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The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
13 Oct 2010
Thirteen companies, ranging from local enterprises to MNCs are members of the initiative to exploit new market opportunities in the global nanotechnology market worth more than US$ 2.4 trillion in 2015.
Asia Research News
12 Oct 2010
Singapore, 6 October 2010 -- The Federation of Business and Professional Women (Singapore) announced that it will play host to the triennial 2010 BPW Asia-Pacific Regional Conference at the Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel, Singapore, from 15-18 October, 2010.
RIKEN
12 Oct 2010
A new study on Japanese and French infants by researchers at the RIKEN Brain Science Institute and their collaborators has provided first-ever clues on the development of mechanisms governing how people perceive the words of a foreign language.
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
11 Oct 2010
Our planet’s ability to sustain human life has long been a subject of study and concern by economists, demographers, and environmentalists.
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
11 Oct 2010
IDRC hosted a unique gathering in late September to discuss Canada’s contribution to the Palestinian refugee issue as part of the multilateral peace process.
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
11 Oct 2010
SERDANG, 1 Sept – Student Affairs Division (BHEP) of Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) organized a Ziarah Amal Ramadan program, set to provide assistance for less fortunate students in their preparation for the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri.
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
11 Oct 2010
SERDANG, 1 Sept – Raja Muda of Selangor, Tengku Amir Shah Ibni Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah paid an official visit to Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM).
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
11 Oct 2010
SERDANG, 29 Sept – Held in a jovial setting and 5000 guests delightfully entertained, Eid celebration held in Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) went smoothly with everyone leaving with a big smile.
Universiti Sains Malaysia
11 Oct 2010
PENANG, 3 October: Universities have been urged to find ways to forge close ties with the community to enable them to play their role as drivers for national advancement.
Universiti Sains Malaysia
11 Oct 2010
PENANG, 3 October: The campus community, particularly the students should get up close and personal with the local community to enable them to acquire ‘community knowledge’ in order to complete the formal education received in the lecture halls.
Universiti Sains Malaysia
11 Oct 2010
PENANG, 4 October: Universiti Sains Malaysia will be the first university in the country to introduce promotions for academic staff based on their involvement in community programmes.
Universiti Sains Malaysia
11 Oct 2010
It was 35 years ago, in April 1975, that the Khmer Rouge (KR) defeated the Lon Nol regime of Cambodia. Just last month, the Khmer Rouge Tribunal released a 143-page report on a demographic survey of the "killing fields" under the Democratic Kampuchea government.
Universiti Sains Malaysia
11 Oct 2010
OPINION: From an Ivory Tower to a Trading Tower and now a Human Tower! These are the three major waves that can be ascribed to the evolution of universities in recent times.
Universiti Sains Malaysia
11 Oct 2010
IDEA: Malaysia Inventors’ Challenge made its debut with the first of 10 episodes appearing on TV3 at 7pm last week. This first of its kind of reality show in Malaysia was launched on Aug 13 at the Theatrette, Sri Pentas, Petaling Jaya by Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Fadillah Yusof.
Prince of Songkla University
11 Oct 2010
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Boonsom Siribumrungsukha , PSU president, revealed that at present the three southern border provinces are facing a serious lack of professional legal authorities with expertise in Islamic law.
Nature Publishing Group
10 Oct 2010
Summaries of newsworthy papers include: Complexities of the Haiti earthquake; Landslide-generated tsunamis in Haiti; Making small genomes; Carbonate rocks buried deep in the martian crust; Variants associated with obesity;
RIKEN
10 Oct 2010
Press release - A new study on the behavior of the zebrafish has uncovered a key role for a region of the brain on the development of fear responses. The discovery provides valuable insights applicable to the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other mental illnesses.
RIKEN
08 Oct 2010
A new agreement signed on 2 July 2010 extends the collaboration between RIKEN and the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL) out to 2018.
RIKEN
08 Oct 2010
RIKEN molecular biologists have successfully reprogrammed adult rabbit body cells to form colonies of fully pluripotent cells that are highly similar to rabbit embryonic stem cells (ESCs).
RIKEN
08 Oct 2010
RIKEN molecular biologists have successfully reprogrammed adult rabbit body cells to form colonies of fully pluripotent cells that are highly similar to rabbit embryonic stem cells (ESCs).
RIKEN
08 Oct 2010
Identification of the mechanism that triggers suicide in dissociated human stem cells should assist their development as therapeutics
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
07 Oct 2010
Innovation helps the world's poor feed their families
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
07 Oct 2010
The Asia Nano Forum’s (ANF) 3rd Asia Nanotech Camp at A*STAR’s Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE) brings together 40 hand-picked PhD candidates and early career postdoctorates from the Asia-Pacific region to discuss, debate, network and collaborate on their favourite pastimes - nanotechnology, eating and shopping.
Asia Research News
07 Oct 2010
From now until October 15, you’re invited to vote for your favorite innovation among the 12 finalists selected for The Asian Innovations Awards.
Nature Publishing Group
06 Oct 2010
Summaries of newsworthy papers include: Surprises from the Sun; Colour vision goes full circuit; Trapping with topography; Tropics feel the heat
Nature Publishing Group
03 Oct 2010
Summaries of newsworthy papers include: Insight into human development; Optogenetics gets to the heart; Mutations in WDR62 result in small brains; Folding and cutting DNA into nanoscale shapes
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
01 Oct 2010
SERDANG, 3 September – The Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Mohd Najib Tun Razak appealed to motorists to drive safely on their way back home in conjunction with the Aidilfitri celebration.
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
01 Oct 2010
SERDANG, 26 August - A group of researchers from Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) invented the enzyme-based biosensor technology that is able to trace formaldehyde; a chemical, which could be found in fish and fish products.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
01 Oct 2010
Prince of Songkla University joined hands with the Economics Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), and the Center for IMT-GT Subregional Cooperation (CIMT) in organizing the Symposium on Energy Saving and Biofuel Utilization.
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
01 Oct 2010
SERDANG, 1 Sept – Raja Muda of Selangor, Tengku Amir Shah Ibni Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah paid an official visit to Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM).