Croucher News

November 2025

How biomechanics and AI are impacting clothing design 28 November 2025

Professor Joanne Yip's team uses image recognition and mathematical modelling to measure soft tissue deformation, enabling personalised compression garment design.

Study links Chinese genetic variant to severe Alzheimer's outcomes 27 November 2025

The TREM2 H157Y variant, found in ethnic Chinese populations, significantly increases Alzheimer's risk and accelerates cognitive decline, Hong Kong researchers report.

Astronomers detect newborn neutron star powering gamma-ray burst 26 November 2025

Hong Kong researchers identify brief oscillation from rapidly spinning neutron star, providing clearest evidence yet of magnetar driving luminous cosmic explosion.

AI model reveals the gap between lab and life 24 November 2025

AI brain model captures fear responses in naturalistic conditions, showing oxytocin specifically reduces social anxiety but not other fears.

When gravity bends light and time – and even itself 21 November 2025

Researchers at the Chinese University of Hong Kong are searching for gravitational waves bent by massive galaxies, a discovery that could transform astronomy within a decade.

Cooling clothing for a warming world 20 November 2025

Scientists at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University integrate AI-driven cooling mechanisms into wearable fabrics, offering sustainable protection from rising global temperatures.

Fast walking linked to reduced lung cancer risk 19 November 2025

Brisk walkers show up to 53% lower lung cancer risk, with walking speed serving as a simple health indicator.

Deep learning speeds thermodynamic calculations 17 November 2025

Deep learning technique enables faster, more efficient calculation of thermodynamic properties across temperature ranges, with applications from materials science to drug design.

Decoding the molecular markers that guide plant gene regulation 14 November 2025

Researchers from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology identify molecular guide that helps plants produce tiny RNA molecules essential for growth, stress response and disease resistance.

New titanium alloy offers safer, more affordable biomedical implants 13 November 2025

City University researchers develop Ti2448 alloy with bone-like stiffness and superior corrosion resistance for joint replacements and dental implants.

Diet-drug combination boosts diabetes prevention through gut bacteria 12 November 2025

Hong Kong researchers find moderate-FODMAP diet enhances metformin's diabetes prevention in prediabetic individuals through beneficial gut bacteria changes.

How plants deal with heat stress 10 November 2025

Plants recycle only damaged portions of mitochondria through piecemeal mitophagy, preserving cellular energy whilst managing heat-induced stress efficiently.

Hairy jellyfish 8 November 2025

Meet the curious Hairy Jellyfish and its formidable sting. It’s also edible.

World's first atlas of ageing muscle reveals new targets for sarcopenia treatment 7 November 2025

Comprehensive cellular map identifies inflammatory mechanisms driving muscle decline, with drug trial showing improved strength and endurance.

Magnetic particles combat bacteria and pollutants 6 November 2025

Magnetically steered hollow nanoparticles combine thermal, chemical, photodynamic and mechanical actions to destroy bacteria and degrade pollutants with remarkable efficacy.

Hong Kong researchers identify distinct allergen in king crab 5 November 2025

Hong Kong team discovers king crab contains a unique allergen not found in true crabs, potentially improving shellfish allergy diagnosis and management.

AI interactions may reshape how human brains process social relationships 3 November 2025

Research examines how AI companions engage the brain's social systems—from trust learning to romantic bonding—offering mental health benefits but risking unconscious alterations to relationship processing, especially for younger people.

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