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Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
22 Jan 2017
UNIST signs cooperation MoU with KICT, KOTI, KIMM, KERI, ETRI, KRRI, and Hanyang University to accelerate the realization of futuristic transportation system, "Hyper Tube Express".
Institute for Integrated Cell-Material Sciences (iCeMS) at Kyoto University
20 Jan 2017
Novel sensors indicate how cell functions are affected by the distribution of cholesterol across the cell membrane. This information could lead to new methods for cancer detection.
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)
20 Jan 2017
A Korean research team has developed water treatment adsorbent that can selectively remove water-soluble micromolecules. It is also cheap, easily synthesized and renewable.
Tohoku University
20 Jan 2017
A study by Japan's Tokohu University researchers has identified two new types of microRNA (miRNA) that improved hyperglycemia in a mouse model of diabetes by stimulating the proliferation of insulin-producing pancreatic beta (β) cells. This is a key finding that may lead to the development of new diabetes treatment strategies.
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
20 Jan 2017
A research team in Malaysia has invented a ‘dekoponix rack’ and a ‘home deco’ that will enable high-rise building residents to plant vegetables and other greens at home.
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
20 Jan 2017
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), South Korea, signs cooperation MoU with KICT, KOTI, KIMM, KERI, ETRI, KRRI, and Hanyang University to accelerate the realization of futuristic transportation system, "Hyper Tube Express".
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
20 Jan 2017
A new study, affiliated with South Korea's Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), has introduced a new treatment for skeletal system injuries, using stem cells from human bone marrow and a carbon material with photocatalytic properties.
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
19 Jan 2017
The dynamic three-dimensional organization of chromosomal structure can profoundly influence plant gene expression
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
19 Jan 2017
Hybrid organic-inorganic materials can self-assemble into tiny doughnut-like structures.
Institute for Integrated Cell-Material Sciences (iCeMS) at Kyoto University
19 Jan 2017
A new compound could help rid stem cell samples of potentially tumorigenic cells, making them safer for regenerative therapies.
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
17 Jan 2017
The dynamic three-dimensional organization of chromosomal structure can profoundly influence plant gene expression.
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
17 Jan 2017
South Korea's Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST) experientially proved 'Inflammation-Induced Aging Hypothesis. It suggests a new direction for research on aging recovery as well as anti-aging.
Tohoku University
17 Jan 2017
By studying the sexual behavior of a mutant strain of fruit fly called "platonic," researchers at the Tohoku University Graduate School of Life Sciences have found parallels between humans and flies in the neural control of copulation.
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)
17 Jan 2017
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) representatives will join high profile, multi-stakeholder dialogues with global leaders across the world to discuss higher education, science, and technological innovation.
Asia Research News
17 Jan 2017
With the event anchored in Singapore, IoT Asia continues to chart the future for IoT in Asia by accurately anticipating the needs and concerns of the rapidly evolving industry.
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
16 Jan 2017
DGIST research team developed a technology to coat metal with several nanometers of semiconducting materials. This technology can be applied to solar cells, wearable devices, displays, and the like.
Hokkaido University
15 Jan 2017
This is Part I of an article about Hokkaido University’s Center for Ainu and Indigenous Studies, the only national institution in Japan that studies the Ainu of Japan and other indigenous peoples around the world.
Tohoku University
15 Jan 2017
Researchers at Tohoku University have developed a new Processing Speed Training Game (PSTG) using a Tablet PC, which they say can significantly improve processing speed and inhibition among healthy older adults, while also reducing their depressive moods when played regularly.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
15 Jan 2017
Theoretical model reveals how droplets grow around tiny particles on a surface.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
15 Jan 2017
Tailored combinations of antibiotics that kill microbes in different ways are a powerful weapon against drug resistance.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
15 Jan 2017
Molecular insight into protein net charge may explain and help solve the harmful build-up of organisms in the marine environment.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
15 Jan 2017
Rapid and cheap on-the-spot diagnoses for diseases such as tuberculosis and cancer are a step closer thanks to a new modular valve for microfluidic chips.
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
10 Jan 2017
Reliable processing of an efficient solar cell material depends on how the solvent is removed.
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
10 Jan 2017
A highly efficient mathematical solver designed to run on graphics processors gives scientists and engineers a powerful new tool for a common computational problem.
Asia Research News
10 Jan 2017
International Exhibition & Conference on the Internet of Things - Transforming Businesses, Government and Societies
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
09 Jan 2017
A process developed by researchers in Saudi Arabia prints high-performance silicon-based computers on to soft, sticker-like surfaces that can be attached anywhere.
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)
09 Jan 2017
South Korea's undergraduate students win the grand prize at the Innovative Design Contest 2016 at the 16th Asia Design Engineering Workshop (A-DEWS).
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
09 Jan 2017
Streaming video over mobile networks could be greatly improved by smart prioritization of visually important data.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
09 Jan 2017
Three-layer nanoparticle catalysts improve zinc-air batteries.
Hokkaido University
04 Jan 2017
Researchers have verified that the mere presence of a cell phone or smartphone can adversely affect our cognitive performance, particularly among infrequent internet users.