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RIKEN
05 Aug 2011
High-speed laser measurements reveal new insights into rearrangements of light-driven chemical structures with implications for solar-energy conversion and opto-electric devices
RIKEN
05 Aug 2011
Differences in the chemical modification of DNA within neurons from different individuals may hint at new ways of understanding the roots of mental illness
RIKEN
05 Aug 2011
Researchers at the RIKEN Center for Genomic Medicine (CGM), together with colleagues at Kyoto University, Tsukuba University, Harvard University, and other medical institutions have identified three new loci associated with susceptibility to adult asthma in the Japanese population.
RIKEN
05 Aug 2011
A variant of a newly identified gene is linked to increased risk of developing osteoporosis in Japanese individuals
RIKEN
05 Aug 2011
Noise reduction in advanced computing circuits comes a step closer thanks to measurements of the noise spectrum affecting superconducting circuits
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
05 Aug 2011
What is the legal basis for the Law of the Sea Convention 1982 in building the universal law of the sea? And can the State-Parties Consensus Decision-Making’ be a new law-making technique for the law of the sea? Certainly sea thugs will not like these questions.
Nature Publishing Group
03 Aug 2011
Summaries of newsworthy papers: Planetary science: Moon meets moon; Evolution: Early humans out of the woods; Neuroscience: How vampire bats ‘see’ blood; Climate science: CO2 counters warming in grassland productivity and more
Nature Publishing Group
03 Aug 2011
Summary of news: White matter cells linked to depression
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
03 Aug 2011
Research shows chronic exposure to low-dose methyl-mercury, an environmental contaminant commonly found in seafood, may increase the risk of developing neurodegenerative disease.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
03 Aug 2011
O-breath is a wearable photonic strain sensing system comprising a textile belt integrated with polymeric optical fibre sensors, and is designed to detect repeated large deformations.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
03 Aug 2011
The novel Retinal imaging System performs computer-aided, non-intrusive diabetic retinopathy (DR) screening and monitoring and affords privacy protection.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
03 Aug 2011
Study shows communication and relationships building with patients help nurses to save time
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
03 Aug 2011
Hand robot training device works to recover the hand functions of stroke patients
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
03 Aug 2011
Study finds firms with female board participation have significantly higher earnings quality
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
03 Aug 2011
Intelligent building technology reduces energy consumptions in central air-conditioning systems.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
03 Aug 2011
The concerted efforts of researchers from both PolyU and Peking University’s Shenzhen Graduate School have led to the first total synthesis of a natural marine product as a promising anti-cancer agent.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
03 Aug 2011
New device to detect bacteria and virus in 30 minutes in situ
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
03 Aug 2011
In collaboration with Hong Kong Aero Engine Services Ltd (HAESL), engineers from PolyU’s Industrial Centre (IC) have achieved a breakthrough in aero engine maintenance.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
03 Aug 2011
Two PolyU scientists in the modelling and characterization of nano-surface generation in ultra-precision machining have been recognized with a Natural Science Award (Second Class)
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
03 Aug 2011
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with German industry giant E-T-A Elektrotechnische Apparate GmbH (E-T-A) to further develop the Self-Sustainable Magnetoelectric Smart Sensor Technology invented by PolyU researchers for commercial use.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
03 Aug 2011
More than 300 local and international health care professionals and scholars are gathering in Hong Kong from 25 to 29 July 2011 to attend the 16th Biennial School Nurses International (SNI) Conference 2011 hosted by the School of Nursing of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU).
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
03 Aug 2011
Organized by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and co-organized by Zhejiang University and National Taiwan University, the 5th Cross-strait Conference on Structural and Geotechnical Engineering was being held on the university campus from 13 to 15 July, drawing around 200 participants.
Nature Publishing Group
02 Aug 2011
Summaries of newsworthy papers: Silver hake fish follow the Gulf Stream; Grainy superconductivity; Selecting the best sounding mate
RIKEN
02 Aug 2011
New robot boasts the latest in sensor technology, promises a brighter future for Japan’s elderly population
Nature Publishing Group
31 Jul 2011
Summaries of newsworthy papers: Medicine: Making clinical diagnoses affordable; Geoscience: Nitrogen and climate; Genetics: Variants associated with asthma; Geoscience: Carbon emissions from hydroelectric reservoirs; Nature: Attractive improvements in data recording; Immunology: Tolerance inducer; Chemical Biology: Mussels stick to it
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
29 Jul 2011
Scientists and peasants combine traditional farming techniques and cutting-edge research to grow food sustainably in the high Andes, where the ecology is rapidly changing.
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
29 Jul 2011
CCW’s Adaptation H2O Graduate Research Awards aim to build research capacity by providing funding to graduate students working on subjects related to climate change and water. Its deadline is Thursday, September 1, 2011 (before 4:00 p.m. Ottawa time)
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
29 Jul 2011
Program Leader - Think Tank Initiative Position #: 838 Location: Ottawa, Canada Salary Range (CAD): $100,135 - $125,169 Duration: Term until June 30, 2015 - Strong Possibility of Extension Closing Date: 14/08/11
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
29 Jul 2011
Position #: 835 Location: Ottawa, Canada Salary Range (CAD): $63,240 - $76,193 Duration: Indeterminate Closing Date: 02/08/11
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
29 Jul 2011
Program Management Officer - Supporting Inclusive Growth Position #: 292 Location: Ottawa, Canada Salary Range (CAD): $63,240 - $76,193 Duration: Term - 3 Years Closing Date: 14/08/11