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The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
15 Feb 2015
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) entered into a license agreement today with a global oncology specialist company, Kinex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Kinex).
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
13 Feb 2015
Assimilating traditional musical instruments into contemporary musical composition.
The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS)
11 Feb 2015
Talented Nigerian, Sudanese and Vietnamese scientists honored at AAAS Annual Meeting
Waseda University
09 Feb 2015
An opinion article by Professor Hiroyuki Torigoe of Waseda University, Japan
The Research Center of Communication and Development Knowledge Management (CCDKM)
06 Feb 2015
Over 150 farmers and supporters from Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries gathered to exchange ideas and learned about regional innovations and knowledge during the Smart Farmer Regional Carnival in Chiangmai, Thailand on 20-23 January 2015.
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
04 Feb 2015
The finding may pave the way to create atomic-scale superconducting elements
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
04 Feb 2015
The new material withstands vertical loads applied in the direction perpendicular to its layers while distorting in the horizontal direction. It is promising as a vibration-damping material
Waseda University
04 Feb 2015
An opinion article by Associate Professor Norikazu Hirose of Waseda University in Japan
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
04 Feb 2015
Researchers in Singapore and UK as part of the EpiGen consortium worked together with scientists at the Nestlé Research Center, Switzerland, on a new study on the bacterial makeup of the gut (gut microbiota) of infants in Singapore.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
04 Feb 2015
Noble metal nanoparticles can be coated with silica by a simple, environmentally friendly process that does not employ alcohol
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
04 Feb 2015
A combined cyber and physical security system will protect customers charging electric vehicles on smart electricity grids
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
04 Feb 2015
A method of generating high-resolution, full-color moving holograms in three dimensions shows life from a new angle
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
03 Feb 2015
The School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has been working in close collaboration with the international wine industry to develop a distinctive programme, The Master of Science (MSc) in International Wine Management, to groom the next generation of global industry leaders.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
01 Feb 2015
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) launched a new training and funding programme today to support social innovation projects, addressing poverty and other social issues in pursuit of an inclusive and harmonious society.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
01 Feb 2015
The Knowledge Management and Innovation Research Centre (KMIRC) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) successfully held the Asian Knowledge Forum on 13 January 2015 at HKPC.
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
30 Jan 2015
A paper in the journal Science and Technology of Advanced Materials explores what is preventing the reinforcing ability of carbon nanotubes from being used in a ceramic matrix.
IOP Publishing
30 Jan 2015
The world’s urban areas have experienced significant increases in heat waves over the past 40 years, according to new research published today.
IOP Publishing
30 Jan 2015
A novel, bacteria-repelling coating material that could increase the success of medical implants has been created by researchers.
University of Malaya
29 Jan 2015
University of Malaya’s Academician –Professor Dr. Harith Ahmad has been awarded the 4th 'Profesor Ulung Negara' award by the Malaysian Government. He is the sole recipient of this award for 2014, selected from amongst all professors in the country. The Award giving ceremony was officiated by the Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
29 Jan 2015
IBN’s MedTech innovation simplifies diagnosis of infectious diseases
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
29 Jan 2015
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) today (8 January) conferred the honorary title of University Fellowship upon eight outstanding individuals to pay tribute to their significant contributions to the University and the community.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
29 Jan 2015
With the dedicated effort of 30 students under the strong support from the industry, the 2nd Intimate Fashion Show organized by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)'s Institute of Textiles and Clothing (ITC) was held on 19 January at the Hong Kong Fashion Week for Fall/Winter.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
28 Jan 2015
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) launches Asia’s first centre for test bedding and developing remanufacturing technologies
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
27 Jan 2015
By varying the size and spacing of aluminum nanodisks, researchers generate images that contain over 300 colors and are not much wider than a human hair
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
27 Jan 2015
Mathematical analysis reveals how to maximize access to mobile networks by seamlessly ‘offloading’ traffic to smaller Wi-Fi and cellular systems
Institute of Transformative Bio-Molecules (WPI-ITbM), Nagoya University
27 Jan 2015
Chemists at the Institute of Transformative Bio-Molecules (ITbM), Nagoya University and the JST-ERATO Project have developed a new method to accomplish the programmed synthesis of benzene derivatives with five or six different functional groups that enables access to novel functional organic materials that could not have been reached before.
Institute of Transformative Bio-Molecules (WPI-ITbM), Nagoya University
26 Jan 2015
A team of chemists at Nagoya University has synthesized novel transition metal-complexed cycloparaphenylenes (CPPs) that enable selective monofunctionalization of CPPs for the first time, opening doors to the construction of unprecedented nanocarbons.
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
25 Jan 2015
The projects will help prevent livestock diseases and post-harvest fruit losses that affect millions of farmers around the world.
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
23 Jan 2015
Researchers at Japan’s National Institute for Materials Science revealed that improvements should soon be expected in the manufacture of transistors that can be used, for example, to make flexible, paper-thin computer screens.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
21 Jan 2015
Singapore — A new research collaboration between A*STAR’s IHPC, Sembcorp Marine Ltd, University of Glasgow and UGS aims to make a ship’s voyage more smooth sailing by improving its hydrodynamics and energy efficiency.