Aluminium contamination locks valuable metals within battery cathodes at atomic level, significantly hampering hydrometallurgical recycling processes.
A study of 4.7 million women reveals that preconception hypoglycaemia increases risks of adverse pregnancy outcomes, advocating for improved screening practices.
Croucher scholar Dr Hank Wu, based at Oxford University, discovers rare quantum spin liquid in YbZn₂GaO₅, where magnetic spins remain dynamically entangled without freezing into ordered patterns.
Scientists discover that twisting atomic layers creates tougher two-dimensional materials, potentially overcoming brittleness for wearable technology and bendable electronic devices.
Researchers from the Chinese University of Hong Kong develop magnetic “nanostickers” potentially enabling surgeons to remotely control tissue adhesion strength for enhanced precision in surgical procedures.
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology scientists develop world's brightest green quantum rod LEDs, achieving 24% efficiency and 22,000-hour lifespan for superior displays.
Researchers utilise memristor technology to enhance real-time genomic analysis, achieving significant speed and energy efficiency for infectious disease detection.
Dr Chung Ng envisions Hong Kong's 6G future: ultra-fast networks enabling real-time drone monitoring, seamless connectivity, and invisible yet transformative urban infrastructure.
A group of researchers led by City University use photonic integrated circuits to process terahertz signals, potentially solving some of the major challenges facing 6G.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University’s Professor Kwok-fai Chung develops corrosion monitoring systems and high-strength steel applications to enhance infrastructure durability and reduce construction costs.
University of Hong Kong’s Dr Angela Wu uses advanced DNA sequencing to create Madagascar's first comprehensive genetic library, an example of how technological advances assist the study of tropical biodiversity.
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology’s new AI system achieves radiologist-level accuracy in breast cancer diagnosis, potentially reducing unnecessary biopsies whilst predicting treatment responses.
City University researchers study Lantau's 115 water buffalo, revealing personality-driven behaviours and largely positive public attitudes towards these unique animals.
University of Hong Kong scientists discover peripheral neural stem cells in mouse limbs and organs, potentially transforming accessible treatments for neurological conditions.
HKU scientists discover how dynamin 1 protein enables ovarian cancer to spread, potentially improving treatment for this lethal disease.
Hong Kong-led global study reveals dams significantly harm migratory aquatic species by blocking essential routes between coastal waters and rivers.
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