Tech & Engineering
Updates every hour. Last Updated: 3-Apr-2026 08:15 ET (3-Apr-2026 12:15 GMT/UTC)
HKU's ultra-thin diamond fabrication technology named among China’s top 10 scientific advances of 2025
The University of Hong KongGrant and Award Announcement
HKU Centre of Functional Materials for Energy and Sustainability joins third InnoHK research cluster
The University of Hong KongBusiness Announcement
AI model predicts "good" and "bad" properties of biochar before it's even made
Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural UniversityA team of scientists at Northwest A and F University has developed a data-driven framework that can accurately predict the characteristics of an enigmatic substance within biochar known as persistent free radicals (PFRs). Biochar, a charcoal-like material produced from biomass, is widely used to improve soil fertility and remove environmental contaminants. Its effectiveness is tied to PFRs, which can have both beneficial and detrimental effects. This new predictive capability allows for the design of customized biochar, ensuring its optimal performance for specific applications.
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- Carbon Research
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- National Natural Science Foundation of China, National Natural Science Foundation of China, Introduction Plan for High end Foreign Experts
HKU hosts Hong Kong Climate Week 2026 opens with focus on “from mitigation to adaptation”
The University of Hong KongMeeting Announcement
The invisible dance: how calcium dictates the fate of nanoplastics and iron oxides in water
Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural UniversityA team of scientists has provided new insights into the complex interactions between nanoplastics and naturally occurring iron oxide nanomaterials in water. The investigation, led by researchers at the Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, details how factors like particle charge, natural organic matter, and the presence of common ions determine whether these tiny particles clump together—a process called heteroaggregation—or stay dispersed. These findings have significant implications for understanding the transport and ecological risk of nanocontaminants in aquatic systems.
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- Carbon Research
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- National Natural Science Foundation of China
HKU to host Hong Kong Global AI Governance Conference 2026
The University of Hong KongMeeting Announcement