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Sungkyunkwan University
21 Sep 2026
Modulating the immune protein PD-L1 restores microglial function and alleviates abnormal neuronal hyperactivity
National Taiwan University
21 Sep 2026
Chemists at National Taiwan University have uncovered a tiny scissor-like motion inside molecular crystals that helps explain why some crystals can bend and expand without breaking. By changing the molecular components that control how far these “scissors” can open and close, the team showed why closely related crystals can behave very differently—from brittle fracture to explosive motion and remarkable flexibility.
Singapore University of Technology and Design
18 Sep 2026
By giving a maple-seed-inspired robot the ability to plan ahead, researchers improved its flight accuracy without adding motors or mechanical complexity.
Tohoku University
18 Sep 2026
Rust usually takes months or years to form naturally, but researchers at Tohoku University found a way to speed it up dramatically. By blasting iron powder in water with ultrasound, they triggered the formation of spinel-type iron oxide nanoparticles in as little as 24 hours, no chemicals required. The technique could offer a greener route to materials used in magnets, catalysts, and biomedical applications.
Ateneo de Manila University
17 Sep 2026
Ateneo study finds sari-sari stores quietly fill medicine-access gaps in remote communities, while exposing the limits of informal care.
Ehime University
17 Sep 2026
Climate models contain biases that can affect the reliability of future climate projections. We investigated how sea surface temperature (SST) biases affect the North Pacific westerly jet. In 34 of 35 climate models, the jet was located farther south when SSTs were simulated rather than prescribed from observations. Additional experiments showed that SST biases, particularly in the northwestern Pacific, play an important role in this southward shift.
Sungkyunkwan University
17 Sep 2026
Combining large-scale genetic data with single-cell analysis, the team pinpoints the key cells and genes driving psoriasis
Kanazawa University
17 Sep 2026
Researchers at the Nano Life Science Institute (WPI-NanoLSI) at Kanazawa University, Kyoto University, SOKENDAI, and the National Institute for Physiological Sciences have revealed how a key brain protein involved in learning and memory organizes itself into chain-like structures. Their study was published in Science Advances.
Sungkyunkwan University
17 Sep 2026
Simple starting materials converted into complex ring structures, with applications to natural product synthesis
Lingnan University
16 Sep 2026
Prof S. Joe Qin, President and Wai Kee Kau Chair Professor of Data Science at Lingnan University, welcomes the release of Hong Kong’s First Five-Year Plan and the 2026 Policy Address delivered by Chief Executive of the Hong Kong SAR Government, Mr John Lee, and responds as follows:
The University of Osaka
16 Sep 2026
A research team led by the University of Osaka created porous crystals that grow into spring-like helices. The crystals expand and contract as solvent molecules leave and re-enter their pores. The work shows that crystallization conditions can tune the overall shape of a porous crystal without fundamentally changing its internal porous structure, opening possibilities for microscale materials that respond to chemicals.
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
16 Sep 2026
- DGIST Professor Daehee Park’s team identifies “competition for resources (skill conflict)” within AI, paving the way to prevent performance degradation in integrated models
- Prediction and planning integrated into a single compact model, improving both tasks while maintaining the same model size
- Research accepted at the prestigious ECCV 2026, with results demonstrated with support from NVIDIA
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
16 Sep 2026
- Selected for MSIT-IITP program for second consecutive year, conducting joint research with Hanyang University ERICA
- Developing “Physical AI” agents capable of autonomous decision-making and collaboration to drive AI transformation (AX) in advanced industries
The University of Osaka
16 Sep 2026
A team led by researchers from the University of Osaka has revealed the first structure of an umami taste receptor. They found that the pufferfish receptor can sense many more amino acids than the human receptor, including some linked to flavors humans detect as sweet. This helps the fish to detect more types of savory chemicals in their food. The research also shows how the receptor’s structure makes this flexibility possible. The findings could help develop new umami flavors.
