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Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) through its Extension, Entrepreneurship, and Professional Development Centre (APEEC) was appointed as coordinator of researches to be performed on institution of higher education graduates’ participation in entrepreneur-based careers

Three Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) researchers swept three gold awards at the Malaysia Nuclear Innovation Award 2008 in line with the Innovation Nuclear Agency Day held recently.

UPM researchers have found a process to use the nutrient rich aquaculture sediment waste to produce microalgal biomass, which can be harvested for health and functional foods, feed additives and soil conditioner while reducing environmental pollution from aquaculture waste.

Newsworthy papers include Cleaning up the house, The ocean’s surprisingly hungry algae, Made in yeast, Genetic risk factor for chronic inflammatory disorder, Rats weigh up the evidence, An antibacterial catapult, Adopting an orphan receptor and Better action anticipation in elite basketball players

Summaries of newsworthy papers include Where is the science in drug doping?, Blueprint for infection, Virus to virus, A secreted factor controls the bacteria’s virulence, Asymmetric inner workings revealed and A potted history of milk

A montane crab, S.tenebrosa was first described by a well-known carcinologist (L.B. Holthius) in 1979. It is categorised as endangered species. Besides the two national parks mentioned, the habitats of this species in Murum River systems had been heavily disturbed by logging activities.

Concurrently with 21 other countries, SoftBank began selling iPhones in Japan on July 11, selling a reported one million units in three days. This paper will review how the iPhone has affected the Japanese cell phone market.

The Centre for Islamic Banking, Finance and Management (CIBFM) is established under the aegis of the Universiti Brunei Darussalam with a close association with the Brunei International Financial Centre of Ministry of Finance.

PENANG, MALAYSIA – The high frequency of buildings with cracks in Malaysia recently prompted a researcher from University Science Malaysia (USM) to successfully find a solution to the issue.

Summaries of newsworthy papers include Immunology: Avoiding attack when not stressed and Methods: Sex in bacteria for genome-wide interaction screens

Summaries of newsworthy papers include Genetics for mental health disorder, Liquid ethane on Titan, Percolating disease, The impact of microRNA on proteins, Unlocking the door to HIV infection, Creating smart surface networks and Snake fangs bite back

The Curriculum Commons Grant of Rs 50 lakh (US $ 125 000) is for improving the quality and standard of grassroots knowledge workers, commonly referred to as telecentre managers.

A new book helps make sense of the complexities and controversies surrounding agriculture-related intellectual property rights.

In the Group of Eight Hokkaido Toyako Summit 2008 which was held from July 7 to July 9, one of the main themes raised was the problem of global warming.

Keio University is pleased to announce the setup of Keio-NUS CUTE (Connective Ubiquitous Technology for Embodiments) Center in Singapore in response to the Singapore government’s push to partner international Interactive Digital Media (IDM) research institutes with Singapore universities

Scientists have developed electrically powered semiconductor laser diodes that operate at a shorter wavelength than any others used today. The lasers could be used for the next generation of optical storage systems following today’s Blu-ray disks, and will have applications in biomedicine, materials processing and microchips

In a press conference today, The Centre For Archaeological Research Malaysia unveiled their initial analysis of the oldest burial site found in the historic city of Malacca, recently designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Malacca was a strategic trading post for Southeast Asia in the 15th and 16th century.

Technology transfer program signifies actual implementation of an academic, government agency and private sector partnership with Nanobiotix of France

Summaries of newsworthy papers include Ecology: The unrealized power of parasites, Materials: Flexible electronic networks of carbon nanotubes and Astrophysics: Accretion disks show their true colours

This essay discusses from a viewpoint of "believe in quality rather than quantity" how international students should be accepted by Japanese firms and settled in Japan in a satisfactory manner.

In a study conducted on the relationship of taste to food preference and body mass index, a significant relationship was found between taste threshold on the one hand, and energy and nutrient intakes on the other; also between 6-n-propylthiouracil (PROP) taster status and food preference.

The Dean of the University of the Philippines College of Science, Dr. Caesar Saloma, receives the 2008 ASEAN Outstanding Scientist and Technology Award for his significant contributions in photonics and signal processing.

Assessment of antioxidant activities of some local root crops in the Philippines by researchers from the University of the Philippines Diliman reveals that the phenolic content of sweet potato has the highest antioxidant property among the local root crops studied.

Comments on the the Sichuan earthquake and cyclone Nargis. Other papers include Genetic origins of the Grey horse, New cancer drugs with reduced side effects, Predicting lung cancer survival, Heavy rains ahead, Fighting tuberculosis with acid, Rafting down biological cascades, Animal behaviour lighting the way, Nanotechnology: Gold standard

This research from USM enables valuable carotenes to be recovered from polluting palm oil mill effluent, thus creating a cheap source of carotenes. The global market for carotenoids is at USD 1 billion, rising by 2.9 per cent annually.

NY, USA - In his four-minute address to the 54-member Council on 1 July, President Irandoust presented AIT as a success story in relation to ongoing sustainable development work in Asia.

Why did Hillary lose? Waseda's Prof. Toyonaga reflects on how the long US presidential election process made her initial desire and expectation of Hillary's candidacy turn to disappointment.

Summaries of newsworthy papers include Mars: Water almost everywhere, Earth science: Setting off a Cretaceous extinction event, Microscopy: Watching the cavorting of once-invisible atoms and How the brain pays attention

In a special News report, Nature asks leading reproductive biologists and clinicians what developments in the field could have an equivalent impact in the next three decades. Millions of babies have now been conceived through IVF – will any of the experts’ latest predictions, including artificial wombs, be as commonplace in 2028?

Spreading Japan's unique Egyptology to the world - Waseda University was the first Asian team allowed to excavate. With dedication & technology, they confirmed the Great Pyramid's Second Boat, found Tutankhamun and his wife's rings - the first pair of rings in Egyptology, found one of the oldest mummies in perfect condition and more.