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Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
09 May 2017
A computer model that can ‘learn’ like a human brain could help water resource managers reduce damage in cases of extreme flooding.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
09 May 2017
Harnessing the potential of big data to improve the security of Internet of Things devices.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
09 May 2017
Study into spirals of magnetic spin showcases potential of layered materials for future data storage.
Tohoku University
09 May 2017
Diseased rice seeds treated with atmospheric plasma show significant improvement and growth, offering a potential tool to protect rice crops from fungus and blight.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
08 May 2017
The Department of Mechanical Engineering of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has developed a novel bio-inspired nonlinear anti-vibration system that can significantly reduce vibration in various mechanic systems.
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
08 May 2017
The work of a small group specializing in demystifying proteins is having far-reaching effects.
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
08 May 2017
A new method for shaping the waveform generated by multi-antenna radar systems is inexpensive and practical.
Tohoku University
08 May 2017
The Tohoku University research group of Professor Keiichi Edamatsu and Postdoctoral fellow Naofumi Abe has demonstrated dynamically and statically unpolarized single-photon generation using diamond.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
08 May 2017
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) co-hosted a United Nations-supported international conference recently on the challenges and opportunities of ocean and coastal sustainable development under the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDG) Agenda.
Nagoya University
08 May 2017
A Nagoya University-led research team mimics the rich color of bird plumage and demonstrates new ways to control how light interacts with materials.
Asia Research News
08 May 2017
Exploiting the Potential of Technology towards Greater Public Service Delivery
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
05 May 2017
World-renowned innovators from higher education, government and business sectors will gather in an international summit in Hong Kong this summer to explore how to enhance universities’ impacts through innovative research and teaching for the benefit of the society and mankind.
University of Malaya
04 May 2017
Members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) welcome initiatives The ‘One Belt, One Road (OBOR)’ and ASEAN Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). However, there are some reservations and concerns to these initiatives.
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
04 May 2017
A research team, led by South Korea's Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) has proposed the possibility of in situ human health monitoring simply by wearing a contact lens with built-in wireless smart sensors.
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
04 May 2017
A research team, led by South Korea's Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) has engineered a self-sustaining sensor platform to continuously monitor the surrounding environment without having an external power source.
Asia Research News
04 May 2017
The search is on for 10 innovators under the age of 35 who will be presenting their groundbreaking work at EmTech Asia 2018.
Qatar University
03 May 2017
Qatar University College of Engineering (QU-CENG) recently hosted “Everyday Heroes” event to commemorate the World Autism Awareness Month.
Qatar University
03 May 2017
Neural stem cell therapies could eventually play a role in treating spinal cord injuries.
The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus
03 May 2017
A multilevel modulation format developed by University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus researchers shows clear advantage in achieving longer fibre-transmission distances.
Nagoya University
03 May 2017
Cyanine dyes could improve the efficiency of using molecular probes to identify, for example, the presence of a virus or a tumour receptor.
Singapore Management University
03 May 2017
Sensors are being used to increase the safety of seniors living independently in their own homes.
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)
02 May 2017
Researchers in Korea have developed a novel diagnostic strip for gout patients using a single teardrop.
University of Malaya
02 May 2017
The University of Malaya worked with the Malacca Portuguese-Eurasian Association to produce a book to learn Malacca Portuguese, an endangered language in Malaysia. This is part of the ongoing efforts to revitalise this endangered language.
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)
02 May 2017
The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)'s nanosatellite was successfully launched on an Atlas V booster aboard the NASA CRS-7 Mission on April 18 at the Kennedy Space Center.
Hokkaido University
02 May 2017
A new method combining tumor suppressor protein p53 and biomineralization peptide BMPep successfully created hexagonal silver nanoplates, suggesting an efficient strategy for controlling the nanostructure of inorganic materials.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
01 May 2017
A new biological sensor can detect glucose levels in saliva more accurately and cost-efficiently than the conventional blood test.
Asia Research News
01 May 2017
Rohingya refugees living in a camp in Bangladesh have developed a multi-dimensional social fabric that is more complex than the common refugee narratives depicted in some reports.
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
01 May 2017
A rechargeable power source printed onto normal paper using a standard inkjet printer could pave a new way for a wide range of ‘smart’ objects.
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
01 May 2017
Careful marine management and stricter fishing laws could enable Saudi Arabia’s coral reefs to thrive.