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Ocean sunfish deploy hidden throat fangs to trap jellyfish prey 12 December 2025

Hong Kong-led research shows adult ocean sunfish use extendable, backward-curving throat teeth to grasp jellyfish, converging on similar feeding strategies seen in sea turtles.

Methadone can cut post-surgery pain by 60 per cent 11 December 2025

Chinese University of Hong Kong researchers found methadone provides better, longer-lasting pain relief than morphine after heart surgery while reducing opioid consumption.

Croucher Foundation presents awards to Hong Kong researchers 10 December 2025

Croucher Foundation held its annual Foundation Day Dinner and Awards Presentation Ceremony on 8 December to present awards to its new scholars and fellows.

Listening to lava reveals the ocean's hidden volcanic eruptions 9 December 2025

Researchers have decoded mysterious underwater sounds as imploding steam bubbles, enabling remote monitoring of submarine volcanic activity for the first time.

New microlaser biosensor detects disease biomarkers at ultra-low concentrations 8 December 2025

Hong Kong researchers have created a highly sensitive biosensor using microlaser technology to detect disease markers at exceptionally low levels.

Timely intervention saves lives as researchers quantify impact of mental illness 5 December 2025

Meta-analysis of 10 million patients reveals depression doubles death risk, but antidepressants and other therapies substantially lower mortality rates.

Portuguese man of war 5 December 2025

Find out more about the hidden world of the Hong Kong jellyfish.

Satellite laser tracking reveals ice melt now drives most sea level rise 4 December 2025

Researchers used satellite laser ranging to show melting ice contributes 60 per cent of sea level rise since 1993.

Light-activated probe reveals how plant compound tetrandrine fights viruses 3 December 2025

Hong Kong Polytechnic University researchers used photoaffinity probes to identify how tetrandrine blocks viral replication by binding to lysosome proteins and disrupting calcium flow.

Weather ‘whiplash’ will increase, but scientists are learning how to predict it 2 December 2025

Scientists can now predict severe weather swings up to 38 days ahead by tracking the Madden-Julian Oscillation's changing behaviour.

Pregnancy blood sugar levels can affect children's health into early adulthood 1 December 2025

Research finds children of mothers with gestational diabetes face higher obesity and abnormal glucose risks at age 18.

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.

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