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Meeting A Tiny Eye-like Protein That Moves Magnesium Ion with Light For A Cell
By National Taiwan University
Prof. Chii-Shen Yang's team at National Taiwan University resolved the molecular structure and discovered that HwMR, a light-sensing protein in H. walsbyi, transports magnesium ions using key residues, helping microbes survive extreme conditions.



Turning Pineapple Waste into "Green Leather": A Sustainable Solution for Bookbinding and Beyond
By Newcastle University in Singapore
Discover how pineapple leaf fibers are transforming waste into stylish, durable "green leather" for sustainable bookbinding, fashion, and more—an eco-friendly revolution with real-world charm!



Cluster-root secretions improve phosphorus availability in low-phosphorus soil
Hakea laurina (or pincushion hakea)
By Hiroshima University
Plants require phosphorus to grow and survive. In environments with low levels of available soil phosphorus, plants need to adjust to stay alive.



Kyoto conundrum: More hotels than households exist in ancient capital
By Osaka Metropolitan University
Analysis of tourism-accommodation intensity hotspots



In vitro cancer model reveals how tumor cells access the bloodstream
By Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo (UTokyo-IIS)
Researchers from the Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo, detail how clusters of cells detach from primary tumors and penetrate blood-vessel walls to enter the bloodstream, enabling them to establish distal metastases



Mask users can now breathe easy on two counts
By Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo (UTokyo-IIS)
Researchers at The University of Tokyo develop a filter that effectively captures small particles without restricting air flow



A new electron microscopy technique reveals hydrogen storage processes in nanoscales
By National Taiwan University
Researchers from the Center for Condensed Matter Sciences, National Taiwan University, have developed a new electron microscopy technique to reveal hydrogen storage and defect healing processes in palladium.



Rooftop Solar and EV Batteries Could Supply 85% of Japan's Electricity Needs
By Tohoku University
What if we could supply 85% of Japan's electricity needs using infrastructure that already exists? Rooftop solar panels and electric vehicle batteries are the dynamic duo proposed by a new study.



New insights into migraine-related light sensitivity
Schematic representation of the proposed regulatory mechanism of NEAT1
By Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Scientists have identified a brain molecule called NEAT1 that appears to play a central role in triggering light sensitivity (photophobia), a common and debilitating symptom of migraines



Ateneo study highlights workforce hurdles to Universal Health Care in the Philippines
By Ateneo de Manila University
The Philippines faces a chronic shortage of nurses and physicians, and many health graduates are unprepared for real-world public health work.



When lightning strikes: gamma-ray burst unleashed by lightning collision
By The University of Osaka
A world-first multi-sensor detection of an intense gamma-ray flash has been observed by researchers from The University of Osaka, when two lightning leaders collided.



Data-Driven Approach Identifies Promising CO₂ Conversion Catalysts
By Tohoku University
A research team has developed a unified theoretical framework to better predict the performance of single-atom catalysts for electrochemical carbon dioxide reduction.



Metal catalysts can be valuable, even when they aren't precious
By The University of Osaka
Researchers at The University of Osaka have developed a non-precious metal catalyst for the efficient hydrogenation of biomass-derived furfural to valuable tetrahydrofuran-based compounds under mild conditions.



New color-changing sensor detects alcohol with a smartphone snap
Color-changing alcohol sensors using CU-MOF-74 metal-organic frameworks
By Osaka Metropolitan University
Portable technology offers instant, power-free ethanol detection across concentrations



Oxygen deprivation promotes colon cancer growth
By The University of Osaka
Researchers from The University of Osaka found that the Wnt5a protein, secreted by inflammatory fibroblasts within cancerous tumors, inhibits angiogenesis and consequently promotes hypoxia within tumors.



DGIST to Host Distinguished Lecture Series by Professor Thomas C. Südhof, Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine
By Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
- DGIST to host the Distinguished Lecture Series on the topic of molecular principles of neural circuits



World's Lowest Write Power Operation for High-speed SOT-MRAM Cell Achieved
By Tohoku University
Researchers at Tohoku University have achieved record-breaking energy efficiency for a high-speed memory storage device, called a SOT-MRAM cell.



