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Lingnan University officially opens applications for its undergraduate programmes for the 2027/28 academic year.
Lingnan University
13 Oct 2026
Lingnan University has officially opened applications for its undergraduate programmes for the 2027/28 academic year. Starting from today, both Chinese Mainland Gaokao candidates and students holding international qualifications may submit their applications through the University's online system.
Sungkyunkwan University
13 Oct 2026
A joint study demonstrates that brighter, more colorful fake posts capture user gaze faster, yet overall memory retention remains unaffected by surrounding visual contrast
Springer Nature
13 Oct 2026
Land is sinking in some major cities worldwide, including Mexico City, Mexico and Medan, Indonesia, according to a new study of satellite observations
National Taiwan University
13 Oct 2026
A study of more than 4,000 patients in southern Taiwan suggests that older adults may play an under-recognised role in tuberculosis transmission. It also reveals how patterns of spread differ across bacterial groups and locations, offering clues for more targeted prevention.
National Taiwan University
12 Oct 2026
Researchers at National Taiwan University (NTU), a collaboration from the College of Engineering, College of Medicine, and the National Taiwan University Hospital (NTUH), have developed a revolutionary method for producing aerogels, introducing what they describe as the world's first purely gaseous-born aerogel fabrication platform.
City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK)
12 Oct 2026
A research team led by Professor Chan Kui-ming from the Department of Biomedical Sciences at CityUHK, discovered that H2BE113K, a missense H2B mutation, promotes colony formation and lung metastasis of breast cancer.
09 Oct 2026
Public-safety infrastructure combining streetlight-based FMPS and AI output governance.
Representatives of Lingnan University and Shandong Normal University sign the MoU and co-organise a psychology seminar.
Lingnan University
09 Oct 2026
The Wofoo Joseph Lee Consulting and Counselling Psychology Research Centre at Lingnan University and the Interdisciplinary Research Center for Applied Psychology at Shandong Normal University signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at Lingnan on 8 October 2026. The two centres also co-organised a psychology seminar on impulsive decision-making and the influence of artificial intelligence (AI) on moral decisions.
54 distinguished Lingnan scholars are among Stanford University’s World’s Top 2% Scientists.
Lingnan University
09 Oct 2026
Lingnan University has achieved remarkable results in the 2026 edition of the World’s Top 2% Scientists list published by Stanford University. The 54 Lingnan scholars named represent an increase of about 25 per cent over last year’s 43.
Asia Research News Editors Choice
Asia Research News
09 Oct 2026
DNA breakdown in real time, How crystals bend without breaking, Mini-brain for Parkinson’s, Heavy water helps weather forecasts, Exploring fish diversity and Mindfulness and self-stigma. Read it all in this month's Editor's Choice
Ateneo de Manila University
09 Oct 2026
Filipino teen parents use photographs to show the challenges of growing up while raising children, helping Ateneo researchers shape parenting support.
Springer Nature
09 Oct 2026
Nearly 300,000 people may live in areas at risk of flooding in the Nepalese, Indian, and Chinese areas of the Himalayas, according to new study
The University of Osaka
08 Oct 2026
The University of Osaka, D3 Center, SANKEN, and NEC Corporation, have jointly developed RED-ONION (Research EnhanceD Osaka university Next-generation Infrastructure for Open research and innovatioN), a next-generation data transfer infrastructure designed to securely and rapidly transfer large volumes of research data—including sensitive data related to genomics and healthcare, as well as the results of its analysis and processing—in both directions between the D3 Center and SANKEN on the univer
Sungkyunkwan University
08 Oct 2026
Offering a New Strategy for Refractory Solid Tumors
Sungkyunkwan University
07 Oct 2026
Targeted platform simultaneously seeks out cancer cells and surrounding cells that support tumor growth
Sungkyunkwan University
07 Oct 2026
A compact, centimeter-scale microfluidic chip uses 444 interconnected hexagonal microchambers to model population density, spatial contact, and social distancing.
