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Weekly Update   View this email in your browser Press Releases  Announcements  Events  Opportunities  More Press Releases Versatile, degradable polymers through novel domino polymerization By Osaka Metropolitan University Single monomer containing thiolactone and pyridyl disulfide molecules allows for variable polymer functionalities Living Brain Cells Enable Machine Learning Computations By Tohoku University A collaborative research group has shown that biological neurons can be trained to perform a temporal pattern learning task that was previously carried out by artificial systems Breaking Fuel Cell Barriers: New Platinum Catalyst Developed at SKKU Brings High-Efficiency Hydrogen Vehicles Closer to Commercialization By Sungkyunkwan University A novel computational approach reveals an oxygen vacancy-mediated synthesis mechanism, overcoming longstanding limits in atomic-level structural control Team reports α-allylation of simple ketones and allyl alcohols on mesoporous silica By YOKOHAMA National University Holds potential for use in developing next-generation catalysts Portable Eye Scanner Powered by AI Expands Access to Low-Cost Community Screening By Tohoku University Researchers at Tohoku University have imagined a future where you can assess eye health at a local supermarket, train station, or in remote regions without hospital access using a portable, inexpensive eye scanner. Fair decisions, clear reasons: Creating Fuzzy AI with fairness built in from the start By Osaka Metropolitan University By introducing fairness from the beginning with 'fuzzy' systems that understand ambiguity and shades of correctness, the evolved AIs balanced fairness and accuracy even when tasked with coming up with solutions for complicated financial and ethical issues. The 'dual self-assembly' network: A new chapter in 3D-printable hydrogels By National Taiwan University Researchers from National Taiwan University have engineered a novel dynamic chitosan hydrogel that senses environmental changes and redefines the boundaries of 3D printing. Ateneo robot explorers uncover Philippine islands' ancient technologies By Ateneo de Manila University New technology coming out of Ateneo de Manila University is helping reveal the technology of the Philippines' deep past. Air surveillance reveals hidden reservoirs of antibiotic resistance genes By Hiroshima University A review finds that antibiotic resistance genes—capable of undermining modern medicine—can travel through the air across both cities and farmland, and argues that airborne spread represents an overlooked public health risk. How Gossiping Mushroom Networks Share Your Public Urination Secrets By Tohoku University Psst, have you heard that mushrooms can "gossip" and spread information to their neighbours? Researchers at Tohoku University showed how electrical information flows between mushrooms in response to a unique stimulus: urine. Building desktop particle accelerators to unlock new realms of research By The University of Osaka Free-electron lasers can be tuned to operate over a wide range of wavelengths, but they conventionally require large-scale facilities. Two organs, one brain area: How fish orientate themselves in the water By Osaka Metropolitan University Researchers identified the tegmentum in the midbrain as an 'integration center' of fish. Prioritizing potentially cancer-causing mutations in real-world cancer genomics By Hiroshima University Hiroshima University researchers have developed a practical framework to identify candidate pathogenic variants hidden among the large number of variants of uncertain significance (VUS) detected in comprehensive genomic profiling (CGP) of cancers. Investigating the relationship of diet and heart disease burden By Springer Nature A poor diet remains a leading contributor to ischaemic heart disease, according to an analysis from 204 countries over a 30-year period Lingnan University scholars co-develop novel interfacial structure that achieves highly efficient and stable tandem solar cells - findings published in leading international journal Nature Communications By Lingnan University In response to the global demand for clean energy transition, tandem solar cells are recognised as a crucial next-generation technology that will significantly improve solar power efficiency. A "breathing" lung organoid enables measurement of lung stiffness By Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo (UTokyo-IIS) Researchers develop a system that inflates human lung organoids from within to analyze lung mechanics A smarter approach to testing reproductive safety By Hokkaido University A new platform could improve reproductive toxicity testing by enhancing both efficiency and ethical standards Veterinarians in Japan and the UK view animal welfare through different cultural lenses By Hokkaido University A new international survey reveals clear differences in how veterinarians and animal welfare scientists in Japan and the UK perceive animal welfare, particularly animal behaviour. Decline in Japanese chum salmon linked to climate change By Hokkaido University Loss of habitat along their migratory routes may be driving the recent decline in Japanese chum salmon populations A fluorescent dye that works in superacidic environments By Hokkaido University Opening new possibilities for fluorescence-based imaging in extreme environments, from bioimaging to advanced materials Into the fungal unknown: New tool maps fungal gene functions without reference genomes By Hiroshima University Researchers at Hiroshima University have developed a new tool to quickly and accurately map fungal gene functions, even for species that have never been studied before. Concrete's distinct microbial zones could change how building health is assessed By Hiroshima University Concrete harbors distinct microbial zones whose signatures survive the heat of routine core sampling, a discovery researchers say could one day put structural health diagnostics within reach of general maintenance staff and even residents. Choosing embryos based on genetic predictions raises new ethical and legal concerns By Hokkaido University A new global review shows countries taking very different approaches to regulating polygenic embryo testing New Technique Turns Everyday Surfaces Like Walls and Desks into Touch Panels By Tohoku University When donning an augmented or mixed reality headset, typing via air gestures can be tiring. To remedy this, researchers at Tohoku University developed an approach that turns everyday surfaces into keyboards. Developing a New Predictive Model to Assess Chemical Risks in Cetaceans By Ehime University Assessing the Impact of Chemical Contaminants on Finless Porpoises Using In Vitro Data and Mass Distribution Modeling CityUHK scholars discover novel compound, charting new course for treating psychiatric and neurological disorders By City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) Scientists at CityUHK achieved a breakthrough in recent months with the discovery a novel compound, named MF-8. Hybrid desiccant and shallow geothermal cooling cut energy use in humid climates By National Taiwan University A research team from Taiwan has developed a novel hybrid air-conditioning system integrating shallow geothermal energy and a desiccant wheel. "No system is perfectly isolated": DGIST uncovers the mystery of "quantum collapse," a decade-long challenge, for the first time in the world By Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST) - Professor JaeDong Lee's team discovers the cause of "ultrafast electronic decoherence" in open quantum environments - Provides a decisive breakthrough, bridging ideal quantum theory and real-world quantum technologies - Published in the leading interdisciplinary science journal Advanced Science "Reading the Rotational Direction of Light" — DGIST Has Developed Next-Generation Ultra-Wideband Optical Sensor to Advance Quantum Communication By Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST) - Professor Jiwoong Yang's team has developed a quantum-dot-based "circularly polarized light" sensor covering ultraviolet to infrared spectrum. - Breakthrough design introduces chiral structures into charge transport pathways, overcoming material and wavelength limitations of conventional optical Making Batteries from a Candle Constituent? Lower Costs and Zero Environmental Pollution By Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST) - DGIST Professor Kim Jinsoo's team has developed dry-electrode technology for batteries using paraffin material - Achieving a primer-free, solvent-free process… Stable charge-discharge performance for over 1,000 cycles - 95% reduction in costs compared to conventional fluorine-based binders, with Tracing the evolutionary history of chemical warfare between plants and insects By National Taiwan University Published in Nature Ecology and Evolution, a novel study led by National Taiwan University connects plant and insect physiology, chemical ecology, molecular function, and evolutionary analysis to offer a new perspective on plant–insect coevolution. 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