Croucher News

February 2026

New page 27 February 2026

Croucher announces 2026 summer programme 27 February 2026

Croucher announces 2026 summer courses covering topics from synchrotron radiation to vaccine hesitancy at four Hong Kong universities.

Making sunlight do chemistry 27 February 2026

Dr Fatwa F Abdi says solar electrolysis could become a multi-product “solar refinery”, improving economics by making higher-value chemicals.

Lab-made vesicles map hidden routes inside cells 26 February 2026

Researchers rebuilt vesicle formation to compare cargo selection by two adaptors, revealing transport faults tied to genetic disorders and autophagy.

A light signal for better chip alignment 25 February 2026

Nanopillar structures convert minute misalignment into a clear optical change, helping manufacturers fine-tune overlay without major retooling.

A faster route to safer, more precise gene editing choices 24 February 2026

Researchers at City University of Hong Kong used GenomePAM and genome-wide break mapping to quickly determine CRISPR enzyme targeting needs in cells.

When you inhale microplastics, where do they go? 23 February 2026

Hong Kong Baptist University researchers found that inhaled microplastics accumulate in lungs, spleen and brain, causing inflammation and early signs of lung scarring in mice.

Newborn hearts hold clues to repairing damaged adult organs 20 February 2026

Professor Kathy Lui's team at the Chinese University of Hong Kong has identified how regulatory T cells and MRG15 protein enable newborn heart regeneration.

Hong Kong study maps how antibiotic resistance spreads through local waters 19 February 2026

Researchers analysed 1,016 Escherichia coli samples, finding strain-sharing and mobile DNA that can spread drug resistance between settings.

Printing a path to smaller infrared detectors 16 February 2026

Researchers use room-temperature nano-printing to create tiny infrared photodetectors, offering a simpler manufacturing route for sensing technology.

Deep-sea black coral relies on microbial partners to survive in nutrient-poor waters 13 February 2026

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology team shows black coral depends on stable microbe community for essential nutrients and protection.

Peering through the haze 12 February 2026

Croucher fellow develops 3D photochemical haze models to interpret exoplanet spectra, linking lab optical data with circulation simulations to assess climate and habitability.

Adaptive circuit cuts AI hardware energy use 11 February 2026

University of Hong Kong-led researchers report a memristor-based converter that adapts to neural network signals, boosting efficiency for edge artificial intelligence.

Global study links soil to the spread of high-risk resistance genes 10 February 2026

Soil datasets show a rise in high-risk resistance genes over time, with increasing overlap with human waste sources and signs of gene sharing between bacteria.

Germanium-enhanced detector aids light-based computing 9 February 2026

A new germanium-enhanced detector monitors light signals on chips without signal loss, advancing computing and biosensing applications.

Comb jellyfish 9 February 2026

Continuing our immersive series on Hong Kong's jellyfish.

Gut nerves expose treatable weakness in gastric tumours 6 February 2026

Lab-grown patient tumours show gut neurones shift gastric cancer fuel use; blocking fat-making pathways slows growth and boosts cell death.

Global fish trade may export exposure to persistent chemicals from more polluted waters to cleaner regions 5 February 2026

A global analysis suggests seafood imports can increase dietary exposure to persistent industrial chemicals, even in cleaner coastal regions.

Hormonal imbalance during perimenopause linked to Alzheimer’s risk in women 4 February 2026

Researchers at the Chinese University of Hong Kong link perimenopause hormone imbalance to Alzheimer’s risk via disrupted brain energy production.

New simulations map six tectonic “lid” regimes for rocky planets 2 February 2026

Long-running models define six lithosphere behaviours, including “squishy” transition states, helping interpret Earth’s past and Venus’ present.

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