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Tohoku University
03 Apr 2026
A collaborative research group has shown that biological neurons can be trained to perform a temporal pattern learning task that was previously carried out by artificial systems
Sungkyunkwan University
03 Apr 2026
A novel computational approach reveals an oxygen vacancy-mediated synthesis mechanism, overcoming longstanding limits in atomic-level structural control
YOKOHAMA National University
03 Apr 2026
Holds potential for use in developing next-generation catalysts
Tohoku University
02 Apr 2026
Researchers at Tohoku University have imagined a future where you can assess eye health at a local supermarket, train station, or in remote regions without hospital access using a portable, inexpensive eye scanner.
Osaka Metropolitan University
02 Apr 2026
By introducing fairness from the beginning with ‘fuzzy’ systems that understand ambiguity and shades of correctness, the evolved AIs balanced fairness and accuracy even when tasked with coming up with solutions for complicated financial and ethical issues.
National Taiwan University
02 Apr 2026
Researchers from National Taiwan University have engineered a novel dynamic chitosan hydrogel that senses environmental changes and redefines the boundaries of 3D printing.
Ateneo de Manila University
01 Apr 2026
New technology coming out of Ateneo de Manila University is helping reveal the technology of the Philippines' deep past.
Hiroshima University
01 Apr 2026
A review finds that antibiotic resistance genes—capable of undermining modern medicine—can travel through the air across both cities and farmland, and argues that airborne spread represents an overlooked public health risk.
Ateneo de Manila University
01 Apr 2026
Philippine Studies: Historical and Ethnographic Viewpoints has launched its latest issue, Volume 74, Number 1 (2026), a special issue titled Under Imperial Japan, now available on the Archīum.
Tohoku University
01 Apr 2026
Psst, have you heard that mushrooms can “gossip” and spread information to their neighbours? Researchers at Tohoku University showed how electrical information flows between mushrooms in response to a unique stimulus: urine.
The University of Osaka
01 Apr 2026
A joint research team between the Center for Quantum Information and Quantum Biology (QIQB) at The University of Osaka and Fixstars Corporation has demonstrated one of the world's largest classical simulations of iterative quantum phase estimation (IQPE) quantum circuits for quantum chemistry on up to 1,024 GPUs, surpassing the previous 40-qubit limit.
The University of Osaka
01 Apr 2026
Free-electron lasers can be tuned to operate over a wide range of wavelengths, but they conventionally require large-scale facilities. Researchers from The University of Osaka show that laser wakefield acceleration can dramatically miniaturize this technology by improving plasma stability and electron beam quality. Their study demonstrates such lasers in the extreme ultraviolet, with the ultimate goal of further refining the technology to operate at x-ray wavelengths.
Osaka Metropolitan University
01 Apr 2026
Researchers identified the tegmentum in the midbrain as an ‘integration center’ of fish. The area receives visual information from the eyes that is combined with color information detected by the pineal organ—the ‘third eye.’ These inputs are integrated to control how fish orient themselves in the water.
Overview of a framework for prioritizing variants of uncertain significance (VUS) identified by comprehensive genomic profiling (CGP)
Hiroshima University
31 Mar 2026
Hiroshima University researchers have developed a practical framework to identify candidate pathogenic variants hidden among the large number of variants of uncertain significance (VUS) detected in comprehensive genomic profiling (CGP) of cancers. This framework could improve the accuracy of precision oncology by more reliable prioritization of VUS.
Springer Nature
31 Mar 2026
A poor diet remains a leading contributor to ischaemic heart disease, according to an analysis from 204 countries over a 30-year period
Conventional strategies often lead to the uncontrolled diffusion of ligand molecules into the perovskite bulk or their severe loss during solvent washing, failing to form an effective ligand layer. The research team proposes a novel strategy that successfully immobilises the ligand molecules onto the SAM molecules, constructing a localised 2D/3D structure.
Lingnan University
31 Mar 2026
In response to the global demand for clean energy transition, tandem solar cells are recognised as a crucial next-generation technology that will significantly improve solar power efficiency.
Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo (UTokyo-IIS)
31 Mar 2026
Researchers develop a system that inflates human lung organoids from within to analyze lung mechanics
Hokkaido University
31 Mar 2026
A new platform could improve reproductive toxicity testing by enhancing both efficiency and ethical standards
Hokkaido University
31 Mar 2026
A new international survey reveals clear differences in how veterinarians and animal welfare scientists in Japan and the UK perceive animal welfare, particularly animal behaviour.
Hokkaido University
31 Mar 2026
Loss of habitat along their migratory routes may be driving the recent decline in Japanese chum salmon populations
Hokkaido University
31 Mar 2026
Opening new possibilities for fluorescence-based imaging in extreme environments, from bioimaging to advanced materials
Overview of the fungal transcriptome functional annotation workflow and downstream functional analysis
Hiroshima University
31 Mar 2026
Researchers at Hiroshima University have developed a new tool to quickly and accurately map fungal gene functions, even for species that have never been studied before.
Hiroshima University
30 Mar 2026
Concrete harbors distinct microbial zones whose signatures survive the heat of routine core sampling, a discovery researchers say could one day put structural health diagnostics within reach of general maintenance staff and even residents.
Hokkaido University
30 Mar 2026
A new global review shows countries taking very different approaches to regulating polygenic embryo testing
Tohoku University
30 Mar 2026
When donning an augmented or mixed reality headset, typing via air gestures can be tiring. To remedy this, researchers at Tohoku University developed an approach that turns everyday surfaces into keyboards.
Ehime University
30 Mar 2026
Assessing the Impact of Chemical Contaminants on Finless Porpoises Using In Vitro Data and Mass Distribution Modeling
City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK)
30 Mar 2026
Scientists at CityUHK achieved a breakthrough in recent months with the discovery a novel compound, named MF-8. The compound and its associated pharmaceuticals demonstrate significant potential to provide safer, more effective treatments for psychiatric and neurological disorders, such as memory impairment, depression and anxiety, while effectively mitigating the side effects associated with existing medications.
The University of Osaka
30 Mar 2026
Fujitsu Limited and the Center for Quantum Information and Quantum Biology at The University of Osaka today announced the development of a new technology designed to accelerate the industrial application of quantum computers in the era of early fault-tolerant quantum computing (early-FTQC). By combining ver.
National Taiwan University
30 Mar 2026
A research team from Taiwan has developed a novel hybrid air-conditioning system integrating shallow geothermal energy and a desiccant wheel. Field tests confirm it significantly reduces energy consumption by up to 34.3% in hot and humid climates, offering a promising solution for net-zero buildings.
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
30 Mar 2026
- Professor JaeDong Lee’s team discovers the cause of “ultrafast electronic decoherence” in open quantum environments - Provides a decisive breakthrough, bridging ideal quantum theory and real-world quantum technologies - Published in the leading interdisciplinary science journal Advanced Science