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Building models that show how atoms interact is a notoriously complicated process. But a newly developed AI agent has made this much easier. Called MLP Copilot, the framework consolidates scientific evidence and calculations, making it easier for researchers to build models.

Molecules in motion provide a new way to light up screens

Asia Research News — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 05:02:10 +0000

Molecules in motion provide a new way to light up screens

An international research team led by the University of Osaka has created specially designed, flexible molecules that efficiently generate orange-to-red light. Unlike many earlier designs, the molecules do not need to be locked into a rigid shape to work well.

A new math framework captures symmetry in layered materials

Asia Research News — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 04:45:27 +0000

A new math framework captures symmetry in layered materials

Mathematics often distills the complex into a language we can understand. A newly developed mathematical framework has done just that with symmetry in complex, layered structures.

Lingnan University signs MoU with Digital Intelligence International Development Education Alliance Exploring an international collaboration platform at the Northern Metropolis University Town

Asia Research News — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 04:05:29 +0000

Lingnan University signs MoU with Digital Intelligence International Development Education Alliance Exploring an international collaboration platform at the Northern Metropolis University Town

Prof S. Joe Qin, President and Wai Kee Kau Chair Professor of Data Science at Lingnan University, was invited to attend the opening ceremony of the 2026 Beijing Forum and a thematic forum on digital intelligence education in Beijing from 6 to 7 November.

Wildlife import linked to higher risk of animal-human disease outbreaks

Asia Research News — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 03:48:09 +0000

Wildlife import linked to higher risk of animal-human disease outbreaks

By Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University

The 21st-century epidemics of animal-human diseases, or zoonotic pathogens, such as MERS, SARS, and Covid-19, have demonstrated how pathogen spillover from animal to human can pose a global health threat. There is one factor linked with at least 70% of such emerging diseases: wildlife.

A new role for chlorine: Uncovering anion redox in solid-state battery cathodes

Asia Research News — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 03:03:29 +0000

A new role for chlorine: Uncovering anion redox in solid-state battery cathodes

By National Taiwan University

National Taiwan University Department of Chemistry and research collaborators combine synchrotron experiments and electronic-structure calculations to show how chlorine can take part in charge storage in an iron chloride cathode.

Japan-Developed Quantum Computers Join Forces with a Supercomputer at the University of Osaka – a First in Japan

Asia Research News — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 02:09:11 +0000

Japan-Developed Quantum Computers Join Forces with a Supercomputer at the University of Osaka – a First in Japan

Researchers at The University of Osaka have developed SEAFOOD, a platform linking the OCTOPUS supercomputer with domestically developed superconducting quantum computers through the open-source OQTOPUS software.

Lingnan University hosts The Nash Chess Cup, attracting over 300 chess players from primary, secondary and tertiary institutions – Chinese chess International Grandmaster Wong Hok-him joins a dialogue on game theory and the games of life

Asia Research News — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 15:35:41 +0000

Lingnan University hosts The Nash Chess Cup, attracting over 300 chess players from primary, secondary and tertiary institutions – Chinese chess International Grandmaster Wong Hok-him joins a dialogue on game theory and the games of life

To celebrate their 30th anniversary, the Department of Economics at Lingnan University hosted the inter-school chess tournament, The Nash Chess Cup, on 7 November on the University campus.

Astrocytes Supporting Brain Activity Coordinate Neuronal and Cerebral Blood Flow Responses

Asia Research News — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 04:49:34 +0000

Astrocytes Supporting Brain Activity Coordinate Neuronal and Cerebral Blood Flow Responses

By Sungkyunkwan University

IBS and Sungkyunkwan University researchers uncover a molecular signaling pathway through which astrocytes regulate neuronal activity and vascular responses during prolonged sensory stimulation.

CityUHK-led study reveals continued Antarctic ice loss this century, highlighting the importance of emissions reductions to mitigate coastal risks

Asia Research News — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 03:15:49 +0000

CityUHK-led study reveals continued Antarctic ice loss this century, highlighting the importance of emissions reductions to mitigate coastal risks

By City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK)

An international research team led by Professor Lin Yucheng of CityUHK has used a physics-informed artificial intelligence (AI) model to reveal that Antarctic ice loss will continue throughout this century, even if global warming is limited to the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C target.

