Dr. Sabine Ehrt, an internationally renowned leader in tuberculosis research, has been appointed chair of the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at Weill Cornell Medicine, effective July 1.

Risky human behavior, not aggression by gators, is the leading cause of alligator bites, according to a groundbreaking new study.

Cardiology faculty practice is the only heart center in New York to receive the Pinnacle of Excellence Award

Grading Chinese compositions is often time-consuming and inconsistent. A recent study explores the ELion system, a collaboration between East China Normal University and Microsoft Research Asia, developed to enhance automated essay scoring and feedback generation. It examines the system’s evolution through multiple stages, integrating AI-driven assessment tools. By addressing key challenges in composition grading, this study provides insights into the transformative potential of AI in Chinese language education.

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is dedicated to developing immersive solutions that address real-world challenges and foster a more connected and efficient future. Prof. Lik-Hang LEE, Assistant Professor of Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at PolyU, and Mr Chan In Devin SIO, PhD student (Year 2), have been honored with the Best Paper Honorable Mention Award at the IEEE International Conference on Virtual Reality and 3D User Interfaces (IEEE VR) 2025.

Jointly organised by the Department of Geography at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) and the Scout Association of Hong Kong, the "Extreme Weather and Sustainable Development" education event was successfully held on 13 April at HKU. The event attracted around 300 participants, including secondary school students, educators, and members of the public, all united by a shared commitment to raising youth awareness and engagement in climate action, and rethinking the pathway toward a sustainable future.