Sungkyunkwan University
07 Oct 2026
Findings suggest a new therapeutic strategy to enhance antibiotic penetration
National Taiwan University
07 Oct 2026
Water-based electrochemical devices could help convert low-temperature waste heat into electricity. However, much remains unknown about how they work, and detailed measurements at National Taiwan University are now revealing their inner workings and genuine operational efficiency.
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
07 Oct 2026
- Polymer protective layer applied to moisture-sensitive MXene surface improves stability - Combining MXene with copper nanoparticles promotes electron transfer and methane formation - Published in Advanced Energy Materials (IF: 25.5), an international journal in the fields of energy and materials
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
07 Oct 2026
- Three institutions, including Quantum Ventures Korea and the Korea Credit Guarantee Fund, participate in investment; accelerating advancement of the “SynK” platform and recruitment of key talent - Robots autonomously generate maps and recover from errors; fully automated installation and maintenance help address workforce shortages in the field - Targeting the global market following exports to Taiwan
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
07 Oct 2026
- Next-generation semiconductor process research gains momentum with substantive resource support from Fi-ra Photonics - Supporting the stable operation of shared-use equipment to improve equipment utilization and process service efficiency - Integrating corporate resources with research sites, reinforcing the foundation for mutually beneficial industry-academia-research collaboration
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
07 Oct 2026
- 10 courses in mathematics, science, and AI for fifth-grade elementary through second-year middle school students in Daegu and Gyeongbuk; applications open October 19 - “Working closely with DGIST faculty”: Comprehensive support ranging from hands-on laboratory experiences to career mentoring
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
07 Oct 2026
- Professor Ji-Woong Yang’s team, in collaboration with UNIST and IBS, develops the first ultra-high-resolution stretchable quantum dot display (QLED) - Establishes key foundational technology expected to accelerate the commercialization of next-generation form factors, including wearable devices and electronic skin; published in Nature Nanotechnology, a leading journal in the field of nanotechnology
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Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
07 Oct 2026
- Diverse two-week program successfully concludes with a series of special lectures by seven distinguished speakers, a slogan contest, and an exhibition of outstanding companies
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Sungkyunkwan University
07 Oct 2026
World-class p-type perovskite transistor performance achieved; research published in Nature
The University of Osaka
06 Oct 2026
Researchers led by the University of Osaka have directly observed a heavy-fermion state forming at the interface between a one-atom-thick ytterbium–copper layer and a copper substrate. Using synchrotron-based measurements, they showed that electrons across the interface interact to create this unusual quantum state. The finding offers a new approach to designing low-dimensional quantum materials and may help enable previously unexplored phenomena, including unconventional superconductivity.
Sungkyunkwan University
06 Oct 2026
New sensing technology uses enzymes to selectively distinguish subtle differences in sugar structures on protein surfaces
Sungkyunkwan University
06 Oct 2026
Uniform dispersion of 3.4-nanometer silver particles in stretchable rubber enhances both thermal and electrical conductivities under strain
The University of Osaka
06 Oct 2026
Researchers at the University of Osaka developed new mouse models of hypophosphatasia that reproduce dental symptoms seen in patients. The models showed that teeth, surrounding bone, and tooth-supporting tissues can be affected even when skeletal symptoms elsewhere are mild. Differences between the models suggest that specific genetic changes influence dental symptoms, providing a new platform for studying disease mechanisms and developing dental treatments tailored to severity.
The Short-legged Horned Toad, an endangered species in Hong Kong, is a small frog measuring around 40 mm in length. It is characterised by short hind limbs, small horn-like projections above the eyes, and skin coloration and patterns that closely resemble dead leaves. (The photo shows the Short-legged Horned Toad population on Lantau Island.)
Lingnan University
06 Oct 2026
A study led by the Division of Science at Lingnan University has found that the Lantau Island population of the Short-legged Horned Toad shows clear genetic divergence from other local populations, along with several notable differences in the mating calls of males