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A team from A*STAR’s Institute of Chemical and Engineering Sciences (ICES) and the National University Hospital (NUH) has discovered new ways to enhance the efficacy of drugs used to treat respiratory system infections and antibiotic-resistant superbugs.

This breakthrough in quantum information processing was achieved using state-of-the-art diamond growth technology.

Japanese researchers have achieved high accuracy in the measurement and analysis of nanosurface materials.

A*STAR’s Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology (SIMTech) has launched a Collaborative Industry Project (CIP) on Roll-to-Roll Manufacturing of Functional Film and Printed Electronics to help companies develop technological and production capabilities in this emerging sector.

Like a parent, HIR is justifiably proud of the achievements of its researchers, especially the young student scientists involved with cutting edge research working alongside academic icons and even Nobel Laureates.

A powerful new antiseptic agent, called ozone nano-bubble water, holds promise for the treatment of periodontitis, or severe gum infections, according to research published in the journal Science and Technology of Advanced Materials.

An innovative algorithm exposes the energy pathways that cause super-repellent surfaces to stop working.

A separation method that isolates protein-protected gold clusters enables improved sensing of toxic mercury compounds and pesticides.

Human nasal epithelial cells, cultured on a microchip, react to air pollutants just like they would in the upper airway.

A tiny device produces oscillatory flows that enhance the mixing of viscous fluids for chemical reactions.

Thousands of potentially bioactive molecules can be made rapidly by mixing 20 or so building blocks together. Researchers at ETH-Zürich (Switzerland) and the Institute of Transformative Bio-Molecules (Japan) have developed a new technique to generate large libraries of novel organic molecules, a method that was inspired by Nature.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak congratulated two Malaysian scientists for winning the prestigious ASEAN Science and Technology Awards in two separate categories in Indonesia on 26th August 2014.

3 Sept – These IID champions will develop and share teaching and learning packages featuring innovative and inclusive approaches to pressing social concerns such as sustainable livelihoods, food security, climate change, water and sanitation, and special education, among others.

Some 40 scientists and technicians from around the world will descend on Jordan in November to take part in a simulated on-site inspection of a suspected nuclear test site on the banks of the Dead Sea.

Low-cost field detection system can detect malaria infection within minutes with just a drop of blood.

Further strengthening its collaboration with the Hong Kong Red Cross Blood Transfusion Service (BTS), Hospital Authority (HA), The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) School of Nursing has set up an on-campus blood donor centre, offering blood donation services to university students, staff, as well as the general public.

Evidence collected from blowfly maggots could help in the investigation in murder cases.

A new invention uses ionized gas in fluorescent light tubes to transmit Internet wireless frequency signals throughout a building with the aid of already existing electrical wiring.

The Polytechnic University of Hong Kong pledges to provide its expert service and care to 10 Project WeCan schools to assist underprivileged students when the new school year opens in September, 2014.

An investigation into switching characteristics provides new criteria for achieving faster switching of magnetic memories.

An intelligent system that predicts when alarms might be triggered could greatly improve the management of industrial plants.

A gadolinium-based material that can be cooled by varying a magnetic field may be useful for cooling low-temperature sensors.

A paper published in Science and Technology of Advanced Materials have shown that a synthetic protein mimic called AGMA1 has the potential to promote the adhesion of brain cells in a laboratory setting. It is also cheaper and easier to produce on a large scale. This could help overcome a major challenge in nerve tissue engineering.

(Tokyo, 26 August 2014) Tokyo Tech scientists synthesize multicyclic type of polymers for the first time offering insights for tailoring polymer properties as well as the mathematics of complex geometries.

The University of Malaya High Impact Research (UM HIR) is indeed honoured to have the The Honorable Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia, YAB Tan Sri Dato’ Hj. Muhyiddin Hj. Mohd Yassin officially launched the HIR Book “Touching Lives, Impacting Society” on 21st August 2014.

A*STAR’s Experimental Power Grid Centre (EPGC), together with Hitachi Ltd and Building and Construction Authority (BCA), have commissioned an advanced Combined Heat and Power (CHP) pilot plant, furthering research in powering cities sustainably

Anticipated for applications in the development of "superplants" for radiocesium decontamination

Opinion article by Prof. Hiroshi Nishihara of Waseda University on the Japan Cabinet's decision to approve the exercise of the right to collective self-defense.

Partnership will enable SMBC customers to tap on A*STAR’s R&D infrastructure and expertise, as Japanese companies turn to Singapore to build capabilities for globalisation

Since 2003, ARWU has been presenting the world Top 500 universities annually based on transparent methodology and reliable data. It has been recognized as the precursor of global university rankings and the most trustworthy one. University of Malaya is ranked at 377 this year and has improved from its position of 401 to 500 in 2011, 2012 and 2013.