Researchers at Kumamoto University （Japan）have unveiled a groundbreaking solid electrolyte material that could revolutionize fuel cell technology. Derived from natural clay minerals, this innovative membrane offers high proton conductivity and exceptional hydrogen gas barrier properties—unlocking new possibilities for low- to mid-temperature fuel cells.

Professor Lim Chwee Teck, Director of the Institute for Health Innovation and Technology at the National University of Singapore and NUS Society Professor, has been elected an International Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering – one of the most prestigious honours in the global engineering community.

Using magnetic cameras, researchers at Linköping University, Sweden, have examined blood flow in an artificial heart in real time. The results make it possible to design the heart in a way to reduce the risk of blood clots and red blood cells breakdown, a common problem in today’s artificial hearts. The study, published in Scientific Reports, was done in collaboration with the company Scandinavian Real Heart AB, which is developing an artificial heart.

Dr. Shiki Machida from the Chiba Institute of Technology revealed that the scale of material heterogeneity in the upper mantle caused by mantle plumes is less than 10 km—much smaller than previously thought. This suggests that materials inside the Earth mix and recycle faster than expected, offering new insights into the Earth’s internal structure.

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A joint research team led by Dr. Wooseok Song at the Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT) and Professor Dae Ho Yoon at Sungkyunkwan University successfully developed a new broadband photodetector material that can sense a wider range of wavelengths compared to existing commercial materials, and achieved cost-effective synthesis on a 6-inch wafer-scale substrate.

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) presents significant opportunities for both societies and industries. At the same time, however, it raises growing concerns about the increasing frequency and sophistication of cyberattacks. These cyber risks can lead not only to substantial direct financial losses for firms, but also to indirect losses stemming from reputational damage and cascading effects within interconnected systems. To enhance resilience in the face of such events, it is essential for scholars across disciplines to engage in rigorous analysis and interdisciplinary dialogue on the assessment and management of cyber risks.