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Sungkyunkwan University
03 Aug 2026
Atomic-scale cooperation between copper and zinc opens a promising route toward cleaner fuel and chemical production
Sungkyunkwan University
03 Aug 2026
Professor Taeyeon Kim's Team Discovers Mechanism That Controls Charge Transfer in Molecular Aggregates
Osaka Metropolitan University
03 Aug 2026
The relationship between the look of streets, feelings of safety, and sleep
National Taiwan University
03 Aug 2026
A platform technology developed at National Taiwan University sets a new benchmark for contact metrology in next-generation semiconductor devices.
The University of Osaka
03 Aug 2026
Researchers at the University of Osaka found that Bofutsushosan, a Kampo medicine used for obesity, reduced fibrosis-related changes in fat tissue and the liver of aged male mice. Cell experiments suggested that Bofutsushosan also had a direct effect on fibrosis-related signals, partly through the TGF-β/SMAD2/3 pathway. Four ingredients showed particularly strong anti-fibrotic activity, while some mineral ingredients showed the opposite effect under cell-culture conditions.
The University of Osaka
31 Jul 2026
Researchers from the University of Osaka found that hepatocyte-derived extracellular vesicles treated with sPLA2 (SPLEVs) induce a lipid counterstorm that counteracts cytokine storm in mice with acute respiratory distress syndrome. SPLEVs also demonstrated significant beneficial effects in mouse models of sepsis, coagulopathy, liver injury, colitis, and pneumonia.
Hiroshima University
31 Jul 2026
Hiroshima University researchers show that natural tooth count serves as a prognostic marker associated with long-term overall survival following pancreatectomy for the treatment of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.
Hiroshima University
31 Jul 2026
Grounding intermittent art festivals such as the Setouchi Triennale within the resource capacities and social thresholds of the island communities that host them is a path to the sustainable long-term revitalization of these communities.
National Taiwan University
31 Jul 2026
Researchers at National Taiwan University engineer an ENDOG anchoring on mitochondrial surface, namely MOM-ENDOG, which expression efficiently degrades the viral RNA transcripts synthesized at mitochondrial sites without causing nuclear DNA damages. Delivery of modified mRNA encoding wild-type but not catalytic-dead MOM-ENDOG markedly suppresses the propagation of VSV, Influenza, Dengue, and Zika virus.
Osaka Metropolitan University
31 Jul 2026
Accessible group programs could combat mental decline in older adults
The University of Osaka
30 Jul 2026
Researchers from the University of Osaka and collaborating institutions developed an autonomous solid-state nanopore that combines sensing, memory, and signal generation in a single device. Unlike conventional nanopores, the sensor continually reshapes itself through chemical reactions, producing unique electrical signatures as molecules pass through, providing a basis for memory.
Sungkyunkwan University
30 Jul 2026
First to demonstrate that the sequence of immune-cell exposure can determine glioblastoma treatment response
Lingnan University
30 Jul 2026
Ancient plant seeds provide important archaeological evidence for studying the evolution of human civilisation. Lingnan University and Shandong University have jointly developed the world’s first artificial intelligence (AI) archaeological system dedicated to identifying ancient Chinese plant seeds. The system emulates the identification process of archaeobotanical experts and achieves a classification accuracy of over 90 per cent.
30 Jul 2026
In a breakthrough clinical trial undertaken by Australian biotechnology company Marinova, a unique seaweed extract has been shown to relieve the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
National Taiwan University
30 Jul 2026
Using direct electrical recordings from individual lysosomes, researchers discovered that sugar chains attached to the lysosomal ion channel TPC2 act as a molecular brake. Because TPC2 dysfunction has been linked to viral infections, neurodegenerative disorders and cancer, the findings may provide a new framework for understanding disease mechanisms and developing more targeted ways to regulate lysosomal signaling.
