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Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)
01 Jun 2015
Light-powered delivery of silver nanowires by photofluidic movement can offer rapid, noninvasive, repetitive, and on-demand healing of electrical conductors.
Asia Research News
01 Jun 2015
Frost & Sullivan Japan will be hosting its flagship Growth, Innovation and Leadership (GIL) Japan summit in Tokyo, Japan once again on June 4, 2015 at the Tokyo American Club to discuss how “Convergence” and “The Connected World” will influence the way companies need to grow and innovate.
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)
29 May 2015
Mobile Maestro enables users to enjoy a high-quality listening experience anytime and anywhere through the collaborative use of multiple mobile devices.
University of Malaya
29 May 2015
The Chemical Abstract Services (CAS) has announced that Ms Subathra Sinniah, a Ph.D student at the University of Malaya, is one of the 2015 SciFinder Future Leaders in Chemistry.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
29 May 2015
A rugged camera technology developed by researchers in Hong Kong and China successfully captured 360 degree panoramic views of the moon during China’s first lunar landing in 2013.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
29 May 2015
New catalyst structures based on multi-walled carbon nanotubes are set to make the refining of commodity chemicals and fuels from bio-oil more competitive.
Asia Research News
29 May 2015
Japanese researchers have developed a targeted method for opening up cell membranes in order to deliver drugs to, or manipulate the genes of, individual cells.
University of Malaya
29 May 2015
Researchers in Malaysia are asking whether existing legal and regulatory frameworks in South-East Asia are robust enough to consider the safety issues surrounding the technology.
Institute of Transformative Bio-Molecules (WPI-ITbM), Nagoya University
29 May 2015
An international research team’s theoretical simulation of the synthesis of single-walled carbon nanotubes has revealed important details of the mechanisms at play. This could lead to better ways to control the production of carbon nanotubes.
Nanyang Technological University
29 May 2015
Researchers in Singapore have developed fibre-based “optofluidic” sensors for measuring the properties of tiny amounts of fluid. The innovation increases the sensitivity of measurements and makes it less expensive for researchers and clinicians to study the properties of fluids.
Zelinsky Institute of Organic Chemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences
29 May 2015
Researchers in Russia have developed a waste-free and cost-effective approach for preparing complex organic molecules and revealing the physical nature of the processes that control the direction of chemical transformations.
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak
29 May 2015
Researchers in South-East Asia are studying how tourism policy and local community involvement impact the tourism industry.
Asia Research News
28 May 2015
The Earth Journalism Network has created the Climate Communications Innovation Fund to support the development, adaptation, and introduction of novel story telling methods focused on the human dimensions of climate change.
Kavli Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe (Kavli IPMU)
28 May 2015
Ken’ichi Nomoto is a recipient of the 2015 Marcel Grossmann Award for his pioneering work in uncovering the role of binary systems in the evolution of massive stars. The award will be presented during the 14th Marcel Grossmann meeting in Rome, Italy, on July 13.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
28 May 2015
Researchers in Hong Kong have developed new technology that enables safer and more frequent screenings for scoliosis.
Asia Research News
28 May 2015
Researchers in Hong Kong have developed a software platform designed to manage and control devices for “Internet of Things” (IoT) systems. The platform can be tailored for everything from city management sensors and devices to controlling home appliances.
Waseda University
28 May 2015
Researchers have found a molecule that plays a key link between dietary restriction and longevity in mammals. This discovery may lead to the development of new therapies to inhibit age-related diseases.
Asia Research News
28 May 2015
Normal ageing affects our ability to carry out complex cognitive tasks. But exactly how our brain functions change during this process is largely unknown. Now, researchers in Malaysia have demonstrated that ageing changes the activity patterns in specific brain regions involved in memory and cognition.
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
28 May 2015
Researchers in Malaysia and Iran have developed a simple diagnostic test to quickly and reliably detect tuberculosis in humans.
Taylors university
28 May 2015
A survey by Taylor’s-Toulouse University Centre (TTUC) is collecting data on the food habits of individuals and how their choices are related to modernisation and other social factors. Results show that almost 40% of all Malaysian meals are consumed outside the home – one of the highest dining out rates worldwide.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
27 May 2015
A biosensor capable of sensitively detecting influenza viruses has potential for improving clinical diagnosis of Influenza A.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
27 May 2015
Sing-a-long software developed at A*STAR brings sweet melody to any cacophonous cry.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
27 May 2015
Experiments show that the careful choice of witnesses makes it easier to detect entangled quantum states.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
27 May 2015
A*STAR researchers are extracting useful information from billions of social media posts to support businesses, governments and healthcare professionals.
Kavli Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe (Kavli IPMU)
27 May 2015
A collaboration of physicists and a mathematician has made a significant step toward unifying general relativity and quantum mechanics by explaining how spacetime emerges from quantum entanglement in a more fundamental theory.
Asia Research News
26 May 2015
First artificial insemination of Yangtze giant softshell turtle performed.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
26 May 2015
An electronic payment system developed in Singapore will protect the privacy of customers recharging their electric vehicles.
Asia Research News
26 May 2015
Australian researchers are working with Indonesian government agencies and universities to assess the impacts of artisanal and small-scale mining in eastern Indonesia.
Waseda University
26 May 2015
A Japanese researcher is developing a robot that can conduct prenatal ultrasound exams on pregnant women in remote locations.
University of Malaya
26 May 2015
Researchers in Malaysia have analysed the genomes of people with a rare genetic disorder to better understand their predisposition to cancer across generations.