Pooling cross-disciplinary resources to improve the science and technology policy support system: Professor Chao-Ning Liao takes over as director of the NARLabs 科政中心
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院
The 國家實驗研究院 under the 國科會 held a handover ceremony on October 1, 2026 for the director of the 科技政策研究與資訊中心 (科政中心). Professor Chao-Ning Liao of the Department of Economics at 國立清華大學 took over, aiming to integrate resources and improve the science and technology policy support system.
Taiwan and Europe join forces in semiconductors! 國研院 hosts the TECIF 2026 Taiwan-Europe Chip Innovation Forum in Belgium to jointly build a resilient global Silicon Island ecosystem
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院
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attracted more than 300 senior representatives and experts and scholars from industry, government, academia and research in Taiwan and Europe
國研院 ✖ National Library of Public Information: Popular science special exhibition opens, Dim. Strolling. Scavenger: Discovering the life trajectory of the giant isopod
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院
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aphotic zone environments below 200 meters in depth
oceans cover more than 70% of the Earth's surface
the seabed at a depth of about 2,500 meters at most
In 1977, when the US crewed submersible 阿爾文號 (Alvin) was carrying out a dive mission in the Pacific Ocean
國研院 teams up with top Taiwanese and Japanese scholars to break through key 2D materials technology, successfully achieving a highly uniform continuous film of tungsten disulfide with 100% coverage on a 6-inch wafer
國研院 holds the finals and award ceremony of the 1st batch of the 115 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Incentive Program. Atlas, Cannova Bio康諾瓦生醫, and 巨噬原力 win the Outstanding Entrepreneurship Award
2026 Science Inquiry Competition "Teach Me and I'll Understand" international finals: Flipping the science narrative when science myths meet AI judgment
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院
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This year attracted 1,240 teams from Taiwan and abroad to register
as many as 3,874 participants joined in
This year 70 teams from overseas regions registered to compete
accumulating nearly 15,000 valuable science popularization works
Boosting the fight against liver cancer! 國研院 and 成功大學 AI platform detects liver lipid droplets with 98% accuracy, cutting mouse pathology analysis from 2 months to 2 weeks
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院
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The domestic prevalence of fatty liver is as high as 54.8%
for every 10,000 fatty liver patients, 8 may progress to liver cancer
quantitative reports are ready in just 2 weeks
traditional fully manual interpretation takes at least 2 months
the "distribution range of fatty liver cells" in the livers of mice on a high-fat, high-sugar diet was as high as 88.39%
only about 0.09% in the regular diet group
normal liver sections have only 3.07 inflammatory foci per square millimeter
while the steatohepatitis group has as many as 39.7
Taiwan-France Science and Technology Cooperation Upgraded Again: NIAR Takes Part in the 2nd Taiwan-France Science and Technology Conference to Deepen International Ties
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院
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April 2026
Bringing together nearly 200 representatives
June this year
Companies mentioned：國家實驗研究院、NIAR、國科會、格勒諾布爾 - 阿爾卑斯大學、UGA、台灣半導體研究中心、國家高速網路與計算中心、法國國家健康與醫學研究院、Inserm、CEA 電子暨資訊技術實驗室、CEA-Leti、LID World Summit 2026、台灣海洋科技研究中心、TORI、法國海洋開發研究院、Ifremer
Damage caused by the earthquake whose epicenter was in western Shizuoka Prefecture and the response by fire service agencies, etc. (3rd report, updated R8.11.9)
Damage and response status of fire departments and other agencies following the earthquake with its epicenter in northeastern Chiba Prefecture (3rd report; updated R8.11.5)
Published ・ Source Japan | 消防庁
消防庁 announced in its 3rd report the damage and response status following the earthquake centered in northeastern Chiba Prefecture on 令和8年10月29日, which registered a maximum seismic intensity of 5-lower. No casualties or damage to homes have been reported, and there is no concern about a tsunami.
Damage caused by Reiwa 8 Typhoon No. 30 and a weather front, and response by fire service organizations, etc. (Report 5; updated R8.11.2)
Published ・ Source Japan | 消防庁
The 5th report on damage caused by Reiwa 8 Typhoon No. 30 and the seasonal rain front reports human casualties—2 deaths and 3 injuries—as well as damage to homes and the Fire and Disaster Management Agency’s response structure.
