Weekly Digest: Lingnan University in Hong Kong achieves record funding and number of successful projects in the 2025/26 RGC funding exercise, and more

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Weekly Update   View this email in your browser 2026 Magazine Early bird rate ends 30th June - Find out more! Press Releases  Events  Opportunities  More Press Releases Lingnan University in Hong Kong achieves record funding and number of successful projects in the 2025/26 RGC funding exercise By Lingnan University (LU) Lingnan University has delivered its best-ever performance in the latest 2025/26 funding exercise carried out by the Research Grants Council (RGC), covering the General Research Fund (GRF), Early Career Scheme (ECS), and Humanities and Social Sciences Prestigious Fellowship Scheme (HSSPFS). Media Alert - Queensland Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training on Site visit to Research Centre for Advanced Science and Technology (RCAST) By Asia Research News The Honourable Ros Bates, Queensland Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training Lingnan University survey records over 1,400 newts killed on Hong Kong roads in two months By Lingnan University (LU) Lingnan University's Science Unit recently published Hong Kong's first-ever scientific Hong Kong Newt Roadkill Survey Programme. Their findings show that over 1,400 Hong Kong newts were killed by vehicles in two months, accounting for more than 90 per cent of total wildlife carcasses found. Machine Learning Potential-Driven Insights into pH-Dependent CO₂ Reduction By Tohoku University Machine learning potential can create accurate, large-scale models of catalytic activity for a reaction that turns carbon dioxide into a sustainable energy source. Aligned stem cell sheets could improve regenerative therapies By Hiroshima University A new way to grow stem cells may help them release more of the signaling proteins they use to repair tissue, potentially improving future treatments. Cell sheet production efficiency greatly influenced by polymer brush lengths and densities By Hiroshima University Cell sheet preparation for use in tissue engineering and regenerative therapies could be significantly improved with the use of thermo-responsive polymer brushes, adjusted in length and density according to specific cell types Hydrothermal Systems May Have Supplied Essential Phosphorus for Early Life By Tohoku University Phosphorus forms the backbone of DNA, RNA, and cellular membranes. But scientists have struggled to pinpoint the specific conditions under which phosphorus developed in Earth's younger years. HKU Geologists Suggest Early Continents Formed through Mantle Plumes, Not Plate Collisions Geologists from The University of Hong Kong (HKU) have made a breakthrough in understanding how the Earth's early continents formed during the Archean time, more than 2.5 billion years ago. What about tritiated water release from Fukushima? Ocean model simulations provide an objective scientific knowledge on the long-term tritium distribution By Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo (UTokyo-IIS) Using a global ocean model, researchers from the Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo, and the Institute of Environmental Radioactivity, Fukushima University, found that short- and long-term contribution of treated water released from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant on Optimizing laser irradiation: An in-silico meta-analysis of skin discoloration treatment By Osaka Metropolitan University Comparing picosecond and nanosecond lasers usage with a newly developed index Magnetism recharged: A new method for restoring magnetism in thin films By The University of Osaka Researchers from SANKEN, The University of Osaka, have revealed a technique for exploiting the catalytic action of hydrogen in platinum to reverse the degradation of magnetization. This method can be used to increase the robustness of next-generation computer chips based on thin magnetic films. Enhancing the "feel-good" factor of urban vegetation using AI and street view images By The University of Osaka Researchers from The University of Osaka have developed a method to visualize and reconstruct individual urban plants in different seasons using AI and street view images. Vaccination support program reduces pneumonia-related mortality by 25 percent among the elderly By Hiroshima University Findings based on efforts in Sera Town, Japan showed the pneumococcal vaccination support program reversed the previously increasing trend in pneumonia mortality rate in the community. Data-Driven Strategies to Advance Methane Pyrolysis Catalysts By Tohoku University Researchers have explored how artificial intelligence and machine learning are helping scientists identify catalysts for methane pyrolysis, a reaction that produces hydrogen without emitting carbon dioxide. Toward Reliable Probing of Electrocatalysts: Identifying X-ray-Induced Artifacts in Operando Spectroscopy By National Taiwan University Operando X-ray spectroscopy is a powerful tool for probing electrocatalyst dynamics—but intense X-ray exposure can distort structural insights. This study reveals flux- and dose-dependent artifact thresholds and proposes practical protocols to ensure accurate, artifact-free measurements. Lingnan University shines on Canton Tower celebrating World No.1 in THE Impact ranking for Quality Education By Lingnan University (LU) To highlight the active role and impactful contributions of Hong Kong's higher education sector in integrating with national development, Lingnan University hosted a sharing session themed "Impact of Quality Education" at the Yuanzhi Business School in Guangzhou on 1 July— the 28th anniversary of th New nanoparticles offer safer, more effective drug delivery By Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University A new nanoparticle capable of carrying much higher doses of drugs while staying stable for extended periods could make treatments more effective First Oral Drug Shows Promise for Barth Syndrome Heart and Muscle Symptoms By Tohoku University Barth syndrome is a rare genetic disorder with no known cure. Researchers at Tohoku University examined a new oral drug called MA-5 that could provide life-changing relief to these young patients. Prebiotics might be a factor in preventing or treating issues caused by low brain GABA By Hiroshima University Dietary prebiotics may induce an increase in brain GABA levels through the regulation of gut microbiota, which can be a major point for reducing or even treating these occurrences of certain neurological diseases in individuals. Ateneo biologists warn against new alien fish in Laguna de Bay By Ateneo de Manila University Ateneo biologists confirm invasive tinfoil barb in Laguna de Bay, warning it could disrupt native fish and harm local ecosystems. Lingnan University's national flag-raising ceremony for the 28th anniversary of the HKSAR By Lingnan University (LU) Lingnan University in Hong Kong held a flag-raising ceremony to celebrate the 28th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR). Clean Water from Waves: A Self-Powered Pollution Detector By National Taiwan University A new self-powered water sensor uses wave energy to monitor pollutants like heavy metals, microplastics, and pesticides—no battery needed. The physics of popping: Building better jumping robots - Researchers in Japan unlock the secrets of shell-structure jumping By The University of Osaka Inspired by a simple children's toy, a jumping popper toy, researchers have unlocked a key to designing more agile and predictable soft robots. Breaking Barriers in Tumor Targeting: Mucoadhesive Nanoplatforms for Precision Bladder Cancer Imaging By National Taiwan University The high recurrence rate of bladder cancer is often attributed to inadequate tumor visualization and localization. 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