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King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
20 Aug 2017
A faster approach for computer detection of moving objects in video takes us a step closer to mimicking the reflexive detection ability of the animal visual system.
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
20 Aug 2017
Smartphones put state-of-the-art 3D particle tracking in the hands of the masses.
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)
18 Aug 2017
Researchers at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have developed a new generation of microscope, which not only could capture 3D live cell videos, but the resulted images are also of much higher quality, greatly enhancing the accuracy and the scope of research on cell biology.
Nagoya University
18 Aug 2017
Researchers at Nagoya University have identified a molecule that enables cell appendages called cilia to beat in a coordinated way to drive the flow of fluid around the brain; this prevents the accumulation of this fluid, which otherwise leads to swelling of the head as found in the condition hydrocephalus.
Tohoku University
18 Aug 2017
Researchers hope an artificial womb used to incubate healthy baby lambs can be used in future technology for premature babies.
Nagoya University
18 Aug 2017
Researchers at Nagoya University uncover the gene and protein involved in the determination of the hind legs in tetrapods.
Hokkaido University
18 Aug 2017
Teams from the Czech Republic and Japan, and researchers from the Institut Pasteur, AP-HP, and AP-HM have identified the likely origin of the cross-reactivity between cypress pollen, peaches and citrus fruits, paving the way for the development of novel allergy diagnostic tests.
Institute of Transformative Bio-Molecules (WPI-ITbM), Nagoya University
17 Aug 2017
~ A powerful tool for 3D and multicolor STED imaging of cellular ultrastructure ~
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
14 Aug 2017
Using a green LED as a detector can help to boost data transmission rates
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
14 Aug 2017
A versatile coating for magnesium could eventually lead to better implants for mending broken bones
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
14 Aug 2017
Determining the thermal properties of a versatile material could lead to new applications in energy storage, optoelectronic and flexible electronic devices
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
13 Aug 2017
Flatter materials have fewer imperfections, which makes for better solar cells and light sensors.
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
13 Aug 2017
Surface wettability has little effect on atmospheric water gathering, but edge structure is crucial.
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
10 Aug 2017
A soft, stick-on patch collects, analyzes and wirelessly transmits a variety of health metrics from the body to a smartphone.
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
10 Aug 2017
A research team in Korea succeeded in measuring multichannel EEG of zebrafish using non-invasive method. It is expected to be used in the development of new drugs to treat brain diseases such as epilepsy syndrome.
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)
10 Aug 2017
A team at Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) has developed 'Mobile Plus,' a mobile platform that can share the functionalities of applications between smart devices. This novel technology allows applications to easily share their functionalities without needing any modifications.
University of Malaya
09 Aug 2017
In Malaysia, research into elder abuse and neglect (EAN) has indicated a link between abuse and premature death, with pattern differences between males and females. Financial abuse is found to be more common than other subtypes (physical, psychological, sexual and neglect), and comprises the group with the largest percentage of mortality.
University of Malaya
08 Aug 2017
Researchers from the Zoological & Ecological Research Network (ZEN), and Tropical Infectious Diseases Research & Education Centre (TIDREC), University of Malaya have successfully discovered 111 new species of black flies belonging to five subgenera of the genus Simulium in the Oriental Region.
Asia Research News
07 Aug 2017
Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW 2017) will be held from October 23-27, 2017 at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
Tohoku University
04 Aug 2017
An IEEE Milestone has been dedicated to Tohoku University for Professor Emeritus Yasuto Mushiake's work on self-complementary antennas.
Kavli Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe (Kavli IPMU)
04 Aug 2017
Kavli IPMU's Mark Hartz announces first indication of CP violation by neutrinos.
Hokkaido University
04 Aug 2017
A protein which protects the fetus during pregnancy, HLA-G1, shows high potential for treating atopic dermatitis and other related diseases.
University of Malaya
03 Aug 2017
University of Malaya’s researcher, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Loh Siew Yim, presented on the emerging field of cancer survivorship. International health science experts were invited to share their expertise, ideas and initiatives to bring about innovative changes to the field of health sciences in Malaysia and in the Asia-Pacific region.
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
03 Aug 2017
Mangrove trees, particularly their leaf litter, filter copper out of soil and water in Indonesia.
Nagoya University
03 Aug 2017
A team at Nagoya University, Japan, has shed light on how distinct sensory neural pathways function in “feeling” changes in temperature in the environment on the one hand, and actually responding to these changes, such as seeking a cooler or warmer site, on the other.
Asia Research News
03 Aug 2017
First instalment of a global white paper was released and launched at the Facilities Management Conference. It expounds on eight key trends which are set to take Asia by storm over the near future until 2025 and outlines integral areas for facilities management organisations and professionals.
University of Malaya
03 Aug 2017
Nurul Syafika binti Amir Hamzah, a double Master's Degree student from University of Malaya, won 3rd place in the Graduate Student category for APRU Global Health Program Conference Student Poster Contest.
Tohoku University
31 Jul 2017
An international team of researchers from Thailand, USA and Japan, has conducted a thorough study of an exotic behavior of material called “noncentrosymmetric antiferromagnet.”
University of Malaya
31 Jul 2017
Researchers from University of Malaya and China Agricultural University painstakingly searched for all bats’ records in Peninsular Malaysia and found records for 110 species. This first comprehensive list of bat species found in Peninsular Malaysia has been published in the scientific journal PLOS ONE recently.
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
30 Jul 2017
A nature-based technique paves the way for cheaper and environmentally friendly liquid-repellent materials.