomes for small-scale dairy farmers, and improve nutrition.
Hiroshima University
02 Feb 2026
Hiroshima University researchers developed a three-factor, 12-item, questionnaire-based scale to systematically assess nursing practices that support fertility preservation decision-making in women with cancer. They show that such decision-making can be clearly defined, measured, and improved.
Lingnan University
02 Feb 2026
More than 190 students from 13 local secondary schools will take part in a year-long programme to gain hands-on experience in preparing an extremely rare whale specimen for public exhibitions scheduled for 2027.
Duke-NUS Medical School
02 Feb 2026
With one in four Singaporeans expected to be 65 and above by 2030, Duke-NUS' inaugural ageing conference addressed themes such as technology, dementia care and social connectedness.
Duke-NUS’ Centre for Ageing Research & Education marks its 10th anniversary, with the conference highlighting the need for innovative policies and practices to enhance the quality of life for Singapore's ageing population.
Kavli Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe (Kavli IPMU)
02 Feb 2026
Researchers have found duality can reveal hidden non-invertible symmetry protected topological phases, unlocking new quantum phases.
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
02 Feb 2026
A new tool offers researchers a better way of exploring and understanding catalyst data.
City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK)
01 Feb 2026
Researchers at the City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) have developed a data-driven machine learning model for financial asset pricing, leveraging AI to enhance both the predictive accuracy and interpretability of portfolio construction.
Designed to be clearer and more efficient than traditional methods, the “P-Trees” model enables investors to make better-informed decisions by simplifying complex market data.
Tohoku University
30 Jan 2026
Researchers at Tohoku University developed a wastewater treatment method to help clear pollution caused by toxic, non-biodegradable dyes. The method uses a 3D, sponge-like covalent organic network to purify wastewater in a sustainable manner.
Tohoku University
29 Jan 2026
Old trees are learning new tricks with the advent of composite materials. Made of biodegradable polymers and the waste bark of the Yakushima Jisugi tree, the green composite was developed by a research team at Tohoku University. When assessing the material, they found that simply testing its mechanical strength — in this case, its tensile strength or ability to resist pulling —could reliably predict the biodegradation process.
Tohoku University
29 Jan 2026
A new nanocomposite material made of carbon fiber-reinforced polymers and piezoelectric materials can use vibrations to self-detect tiny cracks. This material could be used in the aerospace, automative, and construction industries to monitor structural health without the need of an external power source.
Tohoku University
29 Jan 2026
Iternational researchers have improved an ultrasonic phased array system, making it possible to see hidden defects in aging concrete infrastructure and potentially strengthening the efficiency of infrastructural maintenance.
Tohoku University
29 Jan 2026
Two-dimensional topological materials are widely studied because they can be efficient and cost-effective catalysts. Their unique electronic properties give rise to robust topological surface states. However, this assumption is often made under the premise that their surfaces remain clean and unchanged during reactions, which is rarely the case. Using quantum computing, a research team has recreated a 2D material’s true working surface under reaction conditions.