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When gravity bends light and time – and even itself

CUHK’s gravitational-wave group is driving international efforts to achieve the first detection of a lensed multi-messenger event.

Sensors sweeten days for diabetics with no bloodshed

A joint CUHK-Youth Diabetes Action programme has provided over 900 young diabetics with continuous glucose monitors, significantly improving glucose control and reducing risks of severe hypoglycaemia and ketoacidosis.

How plants deal with heat stress

CUHK researchers unlock the pathway for piecemeal removal of plant mitochondria to cope with heat stress, shedding light on how plants adapt to rising global temperatures.

CUHK’s Chinese tailored predictive tool cuts risks for diabetics in Hong Kong

Researchers from CUHK and Oxford University have developed a predictive model to estimate the lifetime risks of stroke, cancer and premature death in diabetic patients, enabling doctors to provide more personalised treatment.

Solar gamma rays could unlock mystery of sun’s hidden magnetic fields

A CUHK-led multinational study introduces a new way to explore the Sun's hidden magnetic fields using teraelectronvolt (TeV) gamma rays.

Spirit of Hong Kong Awards: researcher-entrepreneur tackles rare brain diseases

Rooted in two decades of research, CUHK Professor Edwin Chan Ho-yin founded the biotech start-up Rare Power to develop treatments for rare neurodegenerative diseases, earning a finalist spot in this year’s Spirit of Hong Kong Awards.

Can Hong Kong scientists fight age-related muscle loss with help of HIV drug?

CUHK scientists found HIV drug Maraviroc can help to slow and mitigate ageing for sarcopenia. Clinical trials on elderly patients planned next year may offer breakthrough treatment.

Hong Kong’s Antarctic pioneers—a visit to the front line of climate change

CUHK scientists joined China’s Antarctic expedition, researching climate impacts like melting, greening, and pollution. Despite harsh conditions, they valued collaboration, international exchange, and personal discoveries, stressing the need for continuous long-term climate monitoring.

CUHK start-ups eye silver economy’s need for ‘wearable robotics’

CUHK Professor develops a series of wearable robotics for elderly care and stroke rehabilitation, targeting Hong Kong and China’s silver economy with soft joint supports and brain-computer interface rehabilitation devices to advance patients’ rehabilitation progress..

CUHK ups hay fever treatment with Chinese medicine

CUHK researchers enhanced traditional Yu-Ping-Feng formula with added herbs to treat hay fever. Clinical trials showed 40% patient improvement, offering an alternative therapy by boosting immunity and long-term resistance.

From detection to prevention: a new approach to earthquake monitoring in shale gas fields

CUHK Professor studied human-induced earthquakes in Sichuan shale gas fields, which provides new insights into the triggering mechanisms of destructive earthquakes and disaster relief strategies. It helps assess risks and improve prevention.

CUHK makes robotic cut for whole bladder tumours

CUHK’s faculty of medicine said it is the first in the world to make use of a self-built robotic system to help doctors remove a tumour in the bladder in one piece, which can also lower the chance of a bladder cancer recurrence.