Updated economic geography model incorporates heterogeneity in firm productivity and environmental pollution
A simulation result showing the impact of firm heterogeneity and trade costs on industrial distribution across regions
By Hiroshima University
The new model could help policy-makers understand how the spatial distribution of industrial firms and their impact on the local environment affect regional development.



Selenium exposure during pregnancy may reduce childhood streptococcal infections
This study used data collected from the Japan Environment and Children's Study to show an inverse association between maternal selenium levels during pregnancy and the risk of children developing streptococcal infections by ages 3 or 4. (Illustration: Hiroyoshi Iwata)
By Hokkaido University
Higher maternal selenium levels during pregnancy were associated with a lower risk of streptococcal infections in children, suggesting a potential protective effect.



Tiny Brain Region Found to Drive Motor Learning in Reaching Movements
By The University of Osaka
A research team at The University of Osaka has identified a crucial brain region involved in motor learning during reaching movements.



Making real-time data processing possible anywhere on Earth
By Singapore University of Technology and Design
SUTD researchers have developed a new class of algorithms that enable low-latency, real-time computing and data transmission in large-scale satellite networks, which could lead to smarter, faster global connectivity.



DGIST Successfully Hosts "Corporate Innovation Growth Platform Launch Ceremony and K-Club Spring Workshop"
By Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
- Official Launch of Customized Technology Support Platform for Corporations… Accelerating Innovation and Growth in Regional Industries - DGIST Fosters Regional Innovation, Boosts Industry-Technology Collaboration



DGIST's discovery of proteins that affect brain signaling opens precision treatment possibilities
By Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
- A DGIST research team led by Professors Ko Jaewon and Um Ji Won has identified an interaction mechanism involving proteins that regulate NMDA receptor function - The discovery is expected to provide key clues for the management of mental diseases such as autism and schizophrenia



DGIST Develops High-Performance Piezoelectric Fiber Sensor for Real-Time Landslide Detection
By Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
- Dr. Lim Sang-kyu Kim's team has developed 3D-structured smart fiber, enhancing performance and facilitating real-time Bluetooth transmission without external power - Research results published in Advanced Functional Materials



DGIST Warns of Decoupling in GVC...Collapse of Semiconductor Partnership Network May Undermine Open Innovation
By Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
- Jinhyo Yoon's research team at DGIST empirically analyzed the crisis of open innovation in the semiconductor industry. - They suggested the need to strengthen domestic clusters and global governance. The study was published in one of the world's most prestigious journals.



DGIST has linked brain inflammation to repetitive behaviors in autism and obsessive–compulsive disorder and confirmed the ability of commercially available treatments to suppress symptoms
By Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
- A DGIST research team led by Prof. Jiwon Um has revealed that brain inflammation affects nerve cells and synapses, causing repetitive behaviors. - The research is expected to provide new clues for the treatment of brain disorders, including autism spectrum disorder.



DGIST Signs a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Statistics Korea to Develop Artificial Intelligence (AI) Experts
By Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
- Plan to expand collaboration by developing AI courses for public servants and reinforcing statistical analysis skills - Expected to contribute to national AI and data-driven policies



World's Smallest Inorganic Semiconductor Ushers in the New Era of Eco-friendly Hydrogen Production!
By Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
- Used a sub-1-nm quantum semiconductor nanocluster as a hydrogen production photocatalyst for the first time in world history - Achieved structural stability and catalytic activity with self-assembled superstructure and metal ion doping - Published in Nano Letters, one of the most prestigious jou



Leading Lingnan scholar Prof Richard M. Walker wins prestigious 2025 H. George Frederickson Award for Career Contributions to Public Management Research
Prof Richard M. Walker wins the prestigious 2025 H. George Frederickson Award.
By Lingnan University (LU)
Prof Richard M. Walker, Head and Chair Professor of the Department of Government and International Affairs and Director of Lingnan University Institute for Advanced Study (LUIAS), has received the prestigious 2025 H.



Decreasing alpine plant species had smaller rhizomes and less fine roots
Alpine plants in the Taisetsu mountains of northern Japan. (Photo: Haruka Kobayashi)
By Hokkaido University
Identification of plant species at high risk of extinction in climate-sensitive alpine ecosystems.


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