The University of Osaka
30 Jul 2026
Researchers developed a terbium-doped aluminum gallium nitride LED that produces blue, green, yellow, and red light from the same area at room temperature. The emission wavelengths remained highly stable as the current changed. Increasing the aluminum content improved energy transfer and efficiency, while using an aluminum nitride base layer enhanced crystal quality and device performance.
Sungkyunkwan University
30 Jul 2026
Enables precise editing of both nuclear and mitochondrial genes while dramatically reducing off-target effects to ensure therapeutic safety
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
30 Jul 2026
- Synergy between student-led planning and technical and personnel support from promising AI companies, including Upstage, Lablup, and UNIVA
- “Learning about AI that may feel overwhelming by tackling it together”: One-stop program featuring lectures on the latest AI trends, mentoring, and a campus problem-solving hackathon
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
30 Jul 2026
- Brain Engineering Convergence Research Center and Robotics & Mechatronics Research Institute Celebrate Joint Selection for 2025 Glocal Lab Project
- Full-Scale Launch of Fusion Research Linking “Neuro-Replica” Digital Brain Twins and “TransHuman Robotics” Beyond Human Limits
- A Total Investment of KRW 27.9 Billion Over Nine Years to Leap Forward as a World-Class Hub for Brain–Robotics Fusion Research
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
30 Jul 2026
- Professor Byung Chang Suh’s team becomes the first in the world to uncover the mechanism that regulates “calcium channels,” which are essential for neural signal transmission
- Presents a key milestone for developing new therapeutics for intractable brain disorders, including Alzheimer's disease, autism spectrum disorder, and epilepsy
- Published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, a world-renowned scientific journal
The University of Osaka
29 Jul 2026
Researchers at the University of Osaka have developed a new mathematical framework that helps identify optimization problems that can be solved efficiently using optical computing hardware. The approach allows complex, high-dimensional problems to be transformed into forms compatible with spatial photonic Ising machines and can also accelerate computation using fast Fourier transforms.
Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo (UTokyo-IIS)
29 Jul 2026
Researchers from the Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo experimentally demonstrate unique optical behavior from a long-sought aperiodic pattern
Ateneo de Manila University
29 Jul 2026
A team of international scientists led by Dr. Patricia Angela R. Abu have developed an AI model that accurately predicts how effectively the heart pumps blood.
Sungkyunkwan University
29 Jul 2026
Development of a new spandex-based hybrid polymer binder enables the fabrication of high-performance thick-film electrodes for high-energy-density batteries.
Tohoku University
29 Jul 2026
Despite our knowledge of supermassive blackholes far from complete, astronomers have long known that they produce violent winds. But a recent discovery has shown that these winds are more powerful than previously thought, 100 times more powerful, to be precise. High-precision observations of gas surrounding a black hole 3.4 billion light-years from Earth showed that the winds carry energy across distances of approximately 300,000 light-years, impacting surrounding galaxies.
Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo (UTokyo-IIS)
29 Jul 2026
Researchers from the Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo reveal how limited resources can cause sudden changes in the way organisms process information
The University of Osaka
29 Jul 2026
Researchers at the University of Osaka have developed a method to build stable, tubular hydrogel structures at the arteriole scale. Using a technique called meniscus-guided interfacial ring-by-ring assembly, UV light is used to form ring-shaped structures at an oil–hydrogel interface, which combine to form hollow tubes. Different tubes could be created with good stability, controlled sizes, complex shapes, and multi-component structures.
Sungkyunkwan University
29 Jul 2026
First empirical study using 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake data to prove the economic reconstruction impact of transport network restoration
Tohoku University
28 Jul 2026
When plastics are recycled, their strength gets weakened over time as the long molecular chains gradually break down under repeated exposure to heat and moisture. However, a research group has added a chain extender to the recycling process, allowing polymer chains to reconnect, and a plastic tensile strength to return to normal.
Institute for Integrated Cell-Material Sciences (iCeMS) at Kyoto University
28 Jul 2026
Researchers find that fluctuations in nanopore structure are the key factor influencing their performance