How bacteria build the molecular bushing of the flagellar motor

Asia Research News — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 02:27:15 +0000

How bacteria build the molecular bushing of the flagellar motor

A team of researchers at the University of Osaka has revealed the stepwise mechanism by which bacteria assemble a molecular bushing around the drive shaft of the flagellar motor.

Beyond Trial and Error: A Framework for AI-Driven Solid-Electrolyte Discovery

Asia Research News — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 00:50:07 +0000

Beyond Trial and Error: A Framework for AI-Driven Solid-Electrolyte Discovery

Research can be a frustrating endeavor. What works well theoretically or in the lab may fail miserably when put into practice. Scientists often face this problem when searching for new battery materials.

Lingnan University Info Day: rediscover your future — debut of a 3.5m Lingnan cat, insights from an Asian Games medallist, and a deep dive into the Elite Class named after a Nobel Laureate

Asia Research News — Sat, 07 Nov 2026 08:49:02 +0000

Lingnan University Info Day: rediscover your future — debut of a 3.5m Lingnan cat, insights from an Asian Games medallist, and a deep dive into the Elite Class named after a Nobel Laureate

A 3.5-metre-tall Lingnan Cat made its campus debut at Lingnan University, inviting visitors to take photos, while Asian Games Chinese chess bronze medallist Wong Hok-him sat at the chessboard with participants to explore how game theory can shape decisions about further education and life.

Lingnan University plans to establish a Division of Mathematics, as world-renowned mathematician Prof Jean-Michel Morel says AI development will create more jobs for mathematicians

Asia Research News — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 13:41:15 +0000

Lingnan University plans to establish a Division of Mathematics, as world-renowned mathematician Prof Jean-Michel Morel says AI development will create more jobs for mathematicians

Prof Jean-Michel Morel, Chair Professor of the Division of Industrial Data Science at Lingnan University, spoke at HLMA Talks, a public talk series organised by the Hang Lung Mathematics Awards (HLMA) later this afternoon (6 November). Under the theme “Mind vs.

Lingnan University Faculty of Business wins three major awards at the 2026 Asia New Century Education Forum

Asia Research News — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 10:53:04 +0000

Lingnan University Faculty of Business wins three major awards at the 2026 Asia New Century Education Forum

The Faculty of Business of Lingnan University has received three major honours at the recently held 2026 Asia New Century Education Forum, themed “Digital Intelligence Empowerment and Industry-Academia Collaboration”, in recognition of its outstanding academic leadership, teaching innovation and hig

A New Spin on Catalysts: A Roadmap for Smarter Chemical Reactions

Asia Research News — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 08:22:12 +0000

A New Spin on Catalysts: A Roadmap for Smarter Chemical Reactions

Controlling electron spin could open new possibilities for more efficient catalysts. By reviewing recent research, scientists explore how magnetic fields affect catalyst performance and what challenges remain before these effects can be put to practical use.

Asia’s first citizen lifesaving summit rallies communities to act when cardiac arrest strikes

Asia Research News — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 04:10:28 +0000

Asia’s first citizen lifesaving summit rallies communities to act when cardiac arrest strikes

By Duke-NUS Medical School

• Asia’s inaugural Citizen Life Saving Summit brings together community responders, healthcare professionals and policymakers to strengthen public response to cardiac arrest and other medical emergencies.

Electronics-Free Artificial Reflex Reproduces Knee-Jerk and Enables Bipedal Walking

Asia Research News — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 07:56:59 +0000

Electronics-Free Artificial Reflex Reproduces Knee-Jerk and Enables Bipedal Walking

Doctors sometimes tap your kneecap to trigger the knee-jerk reflex and test your nervous system. Robots, however, can’t react this naturally, since their movements depend on sensors and circuits.

Tiny melt traces shed light on the Colorado Plateau's explosive past

Asia Research News — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 07:25:11 +0000

Tiny melt traces shed light on the Colorado Plateau's explosive past

Tiny traces of melted rock are helping scientists uncover the Colorado Plateau's explosive past. These small clues offer a glimpse into the geological processes that took place deep beneath the Earth's surface millions of years ago.

