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Hiroshima University
30 Oct 2026
In a study published in Communications Biology, researchers found that hyperactive YAP and TAZ, cancer-promoting proteins regulated by the Hippo pathway, were associated with genomic instability that may make cancer cells more recognizable to the immune system and also increased PD-L2, which helps the cells evade T-cell attack.
Ateneo de Manila University
30 Oct 2026
Marcos promised to elevate teaching. Historian Michael Pante reveals that Martial Law left Filipino teachers underpaid, overworked, and fighting back.
Tohoku University
30 Oct 2026
Heat generates power, but it also generates waste. Thermoelectric materials help recover energy that would otherwise be lost as heat. Researchers at Tohoku University have unveiled such a material that delivers a 250-fold increase in power simply by adding a small amount of titanium to chromium nitride.
Kanazawa University
30 Oct 2026
Neutrophil RAGE drives cerebral vasospasm and impaired cortical circulation after subarachnoid hemorrhage, revealing a new therapeutic target.
Ateneo de Manila University
30 Oct 2026
Genes are only part of child health: Ateneo expert underscores how family habits, culture, sleep, and surroundings shape how children grow and thrive.
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
30 Oct 2026
- Joint research planning on robotic actuators and AI data center cooling systems to promote AX in the semiconductor industry
- Cooperation including the operation of a joint research organization, combining automotive part development and mass production capabilities with research capabilities in AI, robotics, and semiconductors
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
30 Oct 2026
- Recognized for his outstanding capabilities as a promising researcher in basic chemistry and materials science; to receive a total of KRW 150 million over three years
- To conduct research on “hydrogen-bonded coordination polymers,” advanced next-generation materials, with the potential to secure foundational technologies for applications such as biomimetic electronic devices
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
30 Oct 2026
- “Biseul Four Seasons Festival: Autumn Edition” to be held outdoors on the DGIST campus on October 29, featuring a complimentary jazz concert that audiences can enjoy while relaxing on picnic blankets
- A special autumn festival featuring acclaimed actor Park Joong-hoon, renowned film music composer Hwang Sangjun, and famous jazz pianist Kaon Kim
- An open-air cultural event where local residents and DGIST members can interact with each other
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
30 Oct 2026
- Formally joins DGIST following an overwhelmingly positive response to his special congratulatory address at the previous commencement ceremony; new regular courses, including “Advanced Technology and the Humanities,” to be introduced starting in 2027
- Popular content creator with 250,000 subscribers and 25 years of university teaching experience to lead interdisciplinary education integrating science and the humanities at DGIST
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
30 Oct 2026
- Brings together Korea’s quantum technology research capabilities through joint research among the four major science and technology institutes: DGIST, KAIST, UNIST, and GIST
- Establishes a foundation for industrialization by integrating quantum sensor core technology development with sensor fabrication and demonstration
- Korean quantum technology experts gather to discuss future research priorities and specialized training for personnel
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
30 Oct 2026
- Professor Jongmin Choi’s team, in collaboration with Kookmin University, develops a water-based manufacturing process for “low-voltage photoelectrodes”
- Demonstrates a tenfold improvement in hydrogen production efficiency compared with conventional technology, using eco-friendly materials free of lead and cadmium; findings published in Small, a prestigious international journal in materials science
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
30 Oct 2026
- “Overcoming brain diseases through ion channels”: DGIST launches KRW 21.8 billion global brain science project
- Leading researchers from Korea and Japan begin full-scale collaboration to develop treatments for intractable neurological disorders, including pediatric encephalopathy
- Establishes a future-oriented interdisciplinary brain science research platform spanning the discovery of genetic mutations, AI-based prediction, and validation of therapeutic candidate compounds
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
30 Oct 2026
- Secures awards for three consecutive years: second place in 2024 and first place in 2025 and 2026, demonstrating exceptional competitiveness in endoscopic vision AI technology
- Develops technology for precise 3D camera pose estimation during surgery, accelerating the automation of future robotic surgery
Kanazawa University
30 Oct 2026
Creatinine rose in nearly all patients on abemaciclib, while cystatin C fell. Half already differed before treatment, so a baseline value is needed.
YOKOHAMA National University
29 Oct 2026
Guiding cell growth and shape in three dimensions offers a new approach to mimicking dynamic biological tissues
Springer Nature
29 Oct 2026
New study indicates that water scarcity in some parts of Africa may be due to a lack of infrastructure, rather than a lack of available water
Hiroshima University
28 Oct 2026
A Hiroshima University researcher outlines advantages of Japan's new law that prohibits the transfer of genome-edited human embryos or germ cells into the human reproductive tract and imposes criminal penalties for violations. The law leaves somatic gene-editing therapies unaffected and allowing basic research under legally binding oversight.
Tohoku University
28 Oct 2026
The behavior of polymer brushes can vary depending on their environment, making their performance difficult to predict. To address this, Tohoku University researchers have proposed a new approach combining polymer physics, machine learning, simulations, and experiments to guide their design.
National Taiwan University
28 Oct 2026
This work reports a Na and Ag co-doped SnS with ultrahigh thermoelectric (TE) performance near room temperature (RT).
Lingnan University
28 Oct 2026
Prof Xin Yao, Vice-President (Research and Innovation) and Tong Tin Sun Chair Professor of Machine Learning at Lingnan University in Hong Kong, attended the Global University Presidents and Leaders Summit 2026 (GUPLS 2026) today, 28 October, and chaired Panel Session 6, officiated by Prof Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
Lingnan University
28 Oct 2026
Lingnan University has ranked fourth among higher education institutions in Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan region in the 2025 China University Translation Capacity Index, recently released by Beijing Foreign Studies University.
Tohoku University
27 Oct 2026
A recently developed flexible and stretchable silicon material can have its response to terahertz waves mechanically tuned, making future terahertz bands more resistant to mechanical impacts.
Osaka Metropolitan University
27 Oct 2026
Evidence from an ancient fault may help understand how earthquakes cause tsunamis
Springer Nature
27 Oct 2026
A newly identified fossil amphibian discovered in China may have been fully adapted to life in the sea, according to study
Kanazawa University
27 Oct 2026
Researchers at the Nano Life Science Institute (WPI-NanoLSI) at Kanazawa University have discovered that tiny structural defects can trigger the breakdown of microtubules, the microscopic structures that help cells maintain their shape, transport materials and divide. Using high-speed atomic force microscopy, the team observed how these defects develop and sometimes cause microtubules to collapse, even in the presence of paclitaxel, a widely used cancer drug that stabilizes them.
Osaka Metropolitan University
26 Oct 2026
Five leading AI models showed biases towards a limited number of products
City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK)
26 Oct 2026
A new study by Professor Yin Huiyong at CityUHK and his team has found that, in the specific metabolic context of HCC, dietary fructose does not fuel tumour growth, but can suppress it instead.
Tohoku University
26 Oct 2026
PFAS, often called "forever chemicals," are difficult to remove from water because they don't break down easily. Researchers at Tohoku University have identified what makes certain materials more effective at removing these chemicals, offering new insights that could help develop better ways to clean contaminated water.
Springer Nature
26 Oct 2026
A new study in Scientific Reports suggests that the night sky in Vincent van Gogh’s painting The Starry Night may have been inspired by a celestial arrangement visible on 22 July 1889, rather than the conventional June dating of the work.
Asia Research News Partnerships
26 Oct 2026
EDUtech Asia 2026 brings 250+ speakers, 200+ exhibitors and 60+ start-ups to converge at Sands Expo & Convention Centre on 4–5 November 2026