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Squid

Secret history of squid and stars

Hokkaido University
Yasuhiro Iba and his colleagues use complex imaging systems to reveal the secrets of Earth’s ancient creatures.
Environment, History, Innovation, Plants & Animals, Science, Water
woman breathing freely

Creating life-saving gas from air

National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
A simple tablet could change the way deadly breathing disorders are treated, with no need for electricity, machines, or gas tanks.
Diseases, Health, Materials, Medicine

Frontiers in AI, digital twins, and quantum senses

Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
DGIST is creating AI that can physically collaborate with people, truly personalised healthcare, and quantum sensors which will perceive the world in entirely new ways.
Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Biotech, Communication, Health, Innovation, Medicine, Robots, Science, Technology

Accelerating AI-driven materials innovation

National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
The largest ever reported database of dielectric material properties could speed up development of electronics like smartphones and energy storage systems.
Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Materials, Technology
paint

A handy polymer detects carcinogen

National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
A glowing test strip offers real-time protection against formaldehyde exposure in homes, workplaces, and labs.
Environment, Health, Materials, Medicine
Japan Scicom Forum / PCST Symposium 2025 participants

Reimagining science communication in Asia

Science communication in Asia is entering a new chapter, built on listening, adapting, and co-creating with diverse communities.
Communication, Culture, Science
digital Myanmar landscape

Digital Myanmar

International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
Myanmar’s digital ecosystem has been a lifeline for many, from education to community and humanitarian support, bringing a sense of stability in the midst of chaos. Alas, it is also a tool for repression, crime, and abuse. IDRC’s Knowledge for Democracy Myanmar has supported researchers looking into these complex issues.
Culture, Education, Environment, Peace and Conflict, People, Rare Earths, Politics, Technology
metal fatigue

How hydrogen causes metal fatigue

National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
Understanding the interaction between hydrogen, metal, and the environment can help avoid metal fatigue cracks.
Materials, Science, Technology
algorithm

Finding best recipe for Magnesium alloys

National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
Researchers have developed a machine learning approach to predict the mechanical behaviour of new alloys, offering potential savings in both costs and experiment time.
Big Data, Materials, Science, Technology
snowflake

Untangling trees within films

National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
Understanding how tree-like structures that form in thin films could be the key to next-generation materials for beyond-5G communications technologies.
Artificial Intelligence, Materials, Science, Technology
sunsetting over water - FIRST step to clean water and energy

FIRST step to clean water and energy

City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK)
Scientists from City University of Hong Kong and collaborators from more than 20 countries are taking FIRST steps towards safeguarding communities most affected by climate change.
Climate Change, Energy, Environment, Health, Materials, Science, Technology, Water
Hiraku Nakajima

Shaping mathematics: past, present, and future

Kavli Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe (Kavli IPMU)
Hiraku Nakajima, a mathematician and current President of the International Mathematical Union, talks about how mathematics has been developing quietly before society’s eyes, and where he wants it to go in the future.
Education, History, People, Science
AI algorithm

Optimising polymer production with algorithms

National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
By identifying the ideal manufacturing conditions, machine learning reduces the need for expensive and time-consuming experimentation.
Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Materials, Science, Technology
cells

Speedy collection of healing particles

National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
A fast and efficient tool could change the way researchers collect tiny therapeutic packages from cell cultures, offering a low-cost approach that avoids lengthy processing and complex procedures.
Biotech, Diseases, Materials, Medicine, Science
clock and neurons

Breaking the bottlenecks in healthcare

Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Innovative approaches in cancer screening, drug development, and radioactive hazard protection are accelerating healthcare solutions.
Big Data, Brain, Diseases, Energy, Environment, Health, Materials, Medicine, People, Science, Women
brilliant rays

Brilliant composition for half-metal alloys

National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
Researchers use high-brilliance synchrotron radiation to identify the most optimum composition with the highest half-metallic nature.
Materials, Science, Technology

New mixers for soft electronics

National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
Mixing two or three liquids can achieve the right combination of functions for soft electronics.
Materials, Science, Technology
researchers collaborating in Malaysia

Building research bridges

From icy seas to humid forests, research collaborations between the United Kingdom and Malaysia are helping to advance our understanding of diseases, develop vaccines and antibiotics, preserve precious habitats and address the challenge of plastic waste.
Biotech, Climate Change, Diseases, Education, Environment, Health, Medicine, Plants & Animals, Science, Technology, Water
pollution

Turning waste heat into power

National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
A new material provides high-performance conversion of heat into electricity, offering a way to make electronic devices more efficient.
Climate Change, Energy, Environment, Materials, Science, Technology

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