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Nature Publishing Group
14 Oct 2015
The discovery in Spain of a 125-million-year-old fossil of a previously unknown extinct mammal with exceptionally well-preserved skin and fur is reported in a paper published in this week’s Nature.
Nature Publishing Group
14 Oct 2015
The discovery of 47 human teeth from a cave in southern China indicates that anatomically modern humans were present in the region at least 80,000 years ago. The findings, reported in Nature this week, add to the understanding of the emergence of modern humans in southern Asia.
Tohoku University
14 Oct 2015
A research group in Japan has successfully constructed a Japanese population reference panel, from the genome information of 1,070 individuals. They have produced a basic analysis tool for the large-scale identification and study of the genes related to the physical constitution and diseases that are peculiar to the Japanese.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
13 Oct 2015
A green farming system that integrates the advantages of traditional soil based farming and modern hydroponic culture
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
13 Oct 2015
An automatic real-time monitoring system that can effectively assess and analyse the micro-environment in construction sites
Asia Research News
13 Oct 2015
Six organizations including Japan's National Institute for Materials Science, Kyocera, Osaka University, NEC, Sumitomo Seika and NanoWorld jointly launched the Membrane-type Surface stress Sensor (MSS) Alliance, aiming to establish basic elements of MSS technology towards practical use.
Asia Research News
13 Oct 2015
Study suggests dengue can persist year-round in China, increasing the risk of more frequent and severe outbreaks
Zelinsky Institute of Organic Chemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences
12 Oct 2015
Researchers in Russia compared three different drug delivery models based on ionic liquids. They developed a powerful API-IL concept to access structural diversity and dual-action pharmaceuticals. The study introduces new possibilities for drug delivery using ionic and covalent molecular level forces.
Asia Research News
12 Oct 2015
Scientists in Korea have developed wearable, graphene-coated fabrics that can detect dangerous gases present in the air, alerting the wearer by turning on an LED light.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
09 Oct 2015
Researchers in Singapore have developed the first animal-free screening platforms capable of predicting the toxic effects of compounds on the human kidney accurately.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
09 Oct 2015
Researchers in Singapore, for the first time, have recreated two key processes essential for fetal formation in vitro. The team has not only controlled the differentiation of stem cells into other cell types, but they have also demonstrated the successful migration of these transformed cells.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
09 Oct 2015
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University joined hands with eleven renowned universities around the globe to form a University Social Responsibility Network to spearhead USR with impact to make the world a better place.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
08 Oct 2015
New programme allows local firms to acquire productivity know-how in order to be manpower-lean and drive business growth.
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
08 Oct 2015
Agricultural Sciences of Universiti Putra Malaysia has surged ninth placing, improving its position to 45 in the world’s subject rankings, in the latest Best Global Universities Ranking by U.S.News & World Report released on October 6.
Tohoku University
07 Oct 2015
A new strategy to open a practical use of intermediate temperature solid oxide fuel cells.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
07 Oct 2015
Discovery paves the way for treatments targeted at regaining skin youthfulness and elasticity.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
07 Oct 2015
Tellurium electrodes have higher energy densities and may be charged and discharged faster than conventional electrode materials.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
07 Oct 2015
A computer algorithm that copies the navigation functionality of humans and animals helps robots navigate unfamiliar spaces.
IOP Publishing
06 Oct 2015
The Institute of Physics has responded to the announcement of the winner of the Nobel Prize for Physics for 2015.
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Centre for Collaborative Innovation (CCI)-UKM
06 Oct 2015
The National University of Malaysia, through the Tun Fatimah Hashim Women’s Leadership Centre, will carry out research on female human capital needs for the Sarawak corridor of renewable energy.
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Centre for Collaborative Innovation (CCI)-UKM
06 Oct 2015
South-East Asian students, who had taken part in a volunteer youth programme jointly sponsored by The National University of Malaysia (UKM) and others in Cambodia, returned home after completing their project with expectations that they will contribute to the conservation of the region’s environment.
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Centre for Collaborative Innovation (CCI)-UKM
05 Oct 2015
Researchers in Malaysia have published an encyclopedia of classical Malay engineering in Bahasa Melayu – a first for a local public university - featuring arts, flora and fauna, traditional crafts, architecture and metal-working.
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Centre for Collaborative Innovation (CCI)-UKM
05 Oct 2015
Fruit and vegetables have been considered to be protective food containing vitamins, minerals and fibres, but are now even more important due to their antioxidant content, according to a food scientist in Malaysia.
Singapore Management University
05 Oct 2015
A study from the Singapore Management University looks into the laws that govern mergers and acquisitions in Asia’s fast-changing landscape. Among other things, it found that independent financial advisers opinions, that were issued on takeover offers on the Singapore stock exchange, were not based on independently verified information.
Singapore Management University
05 Oct 2015
Researches at the Singapore Management University have developed an automated 'debugging' approach called Adaptive Multimodal Bug Localisation (AML). AML gleans debugging hints from both bug reports and test cases, and it performs a statistical analysis to pinpoint programme elements that are likely to contain bugs.
Singapore Management University
05 Oct 2015
A researcher at the Singapore Management University is developing econometric models that can provide us with a clearer picture of global markets such as the inter-continental relationships and daily shifts of stock markets, currency exchanges and interest rates.
Singapore Management University
05 Oct 2015
The SMU Centre for Cross-Border Commercial Law in Asia (CEBCLA) is facilitating Singapore’s development as a major commercial law centre by conducting rigorous research on the practice of commercial law in Asia’s increasingly complex business environment.
Asia Research News
05 Oct 2015
Focusing on the themes of Innovation, Digital Disruption and Convergence, this one-day Congress will see leading private and public sector participants share new ideas and fresh perspectives leveraging innovation as a resource to address global challenges.
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
01 Oct 2015
Toward the realization of electron interferometer devices which utilize the wave nature of electrons.
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
01 Oct 2015
Universiti Putra Malaysia with the cooperation of National Council of Professors have organized a round-table discussion on Utilization of Land in Malaysia.