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Synchronized heart rates as a marker for social engagement

PNAS Nexus
Peer-Reviewed Publication

When people are close—both physically and emotionally—their heart rates begin to align, rising and falling together. Could such cardiac alignment be used as a way to measure social engagement and connection in everyday settings?

Journal: PNAS Nexus

Aperture-tuning antenna keeps 5G signals strong across wider frequencies

Institute of Science Tokyo
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A compact aperture-adjustable antenna developed by researchers at Science Tokyo could improve high-speed wireless communication across the wide 5G millimeter-wave frequency bands without increasing power consumption. The system maintained strong performance across 57–71 GHz band, improved signal strength by up to 62.2% at 57 GHz and 47.9% at 71 GHz, and achieved data transmission speeds of up to 56 Gb/s. These could support future Beyond 5G and 6G applications, including XR and data-intensive technologies.

Three ERC Advanced Grants for LMU researchers

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
Grant and Award Announcement

The philosophy of the quantum world, treatment options for multiple sclerosis, and a new class of RNA molecules: the European Research Council awards three prestigious grants to projects at LMU.

From loss to purpose: How new goals can improve life with chronic pain

Edith Cowan University
Reports and Proceedings

New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has found that people living with chronic pain can protect their mental wellbeing by focusing on new, meaningful goals, rather than simply trying to let go of old ones.

Attitudes, not personality, may drive deepfake pornography creation

Edith Cowan University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) suggests attitudes, particularly those that excuse harmful behaviour, may be a stronger predictor of willingness to create deepfake pornography than personality traits.

Journal: Journal of Sexual Aggression

From soil to sound: HKU exhibition reimagines Hong Kong’s rural traditions through contemporary art

The University of Hong Kong
Meeting Announcement

An innovative and artistic showcase breathing new life into a 300-year-old Hakka village officially opened yesterday (17 June) in Central. Organised by The University of Hong Kong’s Centre for Civil Society and Governance (HKU-CCSG), the contemporary exhibition marks the culmination of the 9-month artist incubation programme, “Celebrating Traditional Wisdom Through Art.”

HKU solidifies elite global standing, ranking 11th place in QS World University rankings 2027

The University of Hong Kong
Grant and Award Announcement

The University of Hong Kong (HKU) has solidified its position in the highest echelons of global higher education, securing the 11th spot globally for the second year running in the QS World University Rankings 2027, announced by the global higher education analytics organisation Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) on 18 June. By retaining this historic high, HKU firmly cements its standing as a premier institution both globally and locally, leading the city’s higher education sector as a beacon of academic excellence and global impact.