Weekly Digest: 500 students and faculty celebrate Lingnan University’s International Day, Supporting the HKSAR Government’s ‘Study in Hong Kong�

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Weekly Update   View this email in your browser Bringing discovery to light Press Releases  Events  Opportunities  More Press Releases 500 students and faculty celebrate Lingnan University's International Day, Supporting the HKSAR Government's 'Study in Hong Kong' brand initiative By Lingnan University (LU) In light of the Government's recent Policy Address promoting Hong Kong as an international hub for post-secondary education, and to build the "Study in Hong Kong" brand, Lingnan University gave its annual International Day on 29 October a "Cultural Fusion, Global Vision" theme. Weekly News Bites: Stingless bee honey, solar-powered cells, and a fool's gold fossil By Asia Research News Asia Research News monitors the latest research news in Asia. Some highlights that caught our attention this week are healthy honey from a stingless bee, hybrid animal-plant cells, and an ancient arthropod found in fool's gold. A climate lesson in Nan Madol, Venice of the Pacific: Collapse of a Pacific chiefdom 600 years ago By National Taiwan University The international team, led by Distinguished Chair Professor Chuan-Chou Shen of the Department, of Geosciences, National Taiwan University, uncovered Nan Madol's history by analyzing the ages of the site's coral rubbles. High-tech tracking technology streamlines drug discovery By Osaka University A team from Osaka University has developed a large-scale drug screening technique that can track target molecule behavior within cells. The researchers verified their technique by testing the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), a known target for cancer drugs. From Japan – A new portal integrating genome variants and protein structures By Osaka University A new portal linking Japanese genetic variant information with protein sequence and structure date has been launched by Protein Data Bank Japan (PDBj) and Tohoku University Tohoku Medical Megabank Organization (ToMMo). Landmark 20-year study of climate change impact on permafrost forests By Osaka Metropolitan University Data could help rethink climate change models regarding sources of carbon and CO2 sinks How Life Began on Earth: Modeling Earth's Ancient Atmosphere By Tohoku University This model reveals how vastly different the atmosphere was on ancient Earth, and how life may have first emerged. Smart sensor patch detects health symptoms through edge computing By Hokkaido University Edge computing on a smartphone has been used to analyze data collected by a multimodal flexible wearable sensor patch and detect arrhythmia, coughs and falls. Keeping close watch on stem cells By Osaka University Researchers at Osaka University have developed a new imagining system to monitor pluripotent stem cells during incubation. The new device — INSPCTOR — uses lens-free imaging technology integrated with thin-film transistors. Spin current observations from organic semiconductor side By Osaka Metropolitan University Polymer's long spin relaxation time helps researchers gain spintronic insights Spirited away: Key protein aids transport within plant cells By Osaka Metropolitan University Arabidopsis thaliana mutant's lack of KNS3 means boric acid channels don't arrive properly at plasma membrane AI assistants offer challenging choice: Japanese consumers value transparency over performance and sustainability By Osaka University Researchers from Osaka University found that Japanese consumers prioritize transparency over performance, while still valuing performance over environmental sustainability when choosing AI assistants. Although transparency was the most important factor, cost remained a critical consideration. Advanced biodegradable plastics run rings around their predecessors By Osaka University Researchers from Osaka University overcame the tradeoff between plastic toughness and degradability by developing plastics with movable crosslinks. Global Development Conference 2024: Building Global Synergies for Climate Resilience By Asia Research News GDC 2024 will explore how social, economic, and political factors influence the effectiveness of climate resilience strategies. Sorghum's bioactive compounds could improve modern diets By Hokkaido University Sorghum possesses unique lipid profiles and bioactive compounds that support health and meet the demand for health-promoting food products. EDUtech Asia 2024 Returns for Its 9th Edition: Uniting Educators to Reimagine the Future of Education with Technology 28 October 2024, Singapore – EDUtech Asia 2024, will be back for its 9th edition from 6 to 7 November. Quality control in artificial photosynthesis: validating natural antenna mimicry By Osaka Metropolitan University Scientists develop new approach to analyze 3D structure of lab-made photosynthetic antenna Lingnan University hosts the kick-off ceremony of the mentorship programmes as students innovate and aim for success in Hong Kong and the GBA By Lingnan University (LU) Themed 'Forging Connections, Cultivating Talents', the opening ceremony for the 2024-25 Lingnan University Mentorship Programmes was held at the Hong Kong Gold Coast Hotel on 26 October 2024. Turning up the signal By Osaka University Researchers from Osaka University show that the improvements in signal strength during surface-enhanced fluorescence and Raman spectroscopy can extend even through a nanoscale protective layer. Improvement of Catalytic Activity by Controlling the Surface Structure of Metal Particles By Tohoku University Researchers at Tohoku University and the Tokyo University of Science are finding new ways to make the hydrogen evolution reaction harder, better, faster, and stronger! 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