Report No. 6 on damage in Akita Prefecture from heavy rain since Oct. 21, Reiwa 8, and the response of the Fire and Disaster Management Agency. 1 death was confirmed in Yurihonjo City, and the evacuation order was lifted.
消防庁災害対策本部 issued Report No. 25 on damage from Typhoons No. 25 and No. 26 and fronts in Reiwa 8, and the response of fire-fighting agencies and others. Human casualties and housing damage occurred in Chiba, Kanagawa, Tokyo and other prefectures, with a total of 17 deaths and housing damage of 414 completely destroyed, 1,259 half-destroyed and 2,412 flooded below floor level.
Report No. 2 on the change in the volcanic alert level due to volcanic activity at Mount Tokachidake, and the establishment and dissolution of disaster response headquarters by 北海道 and 消防庁.
A flash report compiled by 消防庁 on damage from the Kumamoto earthquake that struck at around 16:27 on July 28, Reiwa 8 (Report No. 66, updated Oct. 5), and the response of fire-fighting agencies and others. A maximum seismic intensity of 7 was observed in Uki City, Hikawa Town and elsewhere in Kumamoto Prefecture. Human casualties were 38 deaths and 376 injured; housing damage was 2,408 completely destroyed, 7,802 half-destroyed and 59,394 partially damaged, for a total of 69,604 buildings. All 11 fires and 64 rescue cases have been dealt with, all evacuation orders have been lifted, and 緊急消防援助隊 have been withdrawn in stages.
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Seismic intensity 7 Kumamoto Prefecture: Uki City, Hikawa Town
Kumamoto Prefecture 38
Total 38 43 333 376
Fires: all 11 fires that had occurred have been extinguished
Rescue: all 64 cases that had occurred have been dealt with
Number of people rescued … total 98
Support teams from within the prefecture assisted the local emergency medical system with a force of about 30 personnel
Event Registration | 2026 Knowledge Feast—Hu Shih Director’s Popular Science Lecture: “From Western Europe to East Asia: The Early Development of Public Museums After Their Introduction to China”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央研究院
Research Fellow Tai Li-chuan of the 本院歷史語言研究所 will give a Hu Shih Director’s Popular Science Lecture on Dec. 8, 2026, on the early development of public museums after their introduction to China. Registration is online, with 30 spots available for in-person attendance. Popular science publications will be given away, and continuing education credit hours are available for civil servants and teachers.
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Dec. 8, 2026
7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Room 1, 2nd Floor, 本院 Academic Activities Center
By Dec. 7, 2026
30 spots available for same-day, on-site registration
Call for Entries〉“Science in Shorts 2027” Science Communication Short Video Competition
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央研究院
Nature Awards, part of Springer Nature, is holding the global “Science in Shorts 2027” science communication short video competition, inviting researchers with specified qualifications to introduce their research in 1-minute English-language vertical videos. Each video will receive prize money of 5,000 euros, and the submission deadline is December 2, 2026。
Academia Sinica and the 國際電機電子工程師學會 (IEEE) explore AI development, academic ethics, and technology talent development.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央研究院
Academia Sinica President Chen Chien-jen hosted IEEE President-Elect Jill Gostin. The two sides exchanged views on AI development, academic ethics, talent development, and international cooperation. IEEE emphasized setting technical standards and maintaining the quality of academic publications, and shared its career support mechanisms. The two sides also discussed the potential of On-Device AI applications and women's participation in STEM fields.
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The institute has 3 IEEE fellows.
Founded more than 140 years ago.
Publishes more than 160 journals each year.
Holds more than 2,300 international conferences.
Companies mentioned：中央研究院、國際電機電子工程師學會、IEEE、Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers、Georgia Tech Research Institute、GTRI、陽明交通大學
聖安德魯斯大學 principal leads delegation on first visit to Academia Sinica, focusing on Taiwan studies and interdisciplinary research collaboration
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央研究院
聖安德魯斯大學 principal Sally Mapstone led a delegation to visit Academia Sinica. The two sides discussed Taiwan studies, biomedical collaboration and net-zero technologies, and explored talent development and long-term academic partnerships.
