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Epidermal growth simulations
Hokkaido University
24 Jan 2019
Scientists have successfully constructed a three-dimensional human epidermis based on predictions made by their mathematical model of epidermal homeostasis, providing a new tool for basic research and drug development.
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National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
23 Jan 2019
Two teams investigate how to improve fabrication methods of transistor-based biosensors.
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
23 Jan 2019
Puri-Medi, a tech start-up by students at Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), has announced that their AI-based industrial safety management system has been selected for the TRC (Technology Revolution Together) project in Silicon Valley.
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
23 Jan 2019
Recent work by Professor Eunmi Choi at South Korea's Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) has been honored with ‘2018 National Top 12 R&D Performance’.
Distinguished Professor Kwang S. Kim and Dr. Atanu Jana
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
23 Jan 2019
Researchers in South Korea have presented an easy, facile, and cost-effective synthetic method, capable of stabilizing perovskites without addition of foreign coating materials in aqueous media.
Professor Du-Seock Kang and Professor PannGhill Suh
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
23 Jan 2019
A team of researchers has discovered a key protein that serves as the basic element for the development of intracellular structure of nerve cells.
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
23 Jan 2019
A student, affiliated with South Korea's Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) has been named a winner of the 2018 prestigious “Red Dot Award” for design concept.
DIWATA2-Photo 1
Hokkaido University
23 Jan 2019
Philippine microsatellite DIWATA-2 has successfully captured initial images. Launched last autumn, it is the second microsatellite designed and developed under a collaborative project between Hokkaido University, Tohoku University, the Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI), and the University of the Philippines-Diliman (UPD)
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
22 Jan 2019
South Korea's Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) held an open studio event, showcasing the final products of Science-Art Residency Project, carried out by Science Walden that conducts fusion research for a new ecosystem, including circulation.
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
22 Jan 2019
South Korea's Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) has earned AACSB International Accreditation for business programs at all study levels (B.A., M.A. and Ph.D).
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
22 Jan 2019
Jun Ho Lee, a doctroral student in Life Sciences at South Korea's Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), named a recipient of 2018 Life Science Awards.
Professor Changduk Yang and Professor Hyesung
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
22 Jan 2019
A new type of organic solar cells with high flexibility can withstand up to 100 continual bending/unbending cycles.
Faculty and student in lab
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
22 Jan 2019
A combined treatment may help tackle the rise of E. coli PI-7 in Saudi Arabia’s wastewater systems.
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22 Jan 2019
The lowest price. EduTECH Asia 2019 tickets are now on sale for just S$405 each.
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IOP Publishing
21 Jan 2019
Chinese researchers weave thin carbon layers into a colourful and highly responsive detector that can sense strain in a way similar to human skin.
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Institute of Transformative Bio-Molecules (WPI-ITbM), Nagoya University
21 Jan 2019
Flowering plant parents cooperate to guide proper development of offspring; insight that could lead to new hybrid plants.
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
21 Jan 2019
Two students, affiliated with South Korea's Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) have been honored with the 2018 Talent Award of Korea.
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
21 Jan 2019
South Korea's Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), in terms of citations, has been ranked 1st in South Korea and 48th in the world.
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
21 Jan 2019
Building on the success of existing partnerships, South Korea's Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) signed an MoU with Churchill College to pledge mutual support for one another in the pursuit of academic excellence.
Professor Guntae Kim and his research team
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
21 Jan 2019
A team of researchers has developed a system that produces electricity and hydrogen (H2) while eliminating carbon dioxide (CO2).
Professor Tae Joo Park and his research team
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
21 Jan 2019
Articular cartilages, once injured, cannot regrow or heal on their own. By understanding the mechanisms of how frog embryos develop to form facial cartilages, researchers have identified a novel potential therapeutic target that could pave the way for regenerative treatments for arthritis in humans.
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Wildlife Conservation Society
18 Jan 2019
Conservationists look at five human socioeconomic scenarios to better understand fate of endangered big cat.
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Universiti Malaysia Sarawak
18 Jan 2019
Simulations reveal that green walls filled with coconut peat could absorb storm water running off buildings, mitigating flash floods.
Professor Kwang-jin Ahn and his research team
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
18 Jan 2019
The primary component of natural gas, methane, is itself a potent greenhouse gas. A recent study, affiliated with South Korea's Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) has unveiled a high performance catalyst for methane conversion to formaldehyde.
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Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
18 Jan 2019
An international team of researchers has identified a novel route that regulates the signaling pathways induced by extracellular matrix (ECM). This may serve as a new diagnostic marker and therapeutic target in the fight against chronic liver diseases.
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Zelinsky Institute of Organic Chemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences
18 Jan 2019
A safe and sustainable chemical reagent could aid cost-efficient development of new materials and medicines.
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
18 Jan 2019
Seven faculty members of South Korea's Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) have distinguished themselves with inclusion in the Global Highly Cited Researchers 2018 List.
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
18 Jan 2019
South Korea's Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) signed an industry-academia cooperation agreement with Daewoong Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. for AI-based new drug development.
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Asia Research News
18 Jan 2019
Computer climate models suggest that human activities increased the risk of high May temperatures and early onset of summer by two to three times.
Ficus deltoidea
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
17 Jan 2019
The mistletoe fig reduces toxic oxidative stress in diabetic rat brains, while also keeping the cortex wrinkly and improving cognition.