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Lingnan University held a flag-raising ceremony today (1 October) to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. The ceremony took place at 10:30 am at the University’s Wing On Plaza.

How Jamini Roy’s Paintings Breathed New Life into India’s Traditional Art Forms

Asia Research News — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 03:51:37 +0000

How Jamini Roy’s Paintings Breathed New Life into India’s Traditional Art Forms

By MAP Academy

A luminary of modern Indian art, Jamini Roy is celebrated for his experiments with Bengali patachitra painting traditions and his brightly hued, bold and two-dimensional depictions of human, animal and mythological forms.

Discovery of promising electrolyte for all-solid-state batteries

Asia Research News — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 04:26:19 +0000

Discovery of promising electrolyte for all-solid-state batteries

Solid electrolyte composed of nanoparticles embedded in an amorphous matrix shows high conductivity, formability, and electrochemical stability

Syrian hamsters reveal genetic secret to hibernation

Asia Research News — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 00:59:01 +0000

Syrian hamsters reveal genetic secret to hibernation

By Hokkaido University

A gene that limits cellular damage could be the key to surviving prolonged cold exposure.

'Squeezing' Increased Accuracy out of Quantum Measurements

Asia Research News — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 07:52:20 +0000

'Squeezing' Increased Accuracy out of Quantum Measurements

Tohoku University’s Dr. Le Bin Ho has explored how quantum squeezing can improve measurement precision in complex quantum systems, with potential applications in quantum sensing, imaging, and radar technologies.

Duke-NUS study proposes new heart failure treatment targeting abnormal hormone activity

Asia Research News — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 03:49:36 +0000

Duke-NUS study proposes new heart failure treatment targeting abnormal hormone activity

Scientists have discovered that blocking the activity of the hormone glucagon could treat a common and challenging type of heart failure that affects millions worldwide.

Propelling Renewable Energy Industry Forward with Lithium-ion Battery Electrolyte Additives

Asia Research News — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 00:49:43 +0000

Propelling Renewable Energy Industry Forward with Lithium-ion Battery Electrolyte Additives

By National Taiwan University

Distinguished Professor Nae-Lih Wu and his research team from NTU Chemical Engineering Department recently published a review paper- "Lithium-ion Battery Electrolyte Additives: Classification by Elements" in a top-ranked international journal: Progress in Materials Science (2023 IF: 33.6)

Weekly News Bites: AI-ncient drawings, a nuclear battery, and mass myopia

Asia Research News — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 09:45:25 +0000

Weekly News Bites: AI-ncient drawings, a nuclear battery, and mass myopia

By Asia Research News

Asia Research News monitors the latest research news in Asia. Some highlights that caught our attention this week are how AI helped uncover mysterious Nazca lines, a battery made from a glowing crystal, and how 1 in 3 children are nearsighted.

Launch of the Pacific Academy of Sciences

Asia Research News — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 02:29:07 +0000

Launch of the Pacific Academy of Sciences

23 Oct 2024

By International Science Council Regional Focal Point for Asia and the Pacific

The formal launch of the Pacific Academy of Sciences and its Foundational Fellows will be an official side-event at the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting in Samoa.

Deep Ocean Symposium: Is Mining the Seabed Undermining Our Future?

Asia Research News — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 02:03:25 +0000

Deep Ocean Symposium: Is Mining the Seabed Undermining Our Future?

30 Oct 2024 to 31 Oct 2024

By International Science Council Regional Focal Point for Asia and the Pacific

Join the Deep Ocean Symposium to explore the impact of seabed exploration and mining on our future. Thursday October 31, 2024, 9am to 4pm (Cook Islands Standard Time) Rarotonga, Cook Islands.

Hong Kong's Lingnan University to confer two honorary fellowships

Asia Research News — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 07:36:26 +0000

Hong Kong's Lingnan University to confer two honorary fellowships

Lingnan University will confer two honorary fellowships on 3 October 2024 to recognise outstanding professional achievements and valuable contributions to the community and the education sector. The recipients are Ms Chiang Lai-ping, Agnes and Mr Augustine Lui Ngok-che.

ChatGPT shows human-level assessment of brain tumor MRI reports

Asia Research News — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 04:36:39 +0000

ChatGPT shows human-level assessment of brain tumor MRI reports

Using real-world information written in Japanese, large language model displays accuracy on par with neuroradiologists

Duke-NUS discovery advances quest for treatment for age- and cancer-related muscle degeneration

Asia Research News — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 03:43:35 +0000

Duke-NUS discovery advances quest for treatment for age- and cancer-related muscle degeneration

Scientists identified a protein that regulates cellular clean-up, could also hold the key to new treatments for age-related muscle loss and muscle wasting in cancer patients, enhancing quality of life.

