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New Japan-Taiwan Academic Collaboration Strengthens Global Outreach

The NTNU Extension School of Continuing Education has taken a significant step towards international cooperation by partnering with notable Japanese academics to establish the "Nihon-Taiwan Science Education Communication Association (NTSECA)." This initiative aims to enhance grassroots science education in Taiwan, and strengthen the university's global engagement in continuing education.

Electro-Optical Engineering Professor Chau-Jern Cheng Inducted into Prestigious International Order of Holoknights

In recognition of his contributions to optics in the field of holography, Chau-Jern Cheng, Distinguished Professor at the NTNU Institute of Electro-Optical Engineering, was inducted into the International Order of Holoknights — an elite group of holographers from around the world.

NTNU research team analyzes causes of off-season super typhoons

The occurrence of super typhoons in winter is more likely when the solar cycle is amplified by atmospheric and ocean interactions, according to a research team with National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU) in Taipei.

NTNU Exchanged with YST to Open Up New Cooperation Opportunities across Music and Technology

Recently, teachers and students from the College of Music, National Taiwan Normal University led by Prof. Wen-Pin Hope LEE, Director of the Digital Technology Research Center of Asian Popular Music, along with Assoc. Prof. Chun-Chieh Yen from the Department of Music as the NTNU delegation, visited the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, National University of Singapore for international exchanges, integrating their essential experiences of musical art and technological innovation. Prof. Peter Tornquist, Dean of YST, the teachers and students warmly received the NTNU delegation. In addition to the sub stantial academic exchanges, a bilateral concert was also held, making it a fruitful journey for the participants of the two colleges.

Bigger doesn't mean bolder: Antipredator behavior in animals of different size

Like humans, different animals may behave differently. According to the pace-of-life hypothesis, animals of smaller body sizes generally have shorter life spans and begin reproduction at earlier ages compared to larger species. Since they are required to reproduce within relatively fast-paced life histories, smaller species may exhibit riskier behavior in order to quickly secure sufficient food resources. This study examined four wild rodent species in Taiwan and their behavioral response to predator (leopard cat) cues, and it was found that the two rodents of smaller size invested less time in avoidance behavior, while the larger species were relatively cautious. These findings correspond to the pace-of-life hypothesis, suggesting that larger animals are not necessarily bolder.