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A team of researchers from Hokkaido University has developed a versatile method to pattern the structure of “nanowires,” providing a new tool for the development of novel nanodevices.

A Korean research team developed a mechanoluminescence color control technology that can change green light to red light by simulating the candy light-emitting principle.

Nagoya University-led Japanese researchers reveal the 3D structure of a bacterial propeller protein.

Research team led by Nagoya University develop a label-free method for detecting DNA amplification in real time based on refractive index changes in diffracted light.

Hokkaido University researchers have found that ants have a particular preference for aphid colonies with certain colours, which could be why these bugs are able to keep their colours across generations.

Mapping the genetics underlying barley yields helps pinpoint mutations responsible for increasing the crop’s salt tolerance.

The fruit of the 'asam keping' tree can be used to prevent atherosclerosis - that is the hardening and narrowing of the arteries -, according to research.

The diseases affecting street dogs are badly understood, resulting in wasteful medication of dog populations in Nepal, according to a study.

[MELBOURNE] While combination antiretroviral therapy has meant that people with HIV can live longer lives, research shows that the virus makes fundamental changes to the immune system by increasing the risk of developing age-related conditions.

Toxicologists in Malaysia published the first report on the venom proteome correlating toxic functionalities of the Malayan blue coral snake, an exotic species from the country. The toxins are unique among snakes and have deep implication on antivenom production and drug discovery.

Carbon nanotubes show potential, but also many challenges, for the manufacture of flexible, wearable electronics, according to a research review in Science and Technology of Advanced Materials.

The use of traditional Chinese medications is common in East Asian countries. Guidelines for their use should be updated based on research evidence.

A Korean research team developed microrobots with high propulsion efficiency in highly-viscous fluid environments, applying propulsion techniques that mimic the ciliary stroke motion of paramecia.

Research team in South Korea identified the pain transmission mechanism at the molecular level and presented new solutions for the understanding of pain signals and the development of pain treatments.

Plant biologists in Japan have discovered the key element, an EPFL2 peptide that is responsible for creating the teeth-like shapes on plant leaves.

Scientists from Tohoku University's Tohoku Medical Megabank Organization (ToMMo) have published research about genetic diversity and metabolome in Scientific Reports.

Aero-Thermo-Dynamic Mass Analysis (AMA) Operates Based on an Entirely New Principle.

A novel “plastic crystal” developed by Hokkaido University researchers has switching properties suitable for memory-related applications.

Tweaking the structure of metal-organic frameworks could transform the capacity to use methane as a fuel.

Machine learning techniques make it possible to reconstruct and generate characteristic building models from partial image data.

Imploding bubbles improve the growth of single-crystalline perovskite solar cell thin films.

Prints Made on Flexible Substrates. Technique May Be Applicable to the Development of Wearable Devices.

Organic nanotubes (ONTs) are tubular nanostructures
 composed of organic molecules that have unique properties and have found various applications, such as electro-conductive materials. A group of scientists at Nagoya University have developed a simple and effective method for the formation of robust covalent ONTs from simple molecules.

A research team in South Korea has developed a continuous roll-processing technology that transfers and packages flexible large-scale integrated circuits (LSI).

MIT Technology Review calls for nominations from innovators in Southeast Asia, Australia, New Zealand and Taiwan for the regional 2017 Innovators Under 35 (TR35) list.

Soil conditioners called superabsorbent polymers have the potential to reduce irrigation needs for agricultural crops by storing water and nutrients and then releasing them in drought conditions, according to a recent paper published in the Pertanika Journal of Tropical Agricultural Science (JTAS).

Researchers in Japan and US jointly developed a chemical sensing material whose electrical conductivity dramatically increases when exposed to toxic gases.

They Reduce Friction by about One-Third. Playing a Vital Role in a Newly Developed Small Jet Engine Generator for Emergency Use

A decision-making tool helps producers of pharmaceutical and other valuable chemicals make the leap to an entirely new way of manufacturing.

A coating that blocks 90 per cent of the heat from sunlight could be used to develop smart windows