Honey, I shrunk the city: what should declining Japanese cities do?

Asia Research News — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 04:36:50 +0000

Honey, I shrunk the city: what should declining Japanese cities do?

A study on factors that contribute to population changes based on city size

Scientists discover a single-electron bond in a carbon-based compound

Asia Research News — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 15:42:00 +0000

Scientists discover a single-electron bond in a carbon-based compound

By Hokkaido University

The discovery of a stable single-electron covalent bond between two carbon atoms validates a century-old theory.

How Male Hormones Regulate Skeletal Muscle Function

Asia Research News — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 05:44:52 +0000

How Male Hormones Regulate Skeletal Muscle Function

By Ehime University

The Androgen Receptor in Mesenchymal Progenitor Cells Drives Skeletal Muscle Mass Regulation

First made-in-Japan biomolecular sequence provides boost to medical care and innovation in biomolecular R&D

Asia Research News — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 05:41:29 +0000

First made-in-Japan biomolecular sequence provides boost to medical care and innovation in biomolecular R&D

A research team led by Osaka University has developed Japan's first biomolecular sequencer prototype, crucial for gene-based cancer diagnosis and treatment. After 16 years of research, the team, led by Professors Taniguchi and Ohshiro, collaborated with H.U.

Lingnan University and the "Oscar of Design" iF Design Award co-host Hong Kong's first Meet iF in Hong Kong seminar

Asia Research News — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 09:26:30 +0000

Lingnan University and the "Oscar of Design" iF Design Award co-host Hong Kong's first Meet iF in Hong Kong seminar

To encourage the development of innovative and creative design in Hong Kong, Lingnan University partnered with the renowned German iF Design Award ⸻ often referred to as the Oscar of Design ⸻ to co-host the Meet iF in Hong Kong seminar today (24 September) at Lingnan@WestKowloon in the M+ Building i

Campylobacter jejuni-specific antibody gives hope to vaccine development

Asia Research News — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 05:38:03 +0000

Campylobacter jejuni-specific antibody gives hope to vaccine development

By targeting multiprotein molecule, antibody inhibits bacteria’s growth, pathogenicity

Unveiling Ancient Life: New Method Sheds Light on Early Cellular and Metabolic Evolution

Asia Research News — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 03:53:56 +0000

Unveiling Ancient Life: New Method Sheds Light on Early Cellular and Metabolic Evolution

Analyzing fossils can be difficult – especially when they're so small that they can only be seen with a microscope. Researchers at Tohoku University have come up with a solution.

Duke-NUS study finds outbreak detection under-resourced in Asia

Asia Research News — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 08:41:32 +0000

Duke-NUS study finds outbreak detection under-resourced in Asia

• Two-year assessment provides critical insights and recommendations for strengthening genomic sequencing for infectious disease surveillance in 13 South and Southeast Asian countries. • Research helps to step up Asia’s preparedness across wide range of diseases.

Ancient reef-builders dodged extinction — at least temporarily

Asia Research News — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 04:38:22 +0000

Ancient reef-builders dodged extinction — at least temporarily

Study shows that ancient reef-building stromatoporoids survived the Late Devonian extinction and continued to thrive during the Carboniferous Period

Cyber Security Summit Hong Kong 2024

Asia Research News — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 12:23:59 +0000

Cyber Security Summit Hong Kong 2024

23 Oct 2024 to 24 Oct 2024

By Asia Research News Partnerships

The Summit will feature more than 30 speaking sessions, 3 panel discussions, covering a wide array of essential topics - (i) cyber security professional, (ii) cyber security solution, (iii) emerging technologies, (iv) legislation and regulations or (v) privacy and compliance, ensuring a comprehensiv

Lingnan University in Hong Kong celebrates outstanding achievements in research and knowledge transfer

Asia Research News — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 12:36:20 +0000

Lingnan University in Hong Kong celebrates outstanding achievements in research and knowledge transfer

Lingnan University today (20 September) honoured the achievements of 46 faculty members at the Research and Knowledge Transfer Excellence Awards Presentation Ceremony 2024, recognising exceptional performances in academic research and knowledge transfer while highlighting the contributions of Lingna

Weekly News Bites: Zoom fatigue, mathematical Van Gogh, and the outer reaches of the Milky Way.

Asia Research News — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 09:29:11 +0000

Weekly News Bites: Zoom fatigue, mathematical Van Gogh, and the outer reaches of the Milky Way.

