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The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
15 May 2013
The world’s first Brain Training Device has given a ray of new hope to the recovery of survivors after stroke. Developed by researchers of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, this novel device can detect brainwave and control the movement of paralyzed limbs.
Toyohashi University of Technology
13 May 2013
Kazuaki Sawada from Toyohashi Tech was awarded the FY2013 Science and Technology Award [Research Division] by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
13 May 2013
Single-chip integration of the components needed for sending and receiving terahertz radiation should help applications in imaging and communication
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
13 May 2013
High-level simulations reveal that plastic deformation in super-resilient alloys is governed by atomic zones with characteristic lengths
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
13 May 2013
Numerical simulations show how to avoid imperfections in the next generation of high-density data storage
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
13 May 2013
A novel type of tilt sensor may extend the capabilities of ultrasonic devices already used in a range of applications
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
13 May 2013
A student team from The HKPolyU has made a strong presence in the 2013 Taiwan Innovative Unmanned Aircraft Vehicle (UAV) Design Competition by taking home the Second Runner-up (Navigated Flight Category).
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
13 May 2013
IOP Publishing (IOP) announced a new three year agreement with the National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) for the continued publication of the open access title Science and Technology of Advanced Materials (STAM).
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
10 May 2013
Singapore, 10 May 2013 – Lloyd’s Register (LR) and A*STAR’s Institute of High Performance Computing (IHPC) have officially opened a joint laboratory, which will deliver innovative technological solutions to address the challenges faced by the marine, energy and offshore sectors.
Waseda University
08 May 2013
Everyone’s been talking about the musical film Les Misérables that came out last year, but what is it that makes it so appealing? Opinion article by Prof. Yoshitaka Watanabe of Waseda University
Waseda University
08 May 2013
Opinion article by Prof. Waichiro Iwashi of Waseda University on the implementation of a new non-invasive prenatal genetic testing that uses maternal blood in Japan
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
08 May 2013
Singapore – 8 May 2013 – The Institute for Infocomm Research (I2R), a research institute of the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) announced two collaborations with ST Electronics (Info-Comm Systems) and Singapore Power in the areas of Software Defined Communications systems and Grid Networks respectively.
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
08 May 2013
It’s no secret that traditional crops such as millets and pulses are highly nutritious. Now researchers, working with women in Ethiopia and India are making it easier for them to use these local crops when cooking healthy meals at home and creating new business ventures.
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
08 May 2013
Citizens in remote rural areas in 11 Asian countries are leaping over language barriers and into the Internet age. They may now access government services online, and submit college applications without making an arduous trek to the city. And their children are learning the computer skills that promise greater economic opportunities in the future.
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
06 May 2013
Researchers from Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) demonstrated high-performance polymer solar cells (PSCs) with power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 8.92% which is the highest values reported to date for plasmonic PSCs using metal nanoparticles (NPs).
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
01 May 2013
This funding will provide two-year fellowships to 30 students from Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam to allow them to pursue master's degrees in science at leading universities in the region.
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
01 May 2013
Issues relating to the size of manufacturing firms are central to the discussion of development strategies. This book offers an interpretation of growth trajectories in the size-structure of enterprises in the manufacturing sector of selected Asian economies.
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
30 Apr 2013
A research group at the International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA) of NIMS discovered an intriguing phenomenon in which an inorganic layered crystal expanded and contracted by 100 times its original size in a few seconds in an aqueous solution, displaying a behavior similar to a living cell.
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak
30 Apr 2013
On 27th of April, the Bornean Frog Race was held at the Kubah National Park in Sarawak, Malaysia
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
26 Apr 2013
The NIMS Global Research Center for Environment and Energy based on Nanomaterials Science (GREEN) and Tokyo Metropolitan University have measured the volumetric expansion of single particles of silicon accompanying the charging reaction. This finding demonstrated the importance of electrode design from the viewpoint of volumetric energy density.
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
26 Apr 2013
Tsukuba, Japan 26 April - Nanoparticles are used in many commercial products catalysts to cosmetics. A review published today in the Science and Technology of Advanced Materials by researchers in Sweden and Spain describes recent work on the 3 main nanoparticles used in photocatalytic, UV-blocking and sunscreens.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
24 Apr 2013
Trapping free electrons with polycyclic aromatic molecules creates materials with enhanced optical, electronic and magnetic properties
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
24 Apr 2013
Replacing a high-temperature processing technique with an infrared treatment allows the manufacture of tiny devices without damaging the polymer components
The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS)
24 Apr 2013
TWAS and Lenovo, the Chinese multinational computer hardware and electronics company, are launching the TWAS-Lenovo Science Prize to give international recognition to research breakthroughs by individual scientists from developing countries. The deadline for nominations is 10 June.
TWAS, Lenovo announce major new science prize
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
24 Apr 2013
Professor Albert PC Chan of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)'s Department of Building and Real Estates, who is also Associate Dean of the Faculty of Construction and Environment, has been recently appointed by the Swedish Research Council Formas as a member of the review panel in built environment.
Asia Research News
24 Apr 2013
The government of Timor-Leste has developed a National Aquaculture Development Strategy, designed to help reduce high levels of poverty and chronic malnutrition throughout the country.
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
22 Apr 2013
S Cube Design Lab, designers from Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) received the Silver A’Design Award at the A’DESIGN AWARD & COMPETITION with “Puncheart”, a squeeze punch. More than 4500 art works from about 140 countries entered this competition.
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
21 Apr 2013
Studies on this disease recently completed by researchers from the Asia Partnership on Emerging Infectious Diseases Research (APEIR) developed a series of messages for policy makers that are highly relevant to the current outbreak.
Waseda University
17 Apr 2013
Two years after the Great East Japan Earthquake, Prof. Kohara outlines some problems faced by the local authorities in the areas afflicted by the disaster especially in rebuilding local administration and communities.
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
17 Apr 2013
University Teknology MARA researchers investigated the effects of rice, barley and mung beans in heated bags for treating soft tissue injuries. Rice displayed superior quality in maintaining heat and can act as a substitute to ice packs or heat gels in treating these injuries.