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HKUST Researchers Reveal a Tiered Adaptation Strategy in Deep-Sea Chemosynthetic Symbiosis
An HKUST team led by Prof. QIAN Peiyuan, Chair Professor of the Department of Ocean Science, has made significant progress in collaboration with international partners in uncovering how deep-sea chemosynthetic symbioses cope with environmental change.
The dragon boat powered through the waves only when the crew stroked in perfect time. The football captain rallied teammates after a missed goal. Swimmers rapidly adjusted their breathing amid high waves along the HKUST coastline.
Such examples of diligence, teamwork, and resilience were on full display at the HKUST 35A Sports Day on October 10.
Dancers robed in flowing red costumes embroidered with gold and blue motifs swept across the stage to the plucked strains of the pipa and rawap in Shaw Auditorium, showcasing Xinjiang’s vibrant ethnic art through music, dance, and traditional instruments.
Presented on October 14 as part of HKUST’s 35th Anniversary celebrations, the one-hour show titled “Greetings from the Tianshan Mountains” featured performers from the Dance Academy and Music Academy of Xinjiang Arts University.
The historic deluge that paralyzed parts of Hong Kong in 2023 exposed the fragility of even the world’s most sophisticated cities, while recent floods in Asia have left nearly hundreds dead, thousands missing, and many more homeless. Together, these catastrophes serve as a stark reminder to governments worldwide that climate change is affecting public health, straining infrastructure, and testing community resilience.
The question is no longer whether cities will face more extreme weather, but how they can prepare for it.
We all know the frustration of a degrading smartphone battery, but the physical reason behind it is a microscopic battle.
As global demand for high-energy lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles and electronics surges, engineers are turning to nickel-rich cathodes. Yet these high-capacity materials suffer a fatal flaw: the constant swelling and shrinking during charging-discharging create immense internal stress. Over time, this dynamic pressure causes the battery particles to crack and fail, severely limiting their lifespan.
As Hong Kong’s population continues to age, the resulting “silver tsunami” brings significant public health challenges associated with neurodegeneration.
Neurodegeneration refers to the progressive and usually irreversible loss of neurons (nerve cells) in the brain, leading to conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease—a common form of dementia—and Parkinson’s disease, which is characterized by tremors, stiffness, and balance problems.
In an increasingly competitive local and international business environment, students benefit from early exposure to real-world challenges. Alongside classroom learning, hands-on experience is highly valued in today’s commercial world.
The HKUST Entrepreneurship Center and the University's School of Business and Management bridge the gap between classroom learning and business practice through competitions that help aspiring student entrepreneurs sharpen their skills, expand their networks, and develop their ventures.