By Asia Research News

Asia Research News monitors the latest research news in Asia. Some highlights that caught our attention this week are how video call backgrounds can tire you out, mathematical secrets in Starry Night, and what we can see at the edge of the galaxy.

Walking in lockstep

Asia Research News — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 09:32:53 +0000

Walking in lockstep

Researchers from Osaka University studied the neurological control applied to human walking that maintains the correct relationship between the leg positions. They found that the rhythm of each leg continues independently unless they become too far out of phase.

New catalyst developed for sustainable propylene production from biomass

Asia Research News — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 04:39:14 +0000

New catalyst developed for sustainable propylene production from biomass

Propylene production harnesses biodiesel waste byproduct

Mechanism behind autophagy trigger unveiled

Asia Research News — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 00:31:44 +0000

Mechanism behind autophagy trigger unveiled

A research team from Osaka University has discovered a novel mechanism essential for initiating autophagy. The study highlights the role of ZDHHC13, an enzyme that palmitoylates ULK1, in triggering autophagy.

Duke-NUS researchers discover immune response to dengue can predict risk of severe reinfections

Asia Research News — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 02:49:05 +0000

Duke-NUS researchers discover immune response to dengue can predict risk of severe reinfections

A Duke-NUS Medical School-led study highlights the role of natural killer T cells in influencing the immune response to dengue virus, potentially reducing the severity of subsequent infections.

New Testing System Using Janus Particles Rapidly and Accurately Detects COVID-19

Asia Research News — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 02:08:39 +0000

New Testing System Using Janus Particles Rapidly and Accurately Detects COVID-19

A research group has developed a new COVID-19 testing system using Janus particles—microparticles with two sides possessing distinctive molecular properties.

Organic Matter on Mars was Formed from Atmospheric Formaldehyde

Asia Research News — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 06:16:47 +0000

Organic Matter on Mars was Formed from Atmospheric Formaldehyde

Researchers at Tohoku University developed a Martian atmospheric evolution model to propose a new theory about Mars’ past.

Analysis sheds light on COVID-19-associated disease in Japan

Asia Research News — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 04:36:46 +0000

Analysis sheds light on COVID-19-associated disease in Japan

Incidence, risk factors found for pulmonary aspergillosis, an invasive fungal infection of lungs, among COVID-19 patients

DGIST Researchers Appointed to Prestigious Roles in World-Renowned Academic Association

Asia Research News — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 23:50:00 +0000

DGIST Researchers Appointed to Prestigious Roles in World-Renowned Academic Association

By Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)

• Professor Oh Sehoon becomes the third Korean to be appointed to the Managing Committee of IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics. • Senior Researcher Kim Sangdong is named an IEEE Senior Member, a distinction awarded to only 10% of all IEEE members. • This achievement holds great significance fo

DGIST Holds University Innovation Discussion with Oxford University and Minerva University!

Asia Research News — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 23:49:05 +0000

DGIST Holds University Innovation Discussion with Oxford University and Minerva University!

By Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)

- DGIST hosts the “University Innovation Forum: Out of the Box” to redefine the future role of universities and discuss the direction of university innovation. - Innovation leaders from top global universities, including the Pro Vice-Chancellor for Innovation from Oxford University and President of

DGIST resolves to become a world-class university in celebration of its 20th anniversary

Asia Research News — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 23:47:06 +0000

DGIST resolves to become a world-class university in celebration of its 20th anniversary

By Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)

- Founded in 2004 as a national research institute, DGIST has grown into a research-focused university with 1,800 enrolled students and 800 faculty and staff members as of 2024 - DGIST's 5th President, Kunwoo Lee, firmly commits to leading the university towards becoming a prestigious global i

Duke-NUS spearheads global initiative to standardise generative AI ethics assessments in healthcare

Asia Research News — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 06:26:49 +0000

Duke-NUS spearheads global initiative to standardise generative AI ethics assessments in healthcare

An international consortium led by Duke-NUS Medical School introduces an ethics checklist for systematic and standardised assessment for research involving generative AI technologies in healthcare settings, enhancing accountability

Lights, camera, action! Coronavirus spike proteins can be selectively detected in 5 minutes

Asia Research News — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 04:38:59 +0000

Lights, camera, action! Coronavirus spike proteins can be selectively detected in 5 minutes

Light-induced immunoassay coated with novel coronavirus spike proteins found highly sensitive even with weak light like a laser pointer

Size matters: bioinformatics accurately detects short, fat antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Asia Research News — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 04:44:35 +0000

Size matters: bioinformatics accurately detects short, fat antibiotic-resistant bacteria