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Monday, February 23, 2026

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Weekly Update   View this email in your browser Press Releases  Announcements  Events  Opportunities  More Press Releases Cleaner fish show intelligence typical of mammals By Osaka Metropolitan University Cleaner fish interacted with a mirror in their tank in a way that suggests 'contingency testing' intelligence, a higher form of smarts typically found in mammals. This finding coupled with faster self-recognition than previously thought, expands our image of intelligence in these social fish. Holistically Improving the Process of Producing Hydrogen from Water By Tohoku University Storing hydrogen efficiently is still challenging. Researchers at Tohoku University have developed a new catalyst that coordinates the two key steps of hydrogen formation in alkaline water electrolysis, helping the reaction run more smoothly. A promising step toward practical green hydrogen. DGIST Produced 293 Graduates with Innovative and Interdisciplinary Science and Technology Talent, including "CES Innovation Award"-Winning Student Entrepreneurs and "IPESK Next-Generation Engineers." By Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST) - DGIST Held the 2026 Spring Commencement Ceremony, with Degrees Awarded to 293 Graduates: 59 PhDs, 103 Master's Degrees, and 131 Bachelor's Degrees. - Dr. Kansong Art Museum's "Portrait of a Beauty" Meets DGIST's AI Technology By Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST) - Research Team Led by Prof. DGIST strengthens "global semiconductor alliance" with Dutch semiconductor technology innovation delegation By Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST) - 25 experts from Dutch industry, academia, and research institutions visited DGIST on Tuesday, February 10 - Explored DGIST's state-of-the-art FAB facilities and discussed joint research and talent development collaboration in semiconductors and sensors DGIST identifies "magic blueprint" for converting carbon dioxide into resources through atom-level catalyst design By Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST) - Selective production of CO and CH₄ achieved by tuning Fe·Cu single-atom–TiO₂ interactions - CO₂ reduction activity enhanced by 55 times (CO) and 44 times (CH₄) compared to conventional TiO₂ - Findings published in Advanced Science Chemistry-Powered "Breathing" Membrane Opens and Closes Tiny Pores on Its Own By The University of Osaka Researchers at The University of Osaka have developed a method to reproducibly form subnanometer pores within a solid-state nanopore. A voltage-driven chemical reaction produces a precipitate that fills and closes the nanopore, while dissolution reopens conductive pathways. A clearer future: Researchers unveil transparent, plastic-free wood By The University of Osaka Researchers at The University of Osaka have created highly transparent wood without plastic additives and revealed that its clarity depends on structural direction. Alkali treatment softens cellulose-based cell walls, allowing internal cavities to collapse during drying and reduce light scattering. A holiday to better recovery By Osaka Metropolitan University Rehabilitation on weekends and public holidays may improve post-surgery recovery for hip fractures Magnetic Gear Reconfigures the Yagi-Uda Antenna for Future 6G Developments By Tohoku University To further the development of 6G wireless communication systems, we need to develop antennas that can dynamically adapt to ever-changing signal environments. A "smart fluid" you can reconfigure with temperature By Hiroshima University Imagine a "smart fluid" whose internal structure can be rearranged just by changing temperature. In a new study in Matter, researchers report a way to overcome a long-standing limitation in a class of "smart fluids" called nematic liquid crystal microcolloids, allowing for reconfigurable self-assem Development of a New Technology for Controlled Interstrand Linking of DNA By Tohoku University DNA - the blueprint of life – can also act as a reaction vessel that guides chemical reactions. This is possible using interstrand crosslinking technology developed by researchers at Tohoku University. 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