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The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
29 Nov 2013
The results indicated that completion of the HOPE-20 programme generated significant improvement in the children’s mastery of preschool concepts and language skills, reduced the children’s behaviour problems, lowered the stress of their parents, and fostered the parents’ sense of competence.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
29 Nov 2013
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) have jointly introduced a unique telestroke system to facilitate neurologist's distant assessment for thrombolysis during non-working hours.
Waseda University
29 Nov 2013
Tokyo, 29 Nov- Researchers at Waseda University in Japan have identified key information to help explain the formation of the “spindle apparatus”, a structure required for cell division. Their findings shed light on the mechanisms behind “self-organization” – an essential characteristic of biological structures.
Waseda University
27 Nov 2013
Professor Naitoh of Waseda University has discovered a new compressive combustion principle that can yield engines with the ultimate level of efficiency. With a thermal efficiency of 60% or more in applications including automobiles, power generation, and aircraft, will their low fuel consumption be superior to that of HV vehicles!?
Waseda University
26 Nov 2013
"Why do we need a new secrecy law now? What are the reasons to justify this legislation?" Prof. Asaho Mizushima of Waseda University explains more.
Waseda University
26 Nov 2013
Opinion article on Japan's labor deregulation in the new strategic economic zones by Prof. Yutaka Harada of Waseda University
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
26 Nov 2013
A Signing Ceremony was held on October 29 at University of Rennes 1(UR1). This Agreement is aimed to pursue collaboration on exchanging students and researchers.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
26 Nov 2013
Singapore, 26 Nov 2013 – A*STAR Institute of Microelectronics (IME), GLOBALFOUNDRIES Singapore Pte. Ltd., and Masdar Institute of Science and Technology (MI) will collaborate to develop and advance micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) technologies for automotive, aerospace, consumer, healthcare, industrial, and mobility applications.
Waseda University
25 Nov 2013
Tokyo, 25 Nov - Researchers at Waseda University in Japan have for the first time directly observed the “molecular motor”, called Xkid, that plays a critical role in facilitating the proper alignment of chromosomes during cell division. The study provides invaluable knowledge on the mechanisms of materials transport in biological systems.
Tokyo Institute of Technology
24 Nov 2013
(Tokyo, 25 November 2013) A new compound developed at Tokyo Tech shows highly unusual conducting properties that could be used in future electronic components.
Tokyo Institute of Technology
24 Nov 2013
(Tokyo, 25 November 2013) Topics include Origin of water on Mars inferred from hydrogen isotopic compositions of primitive martian meteorites; Chemical transformation of carbon dioxide; DNA-based maleimide compound enables titration of reactive cysteinyl thiols in proteins
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
22 Nov 2013
Singapore, 22 Nov 2013: A*STAR has launched the Industrial Additive Manufacturing (AM) Programme to develop a number of critical technologies to grow an internationally competitive AM industry in support of the manufacturing sector in Singapore, particularly the aerospace, automotive, oil & gas, marine and precision engineering industries.
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
20 Nov 2013
The intranasal spray was developed using local isolated bacterium that was found to provide better protection against infections by Mannheimia haemolytica bacterium than imported vaccines.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
20 Nov 2013
A narrow channel that acts as a polarization filter adds a new dimension to optical data transmission
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
20 Nov 2013
Understanding how hydration affects color-changing windows that optimize solar energy transmission can boost their efficiency and durability
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
20 Nov 2013
Specially designed nanostructured materials can increase the light-absorbing efficiency of solar cells
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
20 Nov 2013
A recently isolated bacterial strain converts waste from palm oil production into industrially useful lactic acid
Asia Research News
20 Nov 2013
New York/Manila, 18 Nov 2013—As the international community continues to transport and distribute aid to the victims of typhoon Haiyan under extremely challenging circumstances, the UNDP has pledged US$5 million to help kick start the removal of some of the millions of tonnes of debris left over from the storm.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
18 Nov 2013
A recently completed study by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University on school children found the air pollution level along the travelling routes from home to schools and particulate levels outside school both at a very high level, and most of the school children have lung function weaker than the predicted levels
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
18 Nov 2013
Singapore, 19 Nov: Singapore’s SIMTech, a research institute of the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), and the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland inked a MoU to promote R&D in technology innovation and new capabilities development for the Factories of the Future.
The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS)
18 Nov 2013
The Statement highlights the role that antimicrobial drugs play in today’s medical practices, as well as recent increases in the number of pathogens developing resistance to these drugs. To reduce the current major public health problem of antimicrobial resistance and avert a much worse crisis, IAP & IAMP propose a series of 10 recommendations.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
14 Nov 2013
Backed by strong support from the government and industry, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has garnered more momentum for the advancement of aviation services research in Hong Kong through its partnership with industry leader Boeing.
University of Toronto
14 Nov 2013
There are many stories of medicine and supplies not getting to those who need them, of bodies lying on the street days later. Why is it so difficult to deliver aid in this situation? Dr. Brian Schwartz of Emergency Preparedness for Public Health Ontario and professor at the University of Toronto's Dalla Lana School of Public Health explains
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
14 Nov 2013
Another innovative idea from the UNIST ‘Project M’ team was awarded the Gold Prize in the 2014 KEPCO Electricity Technology Idea Contest. This is an idea about developing a smartphone application that monitors the usage of household electricity and helps to save it.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
14 Nov 2013
On 12th November 2013, A*STAR officially launched the Technology Adoption Programme (TAP), its latest initiative to provide SMEs with greater accessibility to practical and affordable technology solutions to boost productivity
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
14 Nov 2013
On 12th of November, Singapore’s Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) and its industry partners have clinched one of the region’s most prestigious engineering honours, the ASEAN Outstanding Engineering Achievement Awards.
Asia Research News
14 Nov 2013
”If Malaysia is to join the top flight of international financial centres, it must leverage its status as an established Islamic finance hub. And it must address the challenges associated with the supply of high quality human capital.” - Opinion article from Prof. Christine Ennew
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
13 Nov 2013
NIMS researchers elucidated the relationship between the photocurrent and the peculiar changes in the absorption structure occurring in the vicinity of the molecular-electrode interface in dye-sensitized solar cells
University of the Philippines Diliman
12 Nov 2013
A method for the production of oral vaccine for fish has won the National Prize of the 2013 Ambassador Alfredo M. Yao Intellectual Property Awards (A.M.Y. IP Awards).
University of the Philippines Diliman
12 Nov 2013
Dr. Marco Nemesio E. Montaño, a professor at the UP-MSI, was recognized for his extensive work on seaweed and sea grass utilization, which has benefited not only the scientific community but also the seaweed industry.