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The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus
19 May 2016
Malaysian scientists are studying the use of graphene “nanoflakes” to create a new generation of enhanced lubricants for the automotive industry.
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The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
18 May 2016
Replacing a common drying method boosts the performance of perovskite photovoltaics.
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The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
18 May 2016
The complexity and security of a widely-used cryptography scheme are proven much lower than previously thought.
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The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
18 May 2016
Adding genes to bacteria offers sustainable routes to make compounds currently obtained from petrochemicals.
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Hokkaido University
18 May 2016
This is Part II of an article based on an interview with Hokkaido University Professor Yukihiro Takahashi, director of the Space Mission Center, about the university’s involvement in the development of low-cost, high-performance microsatellites.
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The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
17 May 2016
A water-based paint with a high coefficient of heat insulation.
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Asia Research News
17 May 2016
Scientists at Taylor’s University in Malaysia and the Chinese University of Hong Kong are undertaking interdisciplinary research to understand the food habits of the people of Hong Kong.
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University of Malaya
17 May 2016
University of Malaya won a total of 9 awards at the International Invention & Innovation Exhibition (ITEX 2016) that was held at KLCC on 12-14 May 2016. A total of seven gold and two silver awards were given out to University of Malaya researchers.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
12 May 2016
A*STAR Collaborative Commerce Marketplace launched to encourage growth of precision engineering R&D and business eco-system.
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The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
12 May 2016
IBM Research and Singapore’s Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology Announce New Macromolecule with Triple-Play Action to Help Fight Virus Infection and Drug Resistance.
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The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
11 May 2016
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has developed two Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)-based smart healthcare systems, namely 1) a drug management system and 2) an electronic nursing service management system.
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
11 May 2016
Natural Resource Management for Sustainable Growth highlights the impact of unsustainable natural resource management on growing income inequality in Southeast Asia.
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Kavli Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe (Kavli IPMU)
11 May 2016
New study by Kavli IPMU researchers shows Einstein's theory of general relativity is still valid 13 billion light years from Earth. It's the furthest distance anyone has managed to analyze velocities and clustering of galaxies.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
06 May 2016
Summer work uniform for protecting construction workers from hot and humid weather.
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The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
06 May 2016
Mass-produced microvalves are the key to scalable production of disposable, plug-and-play microfluidic devices.
The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus
The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus
06 May 2016
The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus (UNMC) recently hosted leading researchers from the international campuses of the University of Nottingham in UK, China and Malaysia.
Singapore Management University
06 May 2016
To bring sustainability to the supply chain, companies may first need to rethink their existing business models, according to speakers at the 2016 Logistics & Supply Chain Symposium.
Professor Toru Yoshikawa
Singapore Management University
05 May 2016
Well-structured corporate governance frameworks are necessary to ensure that companies adhere to ethics and best practices, says a researcher from Singapore Management University.
Associate Professor Gary Chan
Singapore Management University
05 May 2016
A researcher from Singapore Management University examines how legal practice has changed in response to the internet and technology.
Associate Professor Jochen Reb
Singapore Management University
05 May 2016
Mindfulness could benefit individuals and organisations and transform the way we live and work, according to a researcher from Singapore Management University.
Assistant Professor Jiang Lingxiao
Singapore Management University
05 May 2016
A researcher from Singapore Management University is on a mission to improve software coding by developing tools to support high quality, error-free code.
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Universiti Malaysia Sarawak
04 May 2016
Researchers in Malaysia and Japan have found that birdcages kept at home may be a breeding site for mosquitoes that transmit dengue virus to humans.
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
03 May 2016
Pertanika’s growth continues in 2016 with the addition of two new journals. The first, aimed specifically at postgraduate students, was published late last year, while the second, a law journal, has been proposed for launching later in 2016.
Dr. Steve Granick
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
03 May 2016
Dr. Steve Granick (Director, IBS Center for Soft and Living Matter) at UNIST has been recognized by one of America's most prestigious honorary societies.
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Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Centre for Collaborative Innovation (CCI)-UKM
29 Apr 2016
Remote sensing data reveals land use and land cover changes over an 18-year period at one of the best-managed mangrove forests in the world.
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IOP Publishing
28 Apr 2016
Researchers in Singapore and Hong Kong have created a novel, bacteria-repelling biomaterial that could increase the success of medical implants.
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Hokkaido University
27 Apr 2016
This is Part I of an article based on an interview with Hokkaido University Professor Yukihiro Takahashi, director of the Space Mission Center, about the university’s involvement in the development of low-cost, high-performance microsatellites.
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International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
26 Apr 2016
Over the next 50 years, people living at low altitudes in developing countries, particularly those in coastal Asia, will suffer the most from extreme weather patterns, according to researchers.
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Hokkaido University
26 Apr 2016
The discovery made by researchers at Hokkaido University, Japan, is expected to be utilized in clarifying the design guideline of a high efficiency optical antenna and light energy conversion by visible / near-infrared light.
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The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
25 Apr 2016
Applicable to machine tools for in-situ work piece surface scanning and measurement.