Thursday, September 4, 2025
Editor's Choice: Monthly highlights from Asia Research News National Taiwan University | | Researchers developed a biodegradable hydrogel that can conduct electrical signals, repair itself after damage, and safely degrade in the body. The material could open a new direction for treating Parkinson's disease. Combined with acupuncture  | | Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology Scientists from South Korea engineered a robotic folding sheet that can crawl across a surface as well as grasp and lift various objects. Heat-sensitive resistors also act as sensors, allowing precise control and adaptability. | | | International Rice Research Institute An AI-aided analysis of 50 years of rice cropping has identified key factors influencing rice yield sustainability, revealing the importance of tailored management and variety replacement as a response to climate change. Resilient rice  | | | Freeze-framing cells The University of Osaka Scientists developed a new optical microscopy technique that freezes cells with millisecond precision, enabling fast cellular events to be captured and observed at high resolution. | | | From lab-grown chicken nuggets to "bio hybrid robots", Professor Shoji Takeuchi of the Institute of Industrial Science at The University of Tokyo, Japan, is often under the media spotlight. Asia Research News asked how communicating with the media can help scientists and society. Read the interview  | | Our guest speaker for September is Dr. Ayako Miyazaki, Senior Communications Manager - Corporate Affairs at Springer Nature. Join us for her talk, "Communicating science in the open era: Fundamentals of open research and exploring opportunities for science communicators." More details  | | Don't miss your chance. There are a few spots left in Asia Research News 2026 magazine. Book your space  | | | | |

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