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Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
04 Jul 2013
A report on the tensile and tearing strength of natural rubber latex (NRL) high strength coated fabrics.
Nature Publishing Group
03 Jul 2013
Two notable press releases from Japan and China in Nature this week on a functional liver from stem cells and the threat posed by H7N9 virus
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
03 Jul 2013
PolyU has jointly launched the International Research Centre for Communication in Healthcare (ICCH) with the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) on 24 June at the Second Symposium on Healthcare Communication in Hong Kong, which is also hosted by PolyU.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
03 Jul 2013
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has won a total of 10 prizes for its multi-faceted innovations presented at the 41st International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva. Not only have these breakthroughs brought glory to Hong Kong, but also extended the frontiers of knowledge and enhanced the well-being of our society on different fronts.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
03 Jul 2013
A mathematical model that predicts the electromagnetic radiation produced by circuit boards could help to improve designs and lower costs
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
03 Jul 2013
An approach that directly inserts proteins into polymer-based cell membranes improves drug-screening platforms
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
03 Jul 2013
The A*STAR Institute of Microelectronics and Japan’s Shikino High-Tech Co., Ltd have united to develop improved technologies for motion sensing
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
02 Jul 2013
A MANA research team has developed a new nanofiber mesh which is capable of simultaneously realizing thermotherapy (hyperthermia) and chemotherapy (treatment with anticancer drugs) of tumors. They succeeded in efficiently inducing natural death (apoptosis) of epithelial cancer cells.
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
02 Jul 2013
Korean researchers from Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) have developed a novel bio-inspired composite electrocatalyst which outperforms platinum, in terms of cost, production simplicity and has a longer cycle life reaching above 1000 cycles.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
28 Jun 2013
Hong Kong, 28 June 2013 - PolyU Innovation and Entrepreneurship Global Student Challenge (GSC) 2013 was awarded last night with the Gold Award of the University Division to University of Dhaka, Bangladesh and the Secondary School Division to Hankuk Academy of Foreign Studies of South Korea.
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
27 Jun 2013
Biomaterials are increasingly replacing human organs and tissues and silver is added to reduce the adhesion of bacteria to biomaterials and prevent infections. However, a recent study by researchers in Portugal suggests that – in one material – increasing levels of silver may indirectly promote bacterial adhesion.
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
27 Jun 2013
Ulsan, South Korea, June 27, 2013 – A research team at Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) have found a new physical organogel electrolyte with two unique characteristics: an irreversible thermal gelation and a high value of the Li+ transference number.
Toyohashi University of Technology
26 Jun 2013
(Toyohashi, 26 June 2013) Toyohashi Tech researchers fabricate powerful red light-emitting diodes by codoping GaN with Eu and Mg. The details are described in the June 2013 issue of Toyohashi Tech e-Newslette
Toyohashi University of Technology
26 Jun 2013
(Toyohashi, 26 June 2013) Growing plants in factories: the June 2013 issue the Toyohashi Tech e-Newsletter contains the latest research-news and views from one of Japan's most innovative and dynamic science and technology-based academic institutes.
Organization of Frontier Science and Innovation, Kanazawa University
25 Jun 2013
(Kanazawa, Japan, 25 June 2013) One of Kanazawa University’s leading professors has spent the last 15 years investigating the role of orexin neuropeptides in the brain. Takeshi Sakurai’s work is furthering understanding of sleep and wakeful states and leading to the development of new therapies for insomnia and narcolepsy.
Organization of Frontier Science and Innovation, Kanazawa University
25 Jun 2013
(Kanazawa, Japan, 25 June 2013) Researchers at Kanazawa University Graduate School of Medical Science in Japan have determined how APOBEC proteins mediate hypermutations that inhibit viral replication. They also identify the host factor protein UNG that can repair these mutations.
Organization of Frontier Science and Innovation, Kanazawa University
25 Jun 2013
(Kanazawa, Japan, 25 June 2013) A new chemical process developed by researchers at Kanazawa University provides an efficient way of synthesizing diverse organic compounds. Such an efficient, flexible route to these useful compounds could greatly benefit pharmaceuticals and other industries.
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
24 Jun 2013
This paper focuses on the spatial-temporal dynamics of the micro climate conditions in canopy gaps in forests.
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
24 Jun 2013
This study investigates the effects of sunlight exposure on Rizophora dye solution
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
24 Jun 2013
Singapore, 24 June 2013 - A*STAR Institute of Microelectronics and Leading Semiconductor Partners combine research and market expertise to address industry challenges
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
22 Jun 2013
A research team headed by Dr. Takashi Nakanishi, a Principal Researcher of the NIMS Organic Materials Group, Polymer Materials Unit, developed a full-colour tunable luminescent liquid material with excellent light stability based on an anthracene molecule, which is a general organic fluorescent dye.
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
22 Jun 2013
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) and ELS Educational Services, a worldwide institution specializing in the teaching of English, has signed a pact for the language at the UPM campus.
Waseda University
22 Jun 2013
Opinion article by Jinshi Fujii of Waseda University – “How far can these ties be restored given the current state of Japanese cinema, which has become about as individualist and fragmented as it can get?”
Institute of Chemical and Engineering Sciences
19 Jun 2013
Singapore, 20 June 2013 –Pfizer Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd, Glaxo Wellcome Manufacturing Pte. Ltd. and Siemens Pte. Ltd, have signed on as founding members of a new A*STAR R&D Consortium Programme - Innovative Processing of Specialties and Pharmaceuticals (iPSP).
Okayama University
19 Jun 2013
(Okayama, Japan, 19 June 2013) Professor Hisao Moriya and colleagues at Okayama University used their ‘tug of war method to measure the copy number limits of all protein-coding genes in yeast—the first time ever for any organisms.
Okayama University
19 Jun 2013
(Okayama, Japan, 19 June 2013) Japan's ancient 'Kofun' burial mounds: Fusion of traditional archaeology with cutting edge information technology to uncover the mysteries of ancient civilizations.
Okayama University
19 Jun 2013
(Okayama, Japan, 19 June) - Highlights include IT-based insights into the mysteries of Japan's ancient 'Kofun' burial mounds; pioneering research on the Standard Model Higgs boson; synthesis of silafluorenes; vesicular neurotransmitter transporters and clean biochemistry; and IP on the synthesis of graphene oxide and nanocomposite applications.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
19 Jun 2013
Converting bioethanol into hydrogen for fuel cells becomes significantly simpler with innovative metal catalysts
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
19 Jun 2013
Insights into self-assembled, multicomponent nanostructures on nanowires provide an innovative fabrication approach for high-performance devices
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
19 Jun 2013
Magnetic materials that change their properties when heated could pack more data on to hard drives