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The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
24 Sep 2014
Researchers overcome noise problems in ultrasensitive measurements of tiny amounts of compounds
Asia Research News
23 Sep 2014
Premier technology-matching event catalyses technology and business collaborations.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
19 Sep 2014
Pact paves way for A*STAR’s technologies to be incorporated into the operations of one of the largest mining companies in the world.
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
19 Sep 2014
A research team in Malaysia has concluded that caged mussels are useful for monitoring heavy metal contamination in coastal waters in the Strait of Johore. Initial results indicate more pollution in the eastern part of the Johore Strait.
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
18 Sep 2014
The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) is pleased to announce its collaboration with the US National Institutes of Health (NIH) in the Global Environmental and Occupational Health (GEOHealth) program. This call invites applications for parallel support from IDRC to GEOHealth Hub applicants.
University of Malaya
18 Sep 2014
The latest QS World University Rankings was released on 16th September 2014 which showed that Univesity of Malaya has moved up 16 positions from 167 in 2013 to 151 in 2014. This is the best UM has achieved since QS first published a ranking of the world’s universities.
University of Malaya
17 Sep 2014
A major success in developing new biomedical implants with the ability to accelerate bone healing has been reported by a group of scientists from the Department of Restorative Dentistry, University of Malaya. This stems from a project partly funded by HIR and also involves Mr. Alireza Yaghoubi, HIR Young Scientist.
The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus
17 Sep 2014
The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus (UNMC) launched the first working group amongst Malaysia’s higher education institutions which promotes gender equality recently.
Waseda University
17 Sep 2014
Opinion article by Associate Professor Tomu Otsuki of Waseda University on what needs to be done to support those with developmental disorders in the Japanese society.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
15 Sep 2014
A team from A*STAR’s Institute of Chemical and Engineering Sciences (ICES) and the National University Hospital (NUH) has discovered new ways to enhance the efficacy of drugs used to treat respiratory system infections and antibiotic-resistant superbugs.
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
11 Sep 2014
This breakthrough in quantum information processing was achieved using state-of-the-art diamond growth technology.
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
11 Sep 2014
Japanese researchers have achieved high accuracy in the measurement and analysis of nanosurface materials.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
11 Sep 2014
A*STAR’s Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology (SIMTech) has launched a Collaborative Industry Project (CIP) on Roll-to-Roll Manufacturing of Functional Film and Printed Electronics to help companies develop technological and production capabilities in this emerging sector.
University of Malaya
11 Sep 2014
Like a parent, HIR is justifiably proud of the achievements of its researchers, especially the young student scientists involved with cutting edge research working alongside academic icons and even Nobel Laureates.
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
11 Sep 2014
A powerful new antiseptic agent, called ozone nano-bubble water, holds promise for the treatment of periodontitis, or severe gum infections, according to research published in the journal Science and Technology of Advanced Materials.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
10 Sep 2014
An innovative algorithm exposes the energy pathways that cause super-repellent surfaces to stop working.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
10 Sep 2014
A separation method that isolates protein-protected gold clusters enables improved sensing of toxic mercury compounds and pesticides.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
10 Sep 2014
Human nasal epithelial cells, cultured on a microchip, react to air pollutants just like they would in the upper airway.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
10 Sep 2014
A tiny device produces oscillatory flows that enhance the mixing of viscous fluids for chemical reactions.
Institute of Transformative Bio-Molecules (WPI-ITbM), Nagoya University
08 Sep 2014
Thousands of potentially bioactive molecules can be made rapidly by mixing 20 or so building blocks together. Researchers at ETH-Zürich (Switzerland) and the Institute of Transformative Bio-Molecules (Japan) have developed a new technique to generate large libraries of novel organic molecules, a method that was inspired by Nature.
University of Malaya
05 Sep 2014
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak congratulated two Malaysian scientists for winning the prestigious ASEAN Science and Technology Awards in two separate categories in Indonesia on 26th August 2014.
Asia Research News
03 Sep 2014
3 Sept – These IID champions will develop and share teaching and learning packages featuring innovative and inclusive approaches to pressing social concerns such as sustainable livelihoods, food security, climate change, water and sanitation, and special education, among others.
IOP Publishing
02 Sep 2014
Some 40 scientists and technicians from around the world will descend on Jordan in November to take part in a simulated on-site inspection of a suspected nuclear test site on the banks of the Dead Sea.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
02 Sep 2014
In Hong Kong, over 3,600 tons of food is discarded every day, amounting to one-third of the city’s solid waste. Half of the unwanted food is in fact edible, a testimony to the seriousness of the issue of food waste.
Asia Research News
02 Sep 2014
Low-cost field detection system can detect malaria infection within minutes with just a drop of blood.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
01 Sep 2014
Further strengthening its collaboration with the Hong Kong Red Cross Blood Transfusion Service (BTS), Hospital Authority (HA), The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) School of Nursing has set up an on-campus blood donor centre, offering blood donation services to university students, staff, as well as the general public.
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
01 Sep 2014
Evidence collected from blowfly maggots could help in the investigation in murder cases.
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
01 Sep 2014
A new invention uses ionized gas in fluorescent light tubes to transmit Internet wireless frequency signals throughout a building with the aid of already existing electrical wiring.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
29 Aug 2014
The Polytechnic University of Hong Kong pledges to provide its expert service and care to 10 Project WeCan schools to assist underprivileged students when the new school year opens in September, 2014.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
27 Aug 2014
An investigation into switching characteristics provides new criteria for achieving faster switching of magnetic memories.