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Hokkaido University
06 Sep 2016
Hokkaido University researchers have found that ants have a particular preference for aphid colonies with certain colours, which could be why these bugs are able to keep their colours across generations.
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
05 Sep 2016
Mapping the genetics underlying barley yields helps pinpoint mutations responsible for increasing the crop’s salt tolerance.
The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus
05 Sep 2016
The fruit of the 'asam keping' tree can be used to prevent atherosclerosis - that is the hardening and narrowing of the arteries -, according to research.
Asia Research News
05 Sep 2016
The diseases affecting street dogs are badly understood, resulting in wasteful medication of dog populations in Nepal, according to a study.
Asia Research News
05 Sep 2016
[MELBOURNE] While combination antiretroviral therapy has meant that people with HIV can live longer lives, research shows that the virus makes fundamental changes to the immune system by increasing the risk of developing age-related conditions.
University of Malaya
05 Sep 2016
Toxicologists in Malaysia published the first report on the venom proteome correlating toxic functionalities of the Malayan blue coral snake, an exotic species from the country. The toxins are unique among snakes and have deep implication on antivenom production and drug discovery.
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
05 Sep 2016
Carbon nanotubes show potential, but also many challenges, for the manufacture of flexible, wearable electronics, according to a research review in Science and Technology of Advanced Materials.
Tohoku University
05 Sep 2016
The use of traditional Chinese medications is common in East Asian countries. Guidelines for their use should be updated based on research evidence.
Asia Research News
05 Sep 2016
Themed “Managing NRW the Asian Way and Enabling Indonesian Water Utilities”, the trade event will address issues in water loss management in Asia, with a focus on Indonesia, which is one of the region’s most populous nations.
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
02 Sep 2016
A Korean research team developed microrobots with high propulsion efficiency in highly-viscous fluid environments, applying propulsion techniques that mimic the ciliary stroke motion of paramecia.
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
02 Sep 2016
Research team in South Korea identified the pain transmission mechanism at the molecular level and presented new solutions for the understanding of pain signals and the development of pain treatments.
Institute of Transformative Bio-Molecules (WPI-ITbM), Nagoya University
02 Sep 2016
Plant biologists in Japan have discovered the key element, an EPFL2 peptide that is responsible for creating the teeth-like shapes on plant leaves.
Hokkaido University
02 Sep 2016
Hokkaido University’s Global Station for Quantum Medical Science and Engineering (GSQ) has successfully concluded Summer School for Medical Physics 2016.
Tohoku University
01 Sep 2016
Scientists from Tohoku University's Tohoku Medical Megabank Organization (ToMMo) have published research about genetic diversity and metabolome in Scientific Reports.
Asia Research News
01 Sep 2016
The Global Start-up Business Plan Competition aims to stimulate and unleash the spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation among aspiring and existing entrepreneurs with ideas that contribute to their personal economic benefit and towards developing their communities.
Asia Research News
01 Sep 2016
Three students from Thailand received the 2016 Stockholm Junior Water Prize on 30 August for their innovative water retention device that mimics the water retention of the Bromeliad plant.
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
31 Aug 2016
Aero-Thermo-Dynamic Mass Analysis (AMA) Operates Based on an Entirely New Principle.
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)
31 Aug 2016
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) ranked first in the list of Asia’s most innovative top 75 universities, which was released on August 30, 2016 by Thomson Reuters.
Hokkaido University
31 Aug 2016
A novel “plastic crystal” developed by Hokkaido University researchers has switching properties suitable for memory-related applications.
Asia Research News
31 Aug 2016
This conference will help to address the unmet clinical needs within this sector and provide a detailed overview of the current research, the latest innovations, the regulatory requirements, commercialisation of diagnostic innovations and market entry into Asia.
Asia Research News
31 Aug 2016
Two Luminaries to Present Keynote Speeches at the 9th Singapore International Energy Week
Hokkaido University
30 Aug 2016
Hokkaido University (HU) will launch three new graduate schools on April 1, 2017: the Graduate School of Biomedical Science and Engineering, the Graduate School of Infectious Diseases, and the Graduate School of Global Food Resources.
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
30 Aug 2016
Tweaking the structure of metal-organic frameworks could transform the capacity to use methane as a fuel.
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
30 Aug 2016
Machine learning techniques make it possible to reconstruct and generate characteristic building models from partial image data.
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
30 Aug 2016
Imploding bubbles improve the growth of single-crystalline perovskite solar cell thin films.
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
30 Aug 2016
Prints Made on Flexible Substrates. Technique May Be Applicable to the Development of Wearable Devices.
Institute of Transformative Bio-Molecules (WPI-ITbM), Nagoya University
30 Aug 2016
Organic nanotubes (ONTs) are tubular nanostructures
composed of organic molecules that have unique properties and have found various applications, such as electro-conductive materials. A group of scientists at Nagoya University have developed a simple and effective method for the formation of robust covalent ONTs from simple molecules.
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)
29 Aug 2016
A research team in South Korea has developed a continuous roll-processing technology that transfers and packages flexible large-scale integrated circuits (LSI).
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
26 Aug 2016
Partnership to bring significant benefits to our global society.
Asia Research News
25 Aug 2016
MIT Technology Review calls for nominations from innovators in Southeast Asia, Australia, New Zealand and Taiwan for the regional 2017 Innovators Under 35 (TR35) list.