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Turning Stone into Gold: NYCU Launches Carbon Reduction Revolution by Converting Carbon Dioxide into Fuel

According to a study report by the United Nations, global greenhouse gas emissions reached 57.1 billion tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) in 2023. This marked a 1.3% increase compared to 2022, reaching an all-time high. According to the Global Carbon Project, only the global CO2 emissions from fossil fuels grew by 0.8% in 2024 compared to 2023 to reach 37.4 billion tons, and the annual carbon emissions were also not promising. These figures have been a wake-up call for the global climate crisis and prompted scientists to look for breakthrough solutions to reduce carbon emissions. Sung-Fu Hung, the Assistant Professor at the Department of Applied Chemistry of NYCU, has collaborated with Ying Wang, the Assistant ...

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Research Highlights

NYCU TCMGRC Unveils Anti-Cancer Potential of Polysaccharides in Poria and Antrodia Cinnamomea

In a groundbreaking study blending centuries-old tradition with modern science, researchers from NYCU have unveiled potent anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties in polysaccharides extracted from two popular Chinese medicinal herbs—Poria and Taiwan-native Antrodia cinnamomea. This discovery marks a pivotal step ...

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NYCU Unveils Strange Metal Mechanism in Superconductors, Opening a Path to Energy-Efficient Technologies

Scientists worldwide have long sought superconductors that carry electrical current without resistance or energy loss. A research team led by Professor Chung-Hou Chung from the Department of Electrophysics at NYCU has made a significant theoretical breakthrough in this pursuit. They have uncovered the ...

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Sesamin from Sesame Oil Shows Promise in Combating Bladder Cancer and Enhancing Chemotherapy Effectiveness, NYCU and SKH Study Finds

A new study by NYCU and Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital (SKH) suggests that sesamin, a natural lignan compound found in sesame oil, may possess anti-cancer properties against bladder cancer. Beyond its known cardiovascular and weight management benefits, sesame may soon be a powerful adjunct in oncology. The study ...

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NYCU Uses Fruit Fly Brain to Uncover Key Pathway That May Halt Parkinson’s Disease Progression

Following a breakthrough in Alzheimer’s research, NYCU scientists have now made another leap forward in studying neurodegenerative diseases—this time focusing on Parkinson’s disease. A research team led by Dr. Margaret S. Ho, Associate Professor at NYCU’s Institute of Neuroscience, has identified a novel ...

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Industry Cooperation

NYCU Partners with IBM to Establish Enterprise-Grade AI Learning Environment, Boosting Students’ Career Competitiveness

To bridge the gap between academic learning and industry application, the College of Electrical and Computer Engineering at NYCU has announced a strategic collaboration with IBM. Starting from the 2025 academic year, the university will officially integrate IBM’s enterprise-level AI platform, watsonx.ai, and its digital ...

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