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Founded in 1413
A three-day itinerary
More than 130 countries worldwide
This year (2026)
70th anniversary
Achieve net-zero emissions by 2035
Companies mentioned：中央研究院、聖安德魯斯大學、教育部、臺灣大學、政治大學、國家圖書館、史語所、政治學研究所、近代史研究所、台積電、Nature Medicine
Breakdown of Foreign Currency-Denominated Assets and Investment Income, etc., of the Foreign Exchange Fund Special Account — Fiscal Year Reiwa 7, November 2026
Man drives into park across from the White House, arrested by Secret Service.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A man drove into Lafayette Square Park across from the White House and was arrested by the 美國特勤局; around the same time, another person jumped over a barricade and was also arrested. The White House was placed under a security lockdown, which was lifted after 約半小時.
Biden shortens memoir promotional tour, says cancer has slowed his pace.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Former U.S. President Joe Biden has shortened the promotional tour for his memoir, “Promise Me, America,” as he battles aggressive prostate cancer. He acknowledged that the illness sometimes slows his pace but said he is optimistic about the progress of his treatment.
Jensen Huang affair investigation highlights succession crisis at company pivotal to global AI
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
輝達（Nvidia）CEO Jensen Huang faces a succession crisis highlighted by an investigation into an extramarital affair; his personal influence is deeply intertwined with the company, and there is currently no clear successor.
Tech stocks rebound after steep losses; European shares close higher
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
U.S. midterm election results fueled concerns about AI scrutiny, sending tech stocks sharply lower before they rebounded; major European stock indexes also rose.
The perceived probability of the unemployment rate rising was the highest since the early days of the pandemic in April 2020.
Respondents' inflation expectations for the next year, three years and five years remained at 3.9%, 3.3% and 3%, respectively.
US nonfarm payrolls increased by 165,000 in October, and the unemployment rate fell to 4.1%.
Original聯準會政策利率維持在3.75%至4%之間。
The perceived probability of finding a new job after becoming unemployed rose to its highest level since November 2025.
The average perceived probability of being unable to make the minimum required debt payment in the next three months rose to its highest level since December last year.
[2 new cuts unveiled] The unstoppable new heroine 加藤玲菜 graces the cover and opening feature of the photo-gravure mook FRIDAY GOLD 2026 Winter, on sale today, November 10!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
講談社's photo-gravure mook FRIDAY GOLD 2026 Winter goes on sale November 10, with 加藤玲菜 gracing the cover and opening feature.
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110-minute making-of DVD
34P of latest gravure photos, never before published
A selection of masterpieces featuring 15 top beauties
SEKKISEI global brand ambassadors Number_i (Sho Hirano, Yuta Jinguji, and Yuta Kishi) star in a new winter-season commercial for SEKKISEI‼ The moisturizing power of Japanese and Chinese botanicals reaches deep into the skin’s stratum corneum thanks to its high absorption.
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社コーセー will begin airing a new winter-season TV commercial for SEKKISEI featuring global brand ambassadors Number_i on November 11, 2026.
一般社団法人光JSみらい will hold the first webinar in its series on November 21, 2026, on the theme “Japan at the Dawn of the Immigration Era and the Future of Living Together.” Professor Angelo Ish will join the event for a discussion on realizing a multicultural society.
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The foreign resident population in Japan has exceeded 4.28 million
11/10 Morning News Brief | Important new postal service rules take effect 11/12, applying to these 2 deposit methods; Jensen Huang's espionage and affair storm swirls on as 輝達 plunges 8% intraday; 3 Taiwan stocks hit with more than NT$117 million in failed settlements
輝達 CEO Jensen Huang admitted to an extramarital affair and became embroiled in suspicions of Chinese espionage, causing 輝達 shares to plunge as much as 8% intraday in the U.S.
Taiwan stocks surged 1,960 points on the 9th as 國安基金 stepped in to support the market, reclaiming the 40,000-point threshold.
Three stocks—景碩, 富喬 and 聯亞—had failed settlements totaling more than NT$117 million.
Today is the coldest day of the northeast monsoon, with lowland temperatures in central and northern Taiwan and Yilan and Hualien dipping to 15 degrees.
Imported dengue fever cases continue to be reported domestically, and 1 new locally acquired case has been recorded. The public is urged to clear standing-water containers indoors and outdoors, take mosquito-prevention measures when traveling abroad or going out, and seek medical attention promptly if they develop suspected symptoms.