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Hokkaido University
15 Feb 2019
Uncovered details of a molecular pathway in cancer cells could lead to improved treatment.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
15 Feb 2019
Ten projects led by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) (PolyU) have recently received funding support from the inaugurated Research Impact Fund (RIF) under the Research Grants Council (RGC). Among them, half of them are health-related, covering areas of drug development, detection of scoliosis, myopia control and food safety.
Asia Research News
15 Feb 2019
Trust is key to IoT manufacturers and service providers' success
Institute of Transformative Bio-Molecules (WPI-ITbM), Nagoya University
14 Feb 2019
Controlling plant pore openings could help boost drought tolerance in live plants and extend the freshness of bouquets of cut flowers, thanks to an unusual research approach.
Asia Research News
14 Feb 2019
EduTECH Philippines - 20-21 February 2019, SMX Convention Center, Manila
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
13 Feb 2019
Researchers on the ground in Myanmar are investigating how women can get more involved in policymaking to ensure their voices are heard and needs are met as the nation embraces democracy.
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
12 Feb 2019
Rapid-fire photography reveals how even a nanoscale amount of surface roughness can unleash microbubbles that may interfere with coating technology.
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
12 Feb 2019
Study illustrates the links between brain energy metabolism and neuronal activity.
Kavli Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe (Kavli IPMU)
12 Feb 2019
Images of more than ten million galaxies are helping physicists map dark matter, revealing clues about how the universe behaves.
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
11 Feb 2019
Concepts for boosting WiFi coverage could also help car sensors distinguish walking pedestrians from other slowly moving objects.
Hokkaido University
08 Feb 2019
Adding olefin enables efficient solvent-free cross-coupling reactions, leading to environmentally friendly syntheses of a wide range of organic materials.
Hokkaido University
08 Feb 2019
Stable, color-changing compound shows potential for electronics, sensors and gas storage.
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)
08 Feb 2019
Computational models reveal possible weak spots in the HIV surface protein, identifying new targets for drug and vaccine design.
Nanyang Technological University
07 Feb 2019
From air-conditioned clothing to cancer screening tools, the Centre for Optical Fibre Technology (COFT) is paving the way for a light-based future.
Tohoku University
07 Feb 2019
A research team led by Tohoku University in Japan has developed new materials for supercapacitors with higher voltage and better stability than other materials. Their research was recently published in the journal Energy and Environmental Science.
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
07 Feb 2019
New material used as an electrode of solid oxide fuel cell.
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
06 Feb 2019
Mimicking how the biological world arranges itself could help advance the next generation of nanomaterials.
Asia Research News
06 Feb 2019
5,000+ educators, policymakers & technology leaders assemble to assess at the future of Filippino education
Asia Research News
06 Feb 2019
Research can offer a strategic blueprint for bolstering food security throughout Asia, but regional cooperation is required.
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
06 Feb 2019
Desert bacteria protect food crops from salt toxicity.
National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ)
05 Feb 2019
Astronomers using ALMA have detected various complex organic molecules around the young star V883 Ori. A sudden outburst from this star is releasing molecules from the icy compounds in the planet forming disk.
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
04 Feb 2019
Nanopapers could pave the way for development of paper-thin electronics.
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
04 Feb 2019
Laser-induced graphene formation creates tailor-made sensors for monitoring ocean creatures and ecosystems.
University of Malaya
02 Feb 2019
Project ROSE (Removing Obstacles to cervical ScrEening) is addressing the cultural needs of thousands of women while keeping up with the times.
Asia Research News
02 Feb 2019
Over 500+ inventions and innovations from 20 countries
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak
01 Feb 2019
The new species belong to a special subgroup of snails with scaly shells.
Hokkaido University
01 Feb 2019
Turning off a bone receptor protein could potentially treat osteoporosis in children without affecting bone growth.
Asia Research News
01 Feb 2019
The event showcased a curated list of 50 of the world’s most influential leaders and innovators who discussed how emerging technologies will influence industries related to artificial intelligence, robotics, sustainability, blockchain, bioengineering, social media, education, virtual reality, and 3D printing.
Ehime University
31 Jan 2019
Laboratory experiments at extreme pressures and temperatures lead to precise measurements of the sound velocity of CaSiO3 perovskite which is one of the important constituent minerals in the Earth's mantle. The measurements suggested the accumulation of the subducted oceanic crust beneath the 660 km discontinuity.
Hokkaido University
31 Jan 2019
A strategy inspired by the process responsible for muscle growth could lead to the development of stronger, longer-lasting materials.