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Asia Research News
06 Aug 2018
Singapore’s leading technology-industry brokerage conference TechInnovation is back for its 7th edition.
Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU)
06 Aug 2018
New recommendations could lead to more transparent reporting of Chinese herbal medicine clinical trial results.
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)
03 Aug 2018
A research team led by scientists from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have determined the three dimensional structure of the DNA replication machinery at atomic resolution for the first time in history.
Hokkaido University
03 Aug 2018
Joint press release by Forestry and Forest Products Research Institute and Hokkaido University.
Abandoned farmlands hold potential for the preservation of wetland and grassland birds as rehabilitation zones.
Hokkaido University
02 Aug 2018
A DNA probing technique clarifies the mechanism behind clonal reproduction of female dojo loach fish, also providing insight into the ancestral origin of the clonal population.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
01 Aug 2018
A project led by Prof. Jin-Guang Teng of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE), The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, has been awarded a grant of more than HK$47.2 million to develop a new type of concrete structures for marine infrastructure.
University of Malaya
01 Aug 2018
The Blue Communities project aims to exchange knowledge and experience between UK and Asia on integrated marine management and sustainable use of resources to improve health, well-being and livelihoods of coastal communities in the study areas. University of Malaya hosted the first meeting attended by participants from partnering countries.
Hokkaido University
01 Aug 2018
Scientists have discovered that an ice-binding protein (fcIBP) from the sea ice microalga does not fit in the conventional classification of ice-binding proteins, suggesting unknown mechanisms behind its antifreeze property. This finding could lead to a broader application of the antifreeze protein in food and medical industries.
Hokkaido University
01 Aug 2018
An international group of researchers has demonstrated that branching complexity of rivers affects regional population stability and persistence in nature, contrary to current theories which suggest the importance of an ecosystem’s size.
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)
31 Jul 2018
The School of Business and Management at HKUST has named a classroom after the late Kellogg Dean Emeritus Donald P. Jacobs in honor of his tremendous contributions to the renowned Kellogg-HKUST Executive MBA (KH EMBA) Program.
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)
31 Jul 2018
The School of Engineering of HKUST is launching a new undergraduate program in Bioengineering that offers students the opportunity to conduct research in elite overseas universities, and at the same time nurtures leaders in biomedical technology and big data.
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
30 Jul 2018
Adding certain types of bacteria to soil could help protect plants against drought by activating a proton pump in root cells.
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
30 Jul 2018
Laser-scribed disordered graphene significantly improves sodium-ion battery capacity.
Springer Nature
30 Jul 2018
Researchers observe that red-fronted lemurs may chew on millipedes to rid themselves of intestinal parasites.
Asia Research News
26 Jul 2018
Superflexible aerogels are highly efficient absorbents, thermal insulators, and pressure sensors.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
26 Jul 2018
Professor You-Lin Xu, Dean of Faculty of Construction and Environment at PolyU, has been honoured with the International Association for Wind Engineering Senior Award (Davenport Medal) for his distinguished contributions to the field of wind engineering and bridge engineering in research, education, and application.
Asia Research News
26 Jul 2018
TechInnovation is the leading technology-industry brokerage event that enables enterprises to DISCOVER innovative technologies, CONNECT with new partners and COLLABORATE to bring new ideas and opportunities to market in the spirit of Open Innovation.
Institute for Integrated Cell-Material Sciences (iCeMS) at Kyoto University
23 Jul 2018
The table groups molecules according to the nano-shapes they form.
Tohoku University
23 Jul 2018
Ultrasound applied to the whole brain in mouse models helped improve cognitive dysfunction, and clinical trials are now underway to investigate if the treatment could help human patients with dementia.
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
23 Jul 2018
A low-cost method for collecting water from the atmosphere could be used to provide potable water to dry, inland regions.
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
23 Jul 2018
Volcanic eruptions in Mexico and the Philippines can lead to atmospheric changes that favor the ventilation of deep water in the Red Sea.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
18 Jul 2018
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) will join forces with Axis Therapeutics, a newly established joint venture by two global biopharmaceutical companies – Athenex, Inc. and Xiangxue Pharmaceutical, to foster the research and development of translational medicine by setting up a Joint Center for Immunotherapy.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
18 Jul 2018
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and Shenzhen University (SZU) will jointly set up The Greater Bay Area International Institute for Innovation (GBA I3) with an aim to develop the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau GBA into a world-class innovation hub.
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
18 Jul 2018
A membrane made of porous carbon-fiber structures grown on a porous ceramic substrate is more efficient at filtering seawater than existing similar membranes.
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
18 Jul 2018
Maintaining a balance between rising sea levels and soil accumulation will rely on careful management of coastal regions.
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
18 Jul 2018
The first quantification of wind energy in Saudi Arabia points to high wind power potential for many decades to come.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
18 Jul 2018
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), Peking University, the Beijing Municipal Government, and Shougang Group of Beijing jointly organised the “Global Youth Leaders Summit 2018” from 13 to 20 July — the first-ever multi-partite collaboration for youth development among universities, government and business sectors.
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
18 Jul 2018
South Korea's Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) held he 2018 UNIST-Harvard SEAS Summer Exchange Program from June 25 to July 13, 2018 for a thorough study of "Photovoltaic Cells" and "Energy Storage Systems".
Asia Research News
18 Jul 2018
The Digital Marketing Leaders Summit, hosted by Forward Leading Ltd., is returning to Singapore on September 12 & 13, at the spectacular Marina Bay Sands, Singapore’s landmark 5-star hotel.
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
16 Jul 2018
South Korea's Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) has been ranked as world's 5th best young university for citations.