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Weekly Update   View this email in your browser 2026 Magazine Submissions open - Find out more! Press Releases  Events  Opportunities  More Press Releases Hot days make for icy weather, Philippine study finds By Ateneo de Manila University Counterintuitively, hot days are more likely to produce hail. Antiferromagnets Outperform Ferromagnets in Ultrafast, Energy-Efficient Memory Operations By Tohoku University Researchers from Tohoku University, NIMS, and JAEA have demonstrated for the first time the technological advantages of antiferromagnets. Their study, published in Science, shows that antiferromagnets enable faster, more efficient memory operations than conventional ferromagnets. Technology to Grow Semiconductor Single Crystals at Temperatures Exceeding 2,200°C By Tohoku University This new crystal growth technology uses tungsten to create single crystals that can stand extreme temperatures - a new achievement in the field. Scientists solve medical mystery behind rare multi-organ disease, opening door to new treatments By Duke-NUS Medical School • International researchers led by Duke-NUS identify rare mutations in the SPNS1 gene as the cause of a previously undiagnosed multi-organ disorder • Faulty fat recycling in cells triggers damaging build-up in muscles and liver • Findings lay the groundwork for new therapies for affected families Japanese large-data study reveals that 'flat-line ECG' indicates poor outcomes for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest By Hiroshima University By analyzing outcomes from a large-scale national dataset, this study raises tough questions about the impact of pre-hospital life support procedures on outcomes in patients with asystole. Variation inside and out: cell types in fruit fly metamorphosis By The University of Osaka Researchers from Japan found that macro-heterogeneity (the presence of multiple cell types) and micro-heterogeneity (variability in cell behavior within a cell type) are crucial for muscle breakdown and rearrangement in the pupal stage of fruit fly development. About 3,600 students at Lingnan University Postgraduate Orientation 2025 – a record high By Lingnan University The School of Graduate Studies (GS) of Lingnan University in Hong Kong hosted the "Empower Your Future" Lingnan Postgraduate Orientation 2025 today, 28 August, welcoming about 3,600 new postgraduate students for the 2025/26 academic year, the highest number ever recorded. A win-win approach to designing cities for cars and pedestrians By Singapore University of Technology and Design SUTD researchers have developed a generative urban model that upends the notion that walkable neighbourhoods must come at the expense of road access, offering a new way to balance mobility and liveability. AI unlocks secrets of rice yield sustainability after 50 years of continuous cropping By International Rice Research Institute A new study highlights how machine learning can effectively identify key factors influencing rice yield for over five decades, emphasizing the importance of tailored management practices and varietal replacement as a response to climate change. AI-powered Materials Map Speeds Up Materials Discovery By Tohoku University Researchers at Tohoku University have unified experimental and computational data into one valuable resource: a map that instantly guides scientists to suitable materials out of countless candidates. Energy-efficient Signal Detection in a Next-generation Wireless Communication Network By National Taiwan University Cell-free (CF) MIMO network is emerging as a key B5G/6G technology for improved connectivity, spectral efficiency, and service quality. This work proposes a novel CF-MIMO signal detector that can reduce the energy consumption by up to 58%. More efficient and reliable SiC devices for a greener future By The University of Osaka Researchers at The University of Osaka have developed a novel technique to enhance the performance and reliability of silicon carbide (SiC) metal-oxide-semiconductor (MOS) devices, a key component in power electronics. Making low-fertility rats fertile by changing the treatment interval By Osaka Metropolitan University Changing the interval between fertility drugs boosts fertility even in rats that typically respond poorly Biodegradable, electroconductive self-healing hydrogel combined with acupuncture shows promise for Parkinson's disease By National Taiwan University Researchers at National Taiwan University developed a biodegradable, electroconductive self-healing hydrogel combined with acupuncture that restores motor function and protects brain neurons in Parkinson's disease models. DGIST Hosts "Imagination-to-Reality Boot camp" with Daegu National Science Museum and Daegu Technical High School By Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST) - Enhances creativity and problem-solving skills through hands-on programs, including an autonomous driving hackathon - Showcases an innovative talent development model through collaboration with local educational institutions DGIST Opens the Convergence Talent Academy... Fully Starting to Develop Talented Individuals with Creativity and the Spirit of Challenge By Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST) DGIST Opens the Convergence Talent Academy... Fully Starting to Develop Talented Individuals with Creativity and the Spirit of Challenge Domestic and International Experts to Gather in Daegu in December for the 14th Annual Business Model Development Seminar By Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST) - Seminar to be held 9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. on December 11th–12th and 15th–17th, 2025, at the Daegu R&D Special Zone Headquarters - Early registration is encouraged since strong demand is expected for lectures by leading domestic and international experts Lingnan President S. Joe Qin greets over 1,400 new undergraduates and encourages them to harness AI tools for future innovation By Lingnan University Lingnan University held its 2025/26 academic year New Student Orientation (NSO) and Official Welcome on campus today, 25 August, welcoming over 1,400 new undergraduates from the Hong Kong SAR, the Mainland, and overseas, including students from Germany, Kazakhstan, Nepal, Russia, South Korea, and Vi From Spirit World to Modern Geopolitics: How Nicobarese 'Scare-Devils' Guarded Against the Unknown By MAP Academy In the East Indian Ocean, the indigenous inhabitants of Nicobar carved fearsome figurines called hantakoi to fight off malevolent spirits. Development of new C-C main chain polymers bearing densely accumulated cyclic units By Ehime University The research team directed by H. Shimomoto and E. 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