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
16 Sep 2026
- Four innovative research organizations officially launched under the IST-led and GFRI-linked tracks
- Intensive development of early-career research talent in advanced fields including energy materials, brain digital twins, and Physical AI
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
16 Sep 2026
- The agreement includes joint research in mechanical engineering and technologies, exchanges of research personnel, and shared access to cutting-edge infrastructure
- Combining AI and deep-tech expertise with world-class demonstration infrastructure to accelerate autonomous manufacturing and technology commercialization
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
16 Sep 2026
- September 9 at Korea Bio Park in Pangyo, jointly organized with CTCELLS and the Korea Biotechnology Industry Organization
- Leading authorities, including Klaus Pantel, to discuss a next-generation cancer research paradigm integrating an “AI self-driving lab”
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
16 Sep 2026
- Selection for Ministry of SMEs and Startups project provides momentum as development of “Daegu Deep-Tech Startup Hub” in Dongdaegu Venture Valley gets underway.
- AI computing infrastructure and startup spaces to support the growth of local deep-tech startups.
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
16 Sep 2026
- Five DGIST teams among 10 award-winning teams, securing a total of KRW 420 million in prize money
- Student startup teams demonstrate achievements across diverse fields, including AI, robotics, and quantum dots
- DGIST strengthens full-cycle support for students’ deep-tech entrepreneurship through its Innovation Startup Center
Singapore University of Technology and Design
15 Sep 2026
SUTD researchers have turned minimally processed rice and lentil flours into 3D-printable pastes that cook into distinctly textured foods, offering a route to complete-protein vegetarian meals that do not depend on refined protein isolates.
Ateneo de Manila University
15 Sep 2026
Thousands flocked to Ateneo’s MIBF 2026 booth for celebrity signings, diverse books and journals, and a lively celebration of reading.
Ehime University
15 Sep 2026
How are extra-long genes read? A novel mechanism in which RNA-scaffolded nuclear condensates gather diverse factors to coordinate gene expression
Lingnan University
15 Sep 2026
Lingnan University has achieved outstanding results in the newly released 2026 ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS), with eight subjects on the list, nearly three times as many as last year.
Sungkyunkwan University
15 Sep 2026
Advancing the Future of Renewable Energy: Decoding the Secret Dynamics of Organic Photovoltaics
Asia Research News
15 Sep 2026
AI-powered cyborg cockroaches, Undiagnosed kidney disease, Plants as genetic engineers, AI and mental workload, Carnivorous plants confirm Darwin prediction, Moisture conveyor belt and Forever chemicals in furry friends. Read all in the latest Editor's Choice.
Lingnan University
14 Sep 2026
Lingnan University recently hosted the Research and Knowledge Transfer Excellence Awards Presentation Ceremony 2026. At the “Excellence Beyond Achievement Where Technology Meets Humanity” ceremony, 53 Lingnan scholars were presented with the Outstanding Researcher Award, the Early Career Researcher Award, and the Research & Knowledge Transfer Fund Award for their exceptional contributions to academic research and knowledge transfer that advance societal development.
City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK)
14 Sep 2026
A research team from City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK), in collaboration with researchers from several other universities, has successfully developed a novel functionalised membrane that significantly improves the efficiency of collecting and detecting marine organisms’ eDNA, providing a more sensitive and reliable technical tool for monitoring marine biodiversity.
Sungkyunkwan University
14 Sep 2026
Recognized for pioneering work on adhesive and electroconductive hydrogels for biological tissue regeneration
National Taiwan University
14 Sep 2026
Researchers from National Taiwan University have developed a simple solvent-mixing strategy that optimizes the microstructures of all-polymer organic solar cells, enabling ultrafast energy transfer and boosting power conversion efficiency beyond 17%.
Lingnan University
11 Sep 2026
Prof Sam Kwong Tak-wu, Associate Vice-President (Strategic Research), Dean of the School of Graduate Studies, and J.K. Lee Chair Professor of Computational Intelligence at Lingnan University, was recently elected to the Class of 2026 Fellows of the Academy of Science of the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) in recognition of his outstanding academic achievements and remarkable contributions in the field of science.