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Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU)
17 Jan 2019
HKBU scholars invented the world’s first multidimensional antimicrobial susceptibility testing system. The new technology can provide information about drug resistant pathogens present in patients, enabling doctors to accurately determine the effectiveness and appropriate dosage of antibiotics needed for effective treatment.
Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute(ETRI)
16 Jan 2019
Researchers in South Korea have developed extremely fast information processing technologies that can help usher in the next generation of the Internet.
Asia Research News
15 Jan 2019
Application Opens Today for 2019/20 ASEAN Science and Technology Fellowship. Submission Deadline: 24 February 2019.
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)
15 Jan 2019
Understanding how liquid crystal molecules change positions, creating structural deformations known as topological defects, could unlock questions about similar defects in the fabric of the universe.
Asia Research News
15 Jan 2019
Sir Fraser Stoddart, 76, Nobel Prize in Chemistry (2016) and Head of the Stoddart Mechanostereochemistry Group, Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University, will be delivering a lecture on 24th January during the Global Young Scientists Summit (2019) in Singapore.
Asia Research News
15 Jan 2019
Discover the emerging technologies that will change the world!
Asia Research News
15 Jan 2019
Six free theatres of content at the biggest EduTECH Philippines ever! Free entry to all conferences.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
14 Jan 2019
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) proudly supported the nation’s current lunar exploration, Chang’e-4 lunar probe, which successfully performed the historic landing on the far side of the Moon on 3 January 2019.
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
09 Jan 2019
Researchers in Korea have fabricated nano-sized catalysts that could improve the performance and production of clean energy fuel cells.
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
08 Jan 2019
Korean researchers have proved the existence of the second band gap in a 2D structure. The result is expected to be used in various fields such as the development of emerging materials, solar cells, and catalysts.
Asia Research News
08 Jan 2019
Startup disruptive technological solutions to be featured at 3rd Future Cities Show
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
07 Jan 2019
A more systematic, data-driven approach could identify materials that can improve our energy use.
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
07 Jan 2019
Korean researchers have clarified the fundamentals of coiled toxin protein which causes neurodegenerative brain disorders. The result is expected to speed the development of treatment for neurodegenerative disorder.
Asia Research News
05 Jan 2019
The 5th edition of Water Philippines Expo and Conference will be held on 20 – 22 March 2019 at the SMX Convention Center.
Asia Research News
05 Jan 2019
Materials scientist and physicist Dr Tuomo Suntola, who recently won the Millennium Technology Prize 2018 for his invention of atomic layer deposition (ALD), will be participating in the Global Young Scientists Summit (GYSS) 2019 in Singapore, 20-25 January 2019.
28 Dec 2018
Researchers at Tohoku University have successfully developed 128Mb-density STT-MRAM with the world's fastest write speed for embedded memory application.
Asia Research News
26 Dec 2018
Do You Know How Robotics Can Bring Massive Improvement in Automation, Productivity and Innovation?
Hokkaido University
21 Dec 2018
In a group of bark lice, a penis has evolved twice – in the females. In their nutrient-scarce environment, “seminal gifts” are an incentive for females to force mating, leading to the co-evolution of female penises and male vaginas.
Asia Research News
19 Dec 2018
The Conference on the Emerging Technologies That Matter
University of Malaya
17 Dec 2018
Major study of 7,663 Malaysian women shows that breastfeeding, physical activity and soy intake are protective against breast cancer. The findings were from the Malaysian Breast Cancer (MyBrCA) genetic study and the Malaysian Mammographic Density (MyMammo) study.
National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ)
17 Dec 2018
A Japan-Spain team has developed a powerful 4-color simultaneous camera named MuSCAT2 for the 1.52-m Telescopio Carlos Sánchez at the Teide Observatory. The instrument aims to find transiting exoplanets, including Earth-like habitable planets orbiting stars near the Sun, in collaboration with NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite.
University of Malaya
17 Dec 2018
What are the challenges of teaching an academic subject in English? Roger Barnard and Zuwati Hasim observe classroom practice and interview teachers and published this book on English Medium Instruction (EMI) Programmes.
University of Malaya
17 Dec 2018
Chlorophyllum molybdites is the poisonous mushroom most frequently reported in Malaysia. The mushroom is confused with Termitomyces mushroom, the edible type. Researchers worked with clinicians and provide training for the doctors about the study of fungus, clinical management of mushroom poisoning and mushroom toxicology surveillance system.
Institute of Transformative Bio-Molecules (WPI-ITbM), Nagoya University
17 Dec 2018
Discovery of a hypersensitive suicide germination stimulant.
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
13 Dec 2018
Direct electrolysis has mixed results for extracting fuel sources from microalgae.
University of Malaya
13 Dec 2018
This book presents the general neurosurgery problem-based learning that combines case studies and pathology illustration in a simple and easy to understand way. The book is currently published in Mandarin and is hoped to be translated to other languages in the near future.
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)
13 Dec 2018
HKUST is joining forces with Haven of Hope Christian Service to develop solutions that could improve the quality of life for the elderly and their caregivers.
University of Malaya
13 Dec 2018
The present invention provides a method to produce black iron oxide nanoparticle slurry having a magnetite structure and homogenously disperse. It can be used as formed or mix with other medium.
Asia Research News
12 Dec 2018
Call for abstracts - deadline extended to 15 January 2019!
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
10 Dec 2018
Flexible skin for soft robots, embedded with electrical nanowires, combines conductivity with sensitivity within the same material.