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National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
23 Sep 2011
Tohoku University, Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) and Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) announced on August 22, 2011 that Kenichi Uchida, a PhD student, and Professor Eiji Saitoh of Tohoku University and their colleagues have succeeded in injecting spin current into a magnetic material by acoustic wave spin pumping.
Nature Publishing Group
23 Sep 2011
Latest release from Nature's Scientific Reports DOI: 10.1038/srep00098
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
22 Sep 2011
The latest issue of JTAS unravels how biomarkers could help identify vulnerable species of shallow water fish (grouper), how semen qaulity can be improved during storage at low temperatures and explains why knowing the composition of a chicken carcass may be of use.
RIKEN
22 Sep 2011
Researchers at the RIKEN Advanced Science Institute (ASI) has shed light on a class of heterometallic molecular structures whose features point the way to breakthroughs in the development of lightweight fuel cell technology. The structures contain a combination of rare-earth and d-transition metals ideally suited to the compact storage of hydrogen.
Nature Publishing Group
22 Sep 2011
This latest release covers topics ranging from neuroscience and ageing to quantum physics and biology
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
21 Sep 2011
Water is scarce for residents on the edge of South Asia’s expanding cities. Four research teams across the subcontinent are working with communities to secure their access to this vital resource. By Jonah Engle
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
21 Sep 2011
SIMTech Microfluidics Foundry, a successful outcome of a collaboration with CSEM, Centre Suisse d’Electronique et de Microtechnique SA, is a milestone for Singapore and the industry.
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
21 Sep 2011
In July 2011, the Philippines Department of Agriculture’s Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources celebrated the 25th anniversary of its first success at milkfish (bangus) spawning in captivity. During the celebrations the IDRC's Wilfredo Reyes accepted a Plaque of Recognition for our contributions to the country’s milkfish breeding program.
Nature Publishing Group
20 Sep 2011
Operation of the first ever airborne matter wave sensor in both 1-g and 0-g gravitational conditions
Nature Publishing Group
20 Sep 2011
Also in this press release: two populations in the US tend to outlive their often richer neighbours, read on to find out why.
Nature Publishing Group
20 Sep 2011
Also in this issue: plant microRNAs (miRNAs) contained in food can enter mammalian blood and tissues where they can then regulate the host’s genes
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
20 Sep 2011
The Photovoltaic Materials Unit of the National Institute for Materials Science set a new world record for the highest conversion efficiency in dye-sensitized solar cell under the Research Topic “Device Physics of Dye-sensitized Solar Cells”.
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
20 Sep 2011
High expectations for electric vehicles and energy storage
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
20 Sep 2011
Road to Compact, High Field NMR Using Oxide High Temperature Superconducting Materials
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
20 Sep 2011
An Important Contribution to Securing the Safety of Jet Engines and Gas Turbines for Power Generation
Waseda University
20 Sep 2011
Psychological Changes from the Viewpoint of Stock Prices and Housing Prices. By: Yuichiro Kawaguchi, Professor at the Faculty of Commerce, Waseda University
RIKEN
19 Sep 2011
A gene regulatory factor promotes long-term protection against infectious threats by effecting the maturation of a variety of immune cells
RIKEN
19 Sep 2011
Molecule-based memory devices edge closer with the development of supramolecular structures that act as tiny magnets
Nature Publishing Group
19 Sep 2011
Summaries of newsworthy papers: Imaging tumours at the operating table, mass extinctions, Laser-driven gamma-rays and more.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
16 Sep 2011
New ceramic chip antennas offer better performance and reliability for wireless applications using unlicensed spectrum
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
16 Sep 2011
A model that relates multi-level organization and mechanical properties of biomaterials could guide the design of artificial composites
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
16 Sep 2011
Reverse engineering materials with a rapid, non-destructive laser-based technique can aid the fight against counterfeits.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
16 Sep 2011
A*STAR Institute of Microelectronics (IME) and the University of Washington announce that they will join forces to provide shared Silicon Photonic processes as part of the Optoelectronics Systems Integration in Silicon programme (OpSIS).
Asia Research News
15 Sep 2011
Submissions for the March 2012 issue of Asia Research News are now being considered.
Nature Publishing Group
15 Sep 2011
Summaries of newsworthy papers: Sagittarius impact on Milky Way morphology; Yeast, but not as we know it; Root of the forest biodiversity problem; Linking mantle plumes with environmental catastrophes; Delving into Delta Scuti stars and more
Toyohashi University of Technology
14 Sep 2011
On August 27, Professor Ichiro Mori, the Department of Machinery and Engineering, was elected as a Fellow of CIRP at the General Assembly held in Budapest, Hungary.
Asia Research News
14 Sep 2011
Research highlight from MANA, the International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics at NIMS, Tsukuba, Japan.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
14 Sep 2011
Science System Corporation Shion Inc. has developed wet combustion technology to convert waste organic materials, particularly rice husks, to hydrogen and other value-added materials using water in a novel hexagonal batch reactor.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
14 Sep 2011
New tool to use advanced transactional data analysis and digital forensics to provide an extra layer of security for online transactions
Toyohashi University of Technology
13 Sep 2011
From magnetic sensors for medical diagnostics to body clocks to robots pouring molten metals to lipids for modeling cell structures the September issue of the Toyohashi Tech e-Newsletter describes a diverse range of research projects.