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Kavli IPMU of The University of Tokyo, Japan, and Instituto de Astrofisica de La Plata, Argentina, scientists have found highly magnetized, rapidly spinning neutron stars called magnetars could explain the energy source behind two extremely unusual stellar explosions.

Calculations reveal how sensors must take turns to harvest power efficiently from a data hub.

Eliminating mechanical vibrations leads to better performing mechatronic systems.

A streamlined procedure for assembling the active components of photovoltaic devices from inexpensive metals could boost their economic prospects.

Plants prepare for cold evenings by triggering biological processes, such as closing of their stomata and synthesizing wax to prevent water loss. Biologists have shown that these processes, which are induced by genes expressed in the evening, are actually regulated by clock proteins that are produced during sunrise.

Highly sensitive electronic biosniffers can diagnose diseases by precisely detecting biomarkers in exhaled breath.

A research team at Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) has developed a technique, which enables unzipping of the graphene plane without uncontrollable damage.

Post-mastectomy products for prevention of heat and moisture build-up.

The research group at Tohoku University, Japan, has developed a new-structure magnetic memory device utilizing spin-orbit- torque-induced magnetization switching.

Singapore — Participating companies from Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)’s Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology (SIMTech) Collaborative Industry Project (CIP) on Printed Electronics showcased their prototypes at a networking session at iLIGHT Marina Bay.

Ahmad Mustapha Mohamad, a Master of Science in Forest Management and Ecosystem Sciences student from the Forestry Faculty, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), won the Best Photo Award at the Asia-Pacific Forest Week 2016 (APFW 2016).

Nagoya University deciphers how information is encoded in the nervous system during navigation. The findings provide a deeper insight into how animals respond to the environment, and open a door for further investigation into animal behavior, including that of humans.

The Community of Evaluators, South Asia (CoE-SA) – a professional network International Development Research Centre (IDRC), in Canada, helped to establish – played host to the capstone event of the United Nations declared “International Year of Evaluation.”

Simple and inexpensive tool developed by researchers at University of Malaya provides a useful alternative to expensive point-of care device; thereby rendering effective diabetes care to patients at limited-resources setting so that the prevalence of diabetes-related mortality and morbidities can be better contained.

Featured as a 'Hot Article' on the front cover of Chemistry: A European Journal.

Development of low-cost and touchless 3D fingerprint identification for higher security and hygiene.

Atomic motion in a crystalline oxide that was used as a cathode in Li-ion batteries was directly demonstrated by state-of-an-art transmission electron microscopy, revealing the transient pathway of a chemical ordering reaction.

Japanese scientists have reviewed recent progress in advanced optical materials based on gadolinium aluminate garnet (GAG), while pointing out the knowledge gaps that need to be filled to improve their optical performance.

Photonic microcapsules confining cholesteric liquid crystals are microfluidically produced, potentially serving as building blocks to compose any shapes of photonic devices.

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has developed an intelligent system called "iWheelchair", integrating a series of advanced PolyU technologies from its Interdisciplinary Division of Biomedical Engineering (BME) and Institute of Textiles and Clothing (ITC).

A new process to manufacture photovoltaic (PV) cells for the Solar Energy industry has the potential to be made into a cottage industry for rural communities, said Prof Datuk Dr Kamaruzzaman Sopian, the Director of the Solar Energy Research Institute (SERI) at the National University of Malaysia (UKM).

GIL 2016 Thailand will explore visionary innovation across multiple industry verticals for future growth drivers

Scientists in Japan are developing methods to manufacture safer ceramic capacitors.

A new wall-climbing drone can approach any type of structure by flying and sticking to the target and utitlizing a pose change and perching mechanism.

Recent developments and research related to iron oxide nanoparticles confirm their potential in biomedical applications – such as targeted drug delivery – and the necessity for further studies.

The Department of Applied Physics (AP) and Interdisciplinary Division of Biomedical Engineering (BME) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) have jointly developed a novel nano biosensor for rapid detection of flu and other viruses.

Fast detection for Dengue virus is possible based on an innovative label free immunosensor. The novel immunosensor with antibody-nanoparticle hybrid design offers high selectivity and sensitivity for Dengue virus NS1 biomarker diagnosis in sera sample.

NIRSIT, a functional near-infrared spectroscopy neuroimaging device, is set to change the landscape of neuroscience research and the medical sector by offering high spatial resolution as well as high temporal resolution in a portable and wireless manner.

New research enables the efficient planning of the activities of systems of mobile robots for socially beneficial services including border patrol, search & rescue, and security escort.

The National University of Malaysia (UKM) has been chosen by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) to train teachers and lecturers from Fiji, Niue, Palau, Tonga and Tuvalu in Climate Change Education.