A New Way to Make Better Use of Ruthenium in Single-Atom Catalysts

Asia Research News — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 07:04:29 +0000

A New Way to Make Better Use of Ruthenium in Single-Atom Catalysts

Making better use of valuable metals could help create more efficient catalysts. A new method allows more ruthenium to be incorporated into single-atom catalysts without compromising their stability.

Electrical Control of an Unconventional Quantum Transport State in Magnets Demonstrated

Asia Research News — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 07:19:14 +0000

Electrical Control of an Unconventional Quantum Transport State in Magnets Demonstrated

Quantum geometry has long been treated as a fixed, built-in property of a material. A Tohoku University and Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) team has now shown it can be controlled on demand.

Making lithium-ion battery faster and more efficient via porous graphene networks

Asia Research News — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 04:24:56 +0000

Making lithium-ion battery faster and more efficient via porous graphene networks

By YOKOHAMA National University

Graphene mesosponge proves highly effective in improving energy and power densities in commercial lithium-ion batteries.

SKKU Develops Ultra-Low-Defect Semiconductor Thin Films through Eutectic Engineering, Enabling Both Solar Cells and LEDs

Asia Research News — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 01:53:04 +0000

SKKU Develops Ultra-Low-Defect Semiconductor Thin Films through Eutectic Engineering, Enabling Both Solar Cells and LEDs

By Sungkyunkwan University

World’s first volatile eutectic mixture, which melts at a lower temperature than its individual components, yields record-quality perovskite thin films

Saint Francis University and Lenovo Announce Partnership to Pioneer Narrative-Based, Human-Centred AI for Mental Wellbeing

Asia Research News — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 06:26:41 +0000

Saint Francis University and Lenovo Announce Partnership to Pioneer Narrative-Based, Human-Centred AI for Mental Wellbeing

By Saint Francis University

Saint Francis University (SFU) and Lenovo announced a partnership to launch Human-Centred AI for Life-Transition Challenges, an integrated digital ecosystem designed to transform life's most difficult moments into pathways of collective hope and resilience.

Electric air taxis may fly up to 22% less far depending on the season

Asia Research News — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 05:03:33 +0000

Electric air taxis may fly up to 22% less far depending on the season

By Osaka Metropolitan University

Why electric air taxis may fly shorter distances in summer and winter than in spring

Hepatocyte spheroid-laden self-healing hydrogel containing decellularized liver matrix and tannic acid: A potential treatment for metabolic-dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease

Asia Research News — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 03:47:09 +0000

Hepatocyte spheroid-laden self-healing hydrogel containing decellularized liver matrix and tannic acid: A potential treatment for metabolic-dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease

By National Taiwan University

Metabolic-dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) affects approximately 38% of the global population.

Making mirrors from plants

Asia Research News — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 01:38:55 +0000

Making mirrors from plants

A team led by researchers from the University of Osaka has devised a unique technology that forms layers of the natural substances pectin and cellulose to produce biodegradable, sustainable materials that are as highly reflective as metals.

Multi-Biomimetic Structural Colors Inspired by Pearls and Bird Feathers

Asia Research News — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 01:13:37 +0000

Multi-Biomimetic Structural Colors Inspired by Pearls and Bird Feathers

What gives pearls and bird feathers their distinctive colors? The answer lies in their unique structures. Inspired by these natural examples, researchers have developed a simpler way to produce structural colors without relying on traditional pigments.

DGIST Professor Youngsik Kim’s team wins second place at HACK@CHES 2026, a world-renowned international semiconductor security competition

Asia Research News — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:31:31 +0000

DGIST Professor Youngsik Kim’s team wins second place at HACK@CHES 2026, a world-renowned international semiconductor security competition

By Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)

- Ranks second among 52 teams worldwide, demonstrating DGIST’s outstanding hardware security capabilities in the finals, which featured the top eight teams - Combines in-house security analysis tools with AI to thoroughly verify 20 security vulnerabilities in just 48 hours

DGIST successfully hosts “2026 D-RUNNER,” bringing together science and technology professionals in Dalseong.

