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Weekly Update   View this email in your browser Bringing discovery to light Press Releases  Events  Opportunities  More Press Releases Weekly News Bites: Robot-controlled insects, robots that swarm like insects, and a sponge made of squid By Asia Research News Asia Research News monitors the latest research news in Asia. Some highlights that caught our attention this week are a cockroach cyborg, microrobots that assemble and disassemble to perform tasks, and a sponge made of squid bones to clean up pollution. Glacial cooling reduces tropical Pacific upper ocean zonal gradients By National Taiwan University A research team led by National Taiwan University used geochemical indicators from deep-sea sediments to reconstruct the upper ocean zonal gradients in the tropical Pacific during the last glacial period, providing valuable constraints for future climate projections. Paving the Way for the Future of Energy Storage with Solid-State Batteries By Tohoku University Advances in solid-state battery research are paving the way for safer, longer-lasting energy storage solutions. A recent review by Tohoku University researchers highlights breakthroughs in inorganic solid electrolytes and their role in improving battery performance. Geothermal aquifers offer green potential but quality checks required By Osaka Metropolitan University Accidental clogging in geothermal wells reveals need for monitoring to ensure long-term usability Shiitake-derived functional food shows suppression of liver fibrosis progression By Osaka Metropolitan University Early administration of AHCC at the stage of hepatitis might hold possibility of preventing onset of cirrhosis Lingnan University survey shows that over 90% of respondents agree Gerontech education is crucial By Lingnan University (LU) To discover Hong Kong citizens' awareness and acceptance of gerontechnology, the Lingnan University Institute for Policy Studies' Jockey Club Gerontechnology and Smart Ageing in Place (GTSA) Project recently held a public opinion survey. Six science advice workshops to be supported at a grassroots level across Asia in 2025 By International Science Council Regional Focal Point for Asia and the Pacific Seed grants have been awarded to six applicants with high quality and well-outlined proposals to organize workshops promoting science advice at an institutional or national level in their respective countries in 2025. Adding sweetener to coffee enhances 'night-owl' effects of caffeine By Hiroshima University Researchers have found that adding sugar or artificial sweetener to drinks with caffeine gives a significant boost to the sleep-wake period in mice Robot rehabilitation can offer optimal post-stroke treatment By Osaka Metropolitan University Use of automated system in upper extremity paralysis care proves beneficial for patients and medical staff How to Print a Car: High-performance Multi-material 3D Printing Techniques By Tohoku University A future where lightweight car parts can be made with a 3D printer is here, thanks to multi-material additive manufacturing research conducted at Tohoku University. Study maps bed bugs' genomes in unprecedented detail to find out why they just won't die By Hiroshima University Near-gap-free and near-error-free genomes of a susceptible bed bug strain and a superstrain with around 20,000-fold insecticide resistance offer the broadest look yet at the full scope of mutations driving their resilience. The longevity factor Foxo3 mediates "unfit" cell elimination to ensure healthy body construction By Osaka University Researchers from Osaka University have revealed some of the precise mechanisms by which erroneous cells are recognized, marked for removal, and eliminated via apoptosis in developing zebrafish. Malaysia Technology Expo Announces Virtual Event for Sustainable Energy and Green Technology Innovations This annual event will bring together innovators, researchers, and industry leaders from around the world to spotlight groundbreaking advancements in sustainable energy and green technology. Smart Two-Stage Carboplatin Release System: Synergizing with Reduced-Dose Radiotherapy to Eradicate Malignant Gliomas in Mice By National Taiwan University Utilizing pericellular and intracellular controlled-release of carboplatin to precisely synergize with reduced-dose radiotherapy, aiming to eradicate malignant gliomas. Can Lab-Grown Neurons Exhibit Plasticity? By Tohoku University This bioengineering breakthrough has found a way to make neurons grown in a dish react just like the real thing. Quester Inc., Founded by a DGIST Student, Wins the Prestigious CES 2025 Innovation Award By Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST) - Captivating Global Attention with the Next-Generation Hand Tracking Device Motiglove Generate Electricity by Attaching the Product to Your Clothes! Highly Efficient Wearable Energy Harvester Developed: 280 Times More Efficient Than Conventional Devices By Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST) - DGIST Professor Jang Kyung-In's research team has developed a highly efficient wearable energy harvester that can power electronic devices using only body movements - The research results are published in ACS Nano, a top-tier journal in the field of nanoscience Hidden mechanism of swallowing revealed by Caenorhabditis elegans! By Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST) - DGIST Professor Kim Kyuhyung's research team uncovers the role of Piezo channels that sense pressure in the digestive tract and regulate swallowing behavior - The research opens new opportunities for developing treatments for digestive and eating disorders DGIST Develops Technology to Stimulate the Brain with an Ultra-small Coil By Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST) - DGIST Professor Kim So-hee's research team opens the possibility to safely and precisely stimulate specific areas of the brain with an ultra-small 3.5mm coil - The technology can facilitate convenient and precise brain stimulation treatment at home without visiting a hospital Yeast as food emulsifier? Easily released protein as strong as casein By Osaka Metropolitan University Cell wall proteins exhibit emulsifying action, offer possible alternative to emulsifiers derived from milk, other known allergens Nanofluidic devices pioneer unmatched precision in matter manipulation and processing By Osaka Metropolitan University Redefining the art of matter manipulation at the nanoscale See more Press Releases Join our community to post Press Releases Events Asian Conference on Ultrafast Phenomena 2025 12th Biologics World Taiwan 2025 Taiwan Biopharma Excellence Awards (TBEA) 2025 See more Events Join our community to post Events Opportunities 27266 - Postdoctoral Fellowship Call for Papers for SEAMSJ Issues 7.1 "Crisis Communications & Reputation Management in Southeast Asia" Asia-Pacific Network for Global Change Research (APN)'s 2024 Call for Proposals Launch Call for Nominations of Experts, Resources to Inform the Work of the UN Secretary-General's Scientific Advisory Board Event Documentation Specialist - Writer See more Opportunities Join our community to post Opportunities Asia Research News The Research Communication Experts OUR COMPLETE SOLUTION FOR RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS Join our community Follow Asia Research News! 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