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Weekly Update   View this email in your browser Bringing discovery to light Press Releases  Events  Opportunities  More Press Releases School of Data Science postgraduate team of Lingnan University wins second prize at Thailand zkWASM Hackathon By Lingnan University (LU) A team of eight postgraduates led by Prof Dong Chengzu, Assistant Professor of Teaching of the Division of Artificial Intelligence, School of Data Science at Lingnan University in Hong Kong, won second prize in the zkWASM Hackathon held in Bangkok, Thailand, from 8 to 10 November 2024. Gen Z workers: values matter, and so does financial security By Ateneo de Manila University Born from 1995 to 2012, Gen Z is motivated by financial pragmatism, personal achievement, and values-driven work distinctive from older generations. Novel Magnetic Field Integration Enhances Green Hydrogen Peroxide Production By Tohoku University A sprinkling of magnetic nanoparticles is just enough to power up catalysts, so they can make hydrogen peroxide production more efficient. Novel Selenium Carrier Protein Regulates Ferroptosis in Cancer and Brain By Tohoku University Researchers at Helmholtz Munich and Tohoku University have discovered that PRDX6, a selenium carrier protein, plays a key role in regulating ferroptosis, a form of oxidative cell death. A new method for creating a quantum gas By National Taiwan University Cooling atomic gases to quantum regime often involves time-consuming steps. Electromagnetically induced transparency now achieves quantum degeneracy with high efficiency. Age on the molecular level: showing changes through proteins By Osaka Metropolitan University Comprehensive analysis of quantitative changes in various proteins due to aging New method improves ligand design for chemical reactions By Hokkaido University A new method streamlines the design and effectiveness of ligands used in chemical reactions in catalysis and drug delivery. Designing a spiral ladder-inspired tool that allows precision control of light direction and polarisation By Singapore University of Technology and Design SUTD researchers developed a novel bilayer metasurface that enables unidirectional circularly polarised waves to be emitted, opening up possibilities in the fields of biological and chemical sensing, optical communications, and quantum computing. Pinpointing hydrogen isotopes in titanium hydride nanofilms By Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo (UTokyo-IIS) Researchers from Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo have combined techniques to determine the location of hydrogen in titanium hydride nanofilms Duke-NUS scientists develop novel plug-and-play test to evaluate T cell immunotherapy effectiveness By Duke-NUS Medical School • This breakthrough test requires only a small blood sample to track modified T cells in patients over time, ensuring therapies remain effective. • This plug-and-play approach is set to accelerate the development of more T-cell-based therapies and vaccines. When is a hole not a hole? Researchers investigate the mystery of 'latent pores' By Hiroshima University Sometimes the holes, or pores, in the molecular structure of a chemical only appear in the presence of certain conditions or other 'guest' molecules. This affects the field of separation—one of the most important processes in industry—but researchers have only just begun to unravel this phenomenon Deep Learning Streamlines Identification of 2D Materials By Tohoku University Researchers look to deep learning techniques in order to streamline the time-consuming process of identifying 2D materials. Lingnan University's scholar award-winning project develops AI model to extend retired batteries' lifespan and reduce environmental pollution By Lingnan University (LU) With the global rise in electric vehicles' popularity, the demand for lithium-ion batteries has surged, leading to a considerable increase in discarded batteries. When sun protection begets malnutrition: vitamin D deficiency in Japanese women By Osaka Metropolitan University Development of a low-cost, easy-to-use tool for assessing the lack of essential nutrients Applied Microbiology International to host free webinar for LGBTQIA+ researchers in microbiology Applied Microbiology International is holding a free webinar later this month aimed at connecting, inspiring, and advocating for LGBTQIA+ researchers in microbiology. This event will provide a supportive platform for microbiologists around the world to share their experiences, challenges, and succe A Phase-Transformable Membrane for Efficient Gas Separation Could Revolutionize Industrial Applications By Institute for Integrated Cell-Material Sciences (iCeMS) at Kyoto University Phase-transformable membrane featuring liquid-glass-crystal states achieves precise CO₂/H₂ selectivity and enhanced gas permeability through modular design with metal-organic polyhedra TFOODS Conference 2024 Sees Global Experts Nurture Singapore's '30 by 30' Sustainable Food Vision By Asia Research News Experts in Food Science, Technology, and Innovation Gather to Strengthen Food Security Efforts New Platinum-Nickel Core-Shell Catalyst Shows Stability for Oxygen Reduction Reactions By Tohoku University Researchers have developed a platinum-nickel core-shell catalyst for oxygen reduction reactions. The design improves efficiency and stability, addressing key challenges in catalyst performance, and could open the door to breakthroughs in renewable energy research. How studying fruit flies can help us understand congenital defects By Osaka University Osaka University researchers elucidated the molecular details of how Drosophila larval epidermal cells (LECs) undergo cell death in a controlled manner to regulate epithelial tissue remodeling. Beyond the Lab: How Wild Feast Fuels Burying Beetle Reproduction By National Taiwan University National Taiwan University study finds that burying beetles thrive on both lab and wild carcasses, validating lab studies on their behaviour, ecology, and evolution. Hokkaido University and JAL Group to Commence World's First Regular Flight-Based Ocean Observation By Hokkaido University Hokkaido University and Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. signed a partnership agreement in June 2022 to address various social issues in Hokkaido and lead the creation of a sustainable society. As part of this collaboration, Hokkaido Air System Co., Ltd. Scientists issue call to action underlining importance of microbial solutions to tackle climate crisis In a pivotal move ahead of COP29, Applied Microbiology International (AMI) has partnered with leading global scientific organisations to issue a unified call to action, spotlighting microbial solutions as pivotal in combating climate change. In a strategic publication, released in multiple high-i Saying Goodbye to Traumatic Memories: Astrocytic Manipulation of the Fate of Memory By Tohoku University Controlling memories in mice means forgetting a light zap, but in humans it could mean letting go of deeply traumatic events. Editor's Choice: Brainy skin, stardust for spaceships & panda-like species 🚀 By Asia Research News King of nanomaterials, Old but new, Probing stardust properties, Two-in-one, The good grain & Brain-inspired electronic skin. Read all in the latest Editor's Choice. Newly developed 100Gbps data transfer system for accelerating Open Science through industry-university collaboration in Japan By Osaka University Osaka University and NEC Corporation will showcase a research result at the International Conference for High Performance Computing, Networking, Storage, and Analysis (SC24) scheduled to be held from November 17 to 22, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. 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