Asia Research News — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:27:48 +0000

DGIST successfully hosts “2026 D-RUNNER,” bringing together science and technology professionals in Dalseong.

By Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)

- Approximately 700 members of related institutions in Dalseong-gun participated, creating a space for communication and unity toward a future in which Dalseong is connected through science and technology and grows through cooperation.

“A Screw Lens Is Used to Visually Inspect Micro-defects in Semiconductor Chips.” DGIST Has Developed a High-Resolution Ultrasound Transducer.

Asia Research News — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:25:55 +0000

“A Screw Lens Is Used to Visually Inspect Micro-defects in Semiconductor Chips.” DGIST Has Developed a High-Resolution Ultrasound Transducer.

By Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)

- Inspired by the structure of an anechoic chamber, Prof.

Removing the “background” from brain signals to precisely capture the “rhythm”: DGIST develops AI analysis technology to capture changes in brain waves in patients with Parkinson’s disease as they occur.

Asia Research News — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:20:16 +0000

Removing the “background” from brain signals to precisely capture the “rhythm”: DGIST develops AI analysis technology to capture changes in brain waves in patients with Parkinson’s disease as they occur.

By Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)

- Proposes a deep-learning technology that separates brain signals into “rhythms” and “background signals” without compromising temporal resolution. - Improves gait prediction performance in patients with Parkinson’s disease and sensitively detects the effects of electrical stimulation therapy. -

Lingnan University surges 36 places to 145th in QS Asia University Rankings 2027 Advances into the top 10% in Asia with perfect scores of 100 in four internationalisation indicators

Asia Research News — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:34:44 +0000

Lingnan University surges 36 places to 145th in QS Asia University Rankings 2027 Advances into the top 10% in Asia with perfect scores of 100 in four internationalisation indicators

Lingnan University has achieved another remarkable success in the newly released Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Asia University Rankings 2027, rising 36 places from 181st last year to 145th.

Call for Survey Respondents: Researchers on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Southeast Asia

Asia Research News — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 07:58:37 +0000

Call for Survey Respondents: Researchers on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Southeast Asia

AMR researchers in SEA are invited to answer a survey on communicating about AMR (any level of experience in communication accepted)

Over 800 faculty members and students from 17 countries and regions gather at Lingnan University’s International Day 2026, creating a global village and advancing cross-cultural exchanges

Asia Research News — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 07:21:56 +0000

Over 800 faculty members and students from 17 countries and regions gather at Lingnan University’s International Day 2026, creating a global village and advancing cross-cultural exchanges

To promote campus internationalisation and broaden students’ global perspective, Lingnan University held “International Day 2026 – Gateways to the World” on campus today, 3 November, co-organised by the Office of Global Education and the Office of Student Affairs.

CityUHK scholars develop new infrared-transparent aerogel, boosting cooling performance by up to 5.2°C

Asia Research News — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:39:55 +0000

CityUHK scholars develop new infrared-transparent aerogel, boosting cooling performance by up to 5.2°C

By City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK)

With continuous breakthroughs in electricity-free cooling, City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) recently developed a new infrared-transparent aerogel, which boosts the cooling performance of subambient daytime radiative cooling materials by up to 5.2°C.

Strengthening Japan–India partnership for science and innovation

Asia Research News — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 06:57:01 +0000

Strengthening Japan–India partnership for science and innovation

By Hokkaido University

A recent international conference at Hokkaido University brought together researchers from Japan, India, and beyond to explore collaborations that can help tackle challenges in food, health, and materials science.

Dual-salt self-healing polymer electrolyte for room-temperature lithium batteries

Asia Research News — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 03:45:47 +0000

Dual-salt self-healing polymer electrolyte for room-temperature lithium batteries

By National Taiwan University

This work presents a dual-salt synergistic strategy in a self-healing polymer electrolyte system to overcome the bottlenecks of low ionic conductivity and a low Li⁺ transference number, enabling stable room-temperature operation of lithium batteries with various cathode chemistries, including LFP an

Bright spark: Robots and AI track solar cell fabrication

Asia Research News — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 04:36:26 +0000

Bright spark: Robots and AI track solar cell fabrication