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International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
01 Feb 2011
The IDRC-funded project Trade, Gender and Equity in Latin America assessed the impact of trade patterns on female labour. The research revealed that, overall, trade has not resulted in more jobs for women, nor has it narrowed the income gap between men and women.
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
01 Feb 2011
IDRC is pleased to announce the 2011 Call for Concept Notes as part of the Canadian International Food Security Research Fund.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
01 Feb 2011
Organized by the Troels H. Povlsen Care Apparel Centre under the aegis of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)’s Institute of Textiles and Clothing, the "DesignPlus Fashion Competition 2011" has come to a fruitful close.
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
01 Feb 2011
Innovation has a crucial role to play as economies recover from the current financial crisis. This book examines the role of innovation in developing countries, with a focus on Africa.
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
01 Feb 2011
Dr Durga Datt Joshi is the recipient of the prestigious Birendra Scientific Award from the Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) in recognition for his work on animal-transmitted diseases and viral encephalitis and for helping examine, control, and treat the diseases.
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
31 Jan 2011
Development of novel transistor with combined logic and memory functions with power consumption reduced to one-millionth that of conventional devices.
Nature Publishing Group
30 Jan 2011
Summaries of newsworthy papers - Nanotechnology: Keeping the carbon-nanotube blood flowing; Chemistry: An iron-sandwich solar cell; Neuroscience: The neuroscience of nutrition; And finally…Nature: The nitty-gritty of nicotine addiction.
RIKEN
28 Jan 2011
Research on spin frustration in complex electron systems could help solve some of the world’s pressing energy problems
RIKEN
28 Jan 2011
A set of neighboring immune-system genes each receive separate activation instructions despite being controlled by a common factor
RIKEN
28 Jan 2011
Rapid activation of specific genes readies the mammalian body for seasonal change
RIKEN
28 Jan 2011
At the AAAS will be two scientists involved in cutting-edge research at RIKEN. Yoichi Yamada will discuss his team’s work on a new “micro-reaction chip”, as the basis for a revolutionary technique for conducting chemical reactions and Hiroyuki Ichida will discuss the application of heavy-ion beams to plant and microbial breeding.
Nature Publishing Group
26 Jan 2011
Summaries of newsworthy papers - Genomics: Orang-utan genome reveals a tale of two islands; Astrophysics: A glimpse of the Universe 500 million years after the Big Bang; Genetics: Social dominance imprinted?; Materials science: Nanopatterning technique mixes firm with flexible; And finally… Time for a new clock model?
RIKEN
26 Jan 2011
Researchers at RIKEN, Yokohama City University and the University of Tokyo have uncovered how gut bifidobacteria protect the body against lethal infection by enhancing the defenses of colonic epithelium.
Asia Research News
25 Jan 2011
The UN have declared 2011 the International Year of Chemistry (IYC 2011). Throughout the year a wide range of activities will be taking place as part of IYC 2011, starting with the Official International Launch Ceremony being held at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris on 27-28 January. Below is a list of experts available for comment on the IYC 2011.
A*STAR I2R
25 Jan 2011
A*STAR I²R team that pioneered Dance!3D system selected to be one of six finalists out of 23 nominees
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
24 Jan 2011
Dr Judyanna Ng, Senior Lecturer of the Institute of Textiles and Clothing (ITC) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), displayed her innovative design in an extraordinary and glamorous knitwear fashion show in Hong Kong "Knitwear Symphony 2011" staged on the 19th January at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Waseda University
24 Jan 2011
Takashi Kawai, a Professor at the Faculty of Science and Engineering, Waseda University, analyses the current boom in 3D entertainment and the potential future applications of 3D technology.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
24 Jan 2011
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University has further extended its collaboration with the Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital (HKSH) in providing the highly popular Master of Nursing Programme for degree holders of other disciplines to join the profession. HKSH will also introduce new scholarship and bursary for students.
Nature Publishing Group
23 Jan 2011
Summaries of newsworthy papers - Geoscience: Variable melting of Himalayan glaciers; Immunology: Antibody diversity linked to gut mucosal defense; Geoscience: Coal contribution to Permian extinction; Chemical Biology: An inhibitor sneaks in; And finally…Neuroscience: Strengthening memories during sleep.
RIKEN
21 Jan 2011
Researchers at the RIKEN Plant Science Center have discovered a series of genes that control cell division and cell growth
RIKEN
21 Jan 2011
Helical molecules that contract reversibly when oxidized pave the way to new single-molecule electrochemical switches
RIKEN
21 Jan 2011
Polymer films that unfurl in the light could be the first of a new family of functional materials
RIKEN
21 Jan 2011
A new study on social cognition has clarified a key role for the medial frontal region of the cerebral cortex in differentiating between the actions of oneself and the actions of others.
RIKEN
21 Jan 2011
New findings reported this week in Science by researchers at the RIKEN Brain Science Institute (BSI) shed first-ever light on the neural mechanisms that enable board game experts to quickly generate optimal moves.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
20 Jan 2011
‘Social’ robots with human-like mannerisms allow for more natural interactions with human users.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
20 Jan 2011
Forensic scientists have developed an automated system to extract volatile data from mobile phones
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
20 Jan 2011
Computer-aided molecular design can help scientists find more efficient catalysts for polymerization reactions
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
20 Jan 2011
Photonics and microelectromechanical systems fabricated separately on different wafers can now be aligned precisely by finishing with a single processing step
Nature Publishing Group
19 Jan 2011
Summaries of newsworthy papers - Social evolution: Small farmers; Comment: Prenatal genetic testing is here at last; Social evolution: Small farmers; Quantum physics: Solid-state spins entangled by the billions; Social evolution: Too risky to succeed?; And finally… To sleep, perchance to dream.
Nature Publishing Group
18 Jan 2011
Officials of international health agencies are recommending a pilot roll-out of cholera vaccination in Haiti, despite the fact that even using the world’s entire stockpile of doses would leave most Haitians without vaccine.