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Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
16 Jul 2013
The Graduate School of Technology Management (GSTM) at UNIST, S. Korea, is officially recognized as a PSM Affiliation. The first PSM program in Korea and Asia.
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
16 Jul 2013
The UNIST Center for Cell to Cell Communication in Cancers (C5) will host an international conference on Phosphatidylinositol-Specific Phospholipase C (PI-PLC) Activity and Signaling which will be held on July 18 ~ 19 at Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan, Korea.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
16 Jul 2013
A*STAR Institute of Microelectronics and OPUS Microsystems Collaborate to Advance Technology for Larger Screen Viewing Experience with Smartphones
International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA)
15 Jul 2013
MANA researchers report that incorporating magnetic nanoparticles and an anticancer drug into crosslinked polymer nanofibers presents a twofold treatment for fighting cancer with diminished side effects.
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
11 Jul 2013
This study is about the Smart Java language editor (SJE). SJE combines the current features of existing Java editor with some smart features that will help students in learning Java programming.
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
11 Jul 2013
This program was developed to assist chemistry students to learn basic concepts in chemistry and contains five modules: molecular-weight calculator, empirical formula, thermochemistry, electrochemistry and acid base calculations.
Asia Research News
11 Jul 2013
When walking on muddy or bumpy roads, the two arms of DRC-HUBO become extra legs, enabling stable and agile movements.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
11 Jul 2013
The projects include X-ray sterilisation for the MedTech industry, corrosion prevention and advanced precision metal machining for oil & gas, aerospace and MedTech industries.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
11 Jul 2013
Institute for Infocomm Research (I2R) & Topcon Corporation to develop advanced technologies for earlier detection of eye ailments
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
10 Jul 2013
Dr Vincent Keng Wee-keong of HKPolyU and international colleagues have developed a sophisticated model for studying "Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumors" (MPNSTs), paving the way for further discovery of new genes and genetic pathways that may provide new therapeutic targets for related cancer treatment.
Waseda University
10 Jul 2013
People composed of biotechnology are cyborgs, an amalgam of human being and technology. What direction are human beings, or should I say cyborgs, headed in? Opinion article by Prof. Toru Takahashi of Waseda University
RIKEN
09 Jul 2013
A team of researchers from Japan has finally solved the riddle of the origin of the turtle shell.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
09 Jul 2013
Singapore, 9 July – Reliability and performance issues are technical challenges in packaging solutions for compact sized consumer electronics and high power electronics. To overcome these issues, A*STAR’s IME and leading semiconductor companies formed the 12th Electronics Packaging Research Consortium (EPRC12).
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
08 Jul 2013
With a view to setting new standards for hotel rooms, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University has joined hands with its teaching and research hotel, Hotel ICON, and organized a global competition to shape guestrooms of the future.
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
08 Jul 2013
The software, Sullivan’s Voice, developed by the team of the same name from UNIST, was chosen to be one of the finalists of the Asia cooperative pilot projects at the 2013 Asia Youth Tech Entrepreneurship Camp (AYTEC).
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
08 Jul 2013
Korean Researchers from Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) developed a new method to massively synthesize enhanced yet affordable materials for supercapacitors.
Waseda University
04 Jul 2013
As the upper house election date advances, concerns are raised about Japan's Liberal Democrats' policy to make changing the constitution easier for the Diet - Opinin article by Toru Nakajima
Waseda University
04 Jul 2013
Accuracy and precision of robots can give advantage to medical treatment - opinion article by Yo Kobayashi of Waseda University
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
04 Jul 2013
NIMS researchers have solved a 20 year old riddle concerning the reaction mechanism of aluminium surface oxidation
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
04 Jul 2013
A research to determine the relationship in the intake of whole grain- based products, fruits and vegetables in maintaining treatment target among type 2 diabetes patients.
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
04 Jul 2013
A report on the tensile and tearing strength of natural rubber latex (NRL) high strength coated fabrics.
Nature Publishing Group
03 Jul 2013
Two notable press releases from Japan and China in Nature this week on a functional liver from stem cells and the threat posed by H7N9 virus
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
03 Jul 2013
PolyU has jointly launched the International Research Centre for Communication in Healthcare (ICCH) with the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) on 24 June at the Second Symposium on Healthcare Communication in Hong Kong, which is also hosted by PolyU.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
03 Jul 2013
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has won a total of 10 prizes for its multi-faceted innovations presented at the 41st International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva. Not only have these breakthroughs brought glory to Hong Kong, but also extended the frontiers of knowledge and enhanced the well-being of our society on different fronts.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
03 Jul 2013
A mathematical model that predicts the electromagnetic radiation produced by circuit boards could help to improve designs and lower costs
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
03 Jul 2013
An approach that directly inserts proteins into polymer-based cell membranes improves drug-screening platforms
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
03 Jul 2013
The A*STAR Institute of Microelectronics and Japan’s Shikino High-Tech Co., Ltd have united to develop improved technologies for motion sensing
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
02 Jul 2013
A MANA research team has developed a new nanofiber mesh which is capable of simultaneously realizing thermotherapy (hyperthermia) and chemotherapy (treatment with anticancer drugs) of tumors. They succeeded in efficiently inducing natural death (apoptosis) of epithelial cancer cells.
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
02 Jul 2013
Korean researchers from Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) have developed a novel bio-inspired composite electrocatalyst which outperforms platinum, in terms of cost, production simplicity and has a longer cycle life reaching above 1000 cycles.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
28 Jun 2013
Hong Kong, 28 June 2013 - PolyU Innovation and Entrepreneurship Global Student Challenge (GSC) 2013 was awarded last night with the Gold Award of the University Division to University of Dhaka, Bangladesh and the Secondary School Division to Hankuk Academy of Foreign Studies of South Korea.