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Global map highlights health risks from groundwater sulphate contamination 12 February 2025

The map, created by a research team led from Hong Kong, reveals that 17 million people worldwide face health risks from excessive levels of the compound in their drinking water.

Carbon dioxide reveals new chemical pathways under extreme pressure 10 February 2025

A recent study from Hong Kong gives new insights into the deep carbon cycle within the Earth's interior using advanced computational methods.

Disturbances in the sky 6 February 2025

A new study in Hong Kong focuses on ensuring the safety and reliability of aircraft landings in regions prone to equatorial plasma bubbles, which can interfere with radio signals.

Silk-based membrane offers energy-efficient water purification 6 February 2025

In tests, the new membrane successfully removed over 99 percent of harmful organic pollutants while cutting energy consumption by up to 80 percent.

New database enhances understanding of infant gut microbiome 4 February 2025

This is the first global catalogue of its kind and addresses a crucial gap in early-life microbiome research.

New windowpane shell species discovered by Hong Kong scientists 3 February 2025

The research team found one species in Hong Kong's Mai Po Nature Reserve and another in the South China Sea, near Hainan and Xiamen.

Southern Ocean deep-sea study reveals 500,000 years of climate impacts 2 February 2025

The research has implications for proposed ocean-based climate intervention technologies, including iron fertilisation of surface waters to enhance carbon storage in deep-sea sediments.

Tiny robot developed in Hong Kong set to enhance minimally invasive medicine 30 January 2025

The device integrates imaging, navigation, and therapeutic functions, solving what researchers term the "impossible trinity" in medical robotics: combining miniaturisation, precision, and multifunctionality.

New self-ejecting surface prevents ice formation 22 January 2025

Inspired by fungi that eject spores using similar principles, the self-ejecting surface operates without external power and can be manufactured cost-effectively.

New coating halves bone implant integration time 20 January 2025

This innovation could reduce recovery times for patients undergoing procedures such as knee replacements.

New UVC microLED display could advance semiconductor manufacturing 15 January 2025

The new technology uses maskless photolithography, which potentially offers greater flexibility in circuit design and reduced production costs.

Butterfly wings inspire new robotic touch perception 13 January 2025

The new touch detection system is inspired by structural colour in Morpho butterfly wings and detects and measures touch with remarkable precision.

Hong Kong scientists achieve a global first in quantum physics simulation 9 January 2025

The findings potentially establish a foundation for future research into exotic quantum physics beyond traditional condensed matter systems.

Hong Kong researchers use AI for protein analysis 8 January 2025

The new technology could accelerate drug development and support research into diseases such as cancer and Alzheimer’s.

New printing technology advances biomedical device manufacturing 6 January 2025

This development may lead to advances in implantable medical sensors, tissue therapeutics, and wearable health monitoring devices.

Vortex discovery opens new possibilities in electronics 3 January 2025

This discovery could potentially enhance memory stability in electronic devices, improve computing speeds, and advance the development of quantum computing and spintronics.

New diamond membrane technology promises bright future 1 January 2025

The new technique, called edge-exposed exfoliation, is a step towards making diamond-based technologies more accessible for industrial applications.

Hong Kong researchers develop multi-frequency antenna system 27 December 2024

The key to this innovation is an engineered surface consisting of subwavelength structures that can control electromagnetic waves, called a metasurface.

New microbiome test shows promise for bowel disease diagnosis 23 December 2024

The new test, developed at the Chinese University of Hong Kong's Faculty of Medicine, has an accuracy of around 90% in distinguishing IBD from other bowel conditions.

Local researchers show link between type 2 diabetes and lower viral immunity 20 December 2024

The new study uncovered how high blood glucose levels interfere with the immune system, explaining why diabetic patients often experience more severe viral infections.

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