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The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
27 Feb 2013
When a bubble of air rising through water hits a sheet of glass, it doesn’t simply stop — it squishes, rebounds, and rises again, before slowly moving to the barrier. An international research team with high-speed cameras reveal the complex physics at work as air meets water and glass.
Organization of Frontier Science and Innovation, Kanazawa University
25 Feb 2013
Kanazawa, Japan, 25 Feb - From uncovering maternal to paternal communications in mice; obesity-induced diabetes linked to enzyme deficiencies; ‘cool’ organic solar cell fabrication; links of asthma to gender and more in covered in the Kanazawa University Research Bulletin
Organization of Frontier Science and Innovation, Kanazawa University
25 Feb 2013
Kanazawa, Japan, 25 Feb - Researchers at Japan’s Kanazawa University have proven the existence of communicative signalling from female mice that induces male parental behaviour. The research was published in Nature and is described in the Feb issue of the Kanazawa University Research Bulletin
Tokyo Institute of Technology
25 Feb 2013
Tokyo, 25 Feb - Non-volatile bistable memory circuits being developed by Satoshi Sugahara and his team at Tokyo Tech pave the way for highly energy-efficient CMOS logic systems. The details are described in the Feb issue of Tokyo Institute of Technology Bulletin
Tokyo Institute of Technology
25 Feb 2013
Tokyo, 25 Feb - Helium crystallization under micro-gravity, highly energy-efficient CMOS logic systems, and ham radio for global communication: the Feb issue of the Tokyo Tech Bulletin contains the latest information about cutting edge research projects and related activities at Tokyo Tech.
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
22 Feb 2013
Universiti Teknologi MARA researchers outline a non-invasive method for detecting brain tumours by utilizing spectral texture features of the MRI images
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
22 Feb 2013
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) hosted an international symposium at the UNIST-OLYMPUS Biomedical Imaging Center (UOBC) on February 19, 2013 with over 100 participants including international scholars, medical professionals, business leaders, researchers and students.
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak
21 Feb 2013
KUCHING: The Association of Research and Development Movement of Singai Sarawak (Redeems) and University Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) will work together to conduct a comprehensive study and research on Mount Singai.
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
19 Feb 2013
Kuala Lumpur, 19 Feb - Weekly music therapy sessions can have a positive effect on behaviour in children with autism, reports a paper in Pertanika Journal. In a study of 41 children, improvements were seen particularly in inattentive behaviours over a ten month period.
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
19 Feb 2013
Shimla, India 19 Feb - Police personnel given stress management interventions respond better with a combination of physical and mental therapies. An Indian researcher has devised techniques based on Indian psychological models, which include yoga & meditation. The research is published in Pertanika Journal of Social Science & Humanities
Waseda University
18 Feb 2013
Opinion article by Assist. Prof. Maho Isono, a cultural anthropologist in medicine. "Medical personnel frequently have feelings and conflicts that are not expressed to their patients, while patients often experience confusion and hesitation that are not told to medical personnel."
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
18 Feb 2013
In Algeria, education of young researchers and graduate students is also important issue and the Ambassador particularly took a great deal of interest in our graduate school and internship programs with universities both in Japan and overseas.
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
18 Feb 2013
Prof. Pairash Thajchayapong, Chairman of the Executive Board of NANOTEC, accompanied by Prof. Sirirurg Songsivilai, Executive director of NANOTEC paid a visit to NIMS President Prof. USHIODA.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
15 Feb 2013
Singapore, 15 Feb 2013 - A*STAR’s Institute of Microelectronics (IME) and Stanford University will collaborate to advance innovations in nano-electromechanical systems (NEMS) switch technology for ultra low power digital systems.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
13 Feb 2013
Rethinking the process used to machine industrially important ceramics could reduce damaging cracks and chips
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
13 Feb 2013
A model that predicts real-world behaviors of insulator interfaces makes designing ‘nano-electronic’ materials significantly simpler
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
13 Feb 2013
A flexible design approach for nanosensors that overcomes practicality and reliability issues is now available
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
13 Feb 2013
Researchers from the Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), South Korea have pioneered a simple, but efficient and eco-friendly way to produce Edge-selectively functionalized graphene nanoplatelets (EFGnPs) by dry ball milling graphite in the presence of various gases.
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
12 Feb 2013
An innovative technique which pinpoints protein locations and helps researchers unravel the protein's functions has been developed by the researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), researchers who recently moved from MIT to the Ulsan National Institute of Science (UNIST) explain.
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
07 Feb 2013
Tsukuba, Japan 7 Feb - Researchers in Japan have developed a way to detect caesium contamination on a scale of millimetres enabling the detection of small areas of radioactive contamination. The research is published in Science and Technology of Advanced Materials today.
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
07 Feb 2013
Tsukuba, Japan 7 Feb - Researchers at Ruhr University have used self-assembling techniques to produce gold microwires that have suitable properties for micro-Velcro. The research is published today in Science and Technology of Advanced Materials.
Asia Research News
06 Feb 2013
Penang, Malaysia 6 Feb - A group of international scientists have sequenced the draft genome sequence of the rubber tree Hevea brasiliensis, the major commercial source of natural rubber. The manuscript describing the draft genome is published in BMC Genomics.
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
06 Feb 2013
Critical thinking skills have been identified as learning outcomes expected of students. Teaching towards developing thinking skills is quite recent, attempts are observed to find ways to infuse critical thinking into the tertiary curriculum. Assessment as learning promotes active thinking via self assessment and exchange of feedback among peers.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
02 Feb 2013
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University has designed a new aircraft lavatory called BrailleWise®, giving visially impaired people greater independence and comfort when using toilets on airplanes.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
31 Jan 2013
Safe and inexpensive iron catalysts provide a ‘greener’ alternative to typical pharmaceutical production methods
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
31 Jan 2013
New design guidelines from researchers in Singapore simplify the development of targeted therapies for muscular dystrophy and other diseases
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
31 Jan 2013
The ability to miniaturize photonics devices to sizes compatible with computer chips inches closer
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
31 Jan 2013
Generating and sustaining electrical currents with unique properties for information processing comes closer to reality after a successful theoretical demonstration
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
31 Jan 2013
Singapore, 31 Jan – A*STAR’s Institute of Microelectronics has signed an agreement to collaborate with Petroleum Geo-Services (OSE:PGS), to develop a high performance Micro-Electromechanical Systems (MEMS) based sensor for deep sea seismic oil and gas exploration.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
30 Jan 2013
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) today (30 January) conferred the honorary title of University Fellowship upon six outstanding individuals to pay tribute to their significant contributions to the University and the community.