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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.
Tokyo Institute of Technology
30 Jan 2013
(Tokyo, 30 January 2013) Researchers at Tokyo Institute of Technology have produced a new form of photoactive micelles with potential applications in photofunctional dyes and sensors. The research was published in Angewandte Chemie recently.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
29 Jan 2013
Singapore, 29 Jan 2013- A*STAR’s Institute of Microelectronics (IME) and Physical Logic Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Physical Logic AG, have extended their collaboration in micro-electro-mechanical-systems (MEMS) sensor accelerometer research and development.
The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS)
25 Jan 2013
TWAS, the academy of sciences for the developing World, is seeking
nominations for the following prizes:
1) the TWAS 2013 Prizes
2) the TWAS-Celso Furtado 2013 Prize in Social Sciences
The deadline for receiving nominations is 28 February 2013.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
25 Jan 2013
Chinese and Dutch scientists have developed a special surface modified cotton fabric that absorbs water from misty air for up to 340% of its own weight. The cotton then releases the collected water as temperature rises, a potential solution to provide water to the desert regions, for example for agricultural purposes.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
25 Jan 2013
On 22nd of January, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) signed an agreement with the Australian Mathematics Trust (AMT) to launch the "Mathematics Challenge for Young Australians" (MCYA) in Hong Kong.
Nature Publishing Group
24 Jan 2013
Influenza scientists this week announce their intention to resume research into H5N1 avian influenza virus transmission in countries in which governments and institutions have given approval and in which appropriate biosafety and biosecurity conditions have been met. The announcement is published jointly in the journals Nature and Science.
The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS)
24 Jan 2013
The topic of the 4th regional workshop of the CATALYST Project taking place at the UN Conference Centre, Bangkok, Thailand, 23-25 January 2013, is capacity development for disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation in South and Southeast Asia.
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
23 Jan 2013
Kuala Lumpur, 23 Jan - Malaysian researchers have revealed the presence of multidrug-resistant strains of Listeria monocytogenes in frozen burger patties taken from supermarkets and other retail shops in Malaysia. The research was published in Pertanika Journal of Tropical Agricultural Science.
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
23 Jan 2013
Funded by the International Development Research Centre, their goal is to understand how dengue is transmitted in the city, focusing on — health, the environment and climate, human behaviour, and urban planning, among others. This knowledge is critical for preventing the spread of the mosquito vector and controlling the virus.
Okayama University
22 Jan 2013
A Japanese team led by Kazuhiro Sato of Okayama University participates in the International Barley Sequencing Consortium (IBSC) to produce a high resolution assembly of the majority of barley genes.
Okayama University
22 Jan 2013
(Okayama, Japan, 22 Jan) Pioneering research from Okayama University on surgical treatment of congenital heart disease & inflammation & diabetic nephropathy, to plant activators to protect crops, DNA sequencing of barley & piezoelectric actuator for cryogenic temperature
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
16 Jan 2013
The Troels H. Povlsen Care Apparel Centre (CAC) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)'s Institute of Textiles and Clothing has specially designed 100% cotton undergarments for the elderly and donated to three care homes of Helping Hand recently, at a total value of HK$120,000.
Waseda University
16 Jan 2013
The Implications of the LDP’s Landslide Victory and the Proliferation of Small Parties - Opinion article by Prof. Masanobu Ido, Professor, Faculty of Education and Integrated Arts and Sciences, Waseda University
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
16 Jan 2013
Writers, publishers, teachers and parents need to closely scrutinise gender construction in children’s literature so that young children are presented with stories that promote equality and respect for both sexes according to Ramesh Nair from University Teknologi MARA
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
15 Jan 2013
World’s First Successful Power Switch Using a Diamond Semiconductor. In the future, this technology may contribute to a new energy strategy in Japan through offshore wind energy, efficient power transmission across the Japanese archipelago, and more.
Waseda University
15 Jan 2013
Professor Oka and his research team at Waseda University have succeeded in developing the world's first conceptual nuclear reactor design of high plutonium breeding by light water cooling.
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
09 Jan 2013
Korean researchers believe that the 'DJ-1 protein' can be used to promote the formation of new bone tissue in patients suffering from osteoporosis by improving communication between bone making cells (osteoblasts) and blood vessel (endothelial) cells. The research was published in Nature Communications.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
09 Jan 2013
The research results of a PolyU team have shed new light on buyer-supplier relationship (BSR) in container terminal operations. The findings, highlighting supplier commitment in BSR, were released through the International Journal of Shipping and Transport Logistics (IJSTL).
08 Jan 2013
(Aichi, Japan, 8 January, 2013) – Aisin Seki Co., Ltd welcomes visitors to experience its latest innovative ITS technology on exhibition at North American International Auto Show, Detroit, 14–27 January 2013.
Asia Research News
08 Jan 2013
Shenzhen, China 8 Jan - Chinese researchers have solved the mystery of the function of sheaths in flowering orchids. In a paper published in PLOS ONE, the team led by Zhong-Jian Liu at the Orchid Conservation & Research Center of Shenzhen and Laiqiang Huang at Tsinghua University found the perch to be essential to orchid reproduction.
Organization of Frontier Science and Innovation, Kanazawa University
04 Jan 2013
(Kanazawa, Japan, 4 January 2013) High-speed atomic force microscopy (HS-AFM) is providing the means to produce dramatic footage of moving biomolecules, and scientists at Kanazawa University leading the field.
Organization of Frontier Science and Innovation, Kanazawa University
04 Jan 2013
(Kanazawa, Japan, 4 Jan) From atomic force microscopy for moving biomolecules; to the motion of titanium in the mantle; atomically controlled diamond surfaces for next-generation high-power electronics and more— Kanazawa University Research Bulletin an overview of their research.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
03 Jan 2013
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and Sun Yat-sen University (SYSU) School of Software have recently launched the PolyU-SYSU Networked Lab on Creative Applications to facilitate academic, education and research collaborations.