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Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)
17 Mar 2010
FRIM held an appreciation ceremony on 29 January 2010 to acknowledge the contribution of its former and current staff involved in the rubberwood R&D, which led to FRIM being conferred the Mahathir Science Award 2009.
Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)
17 Mar 2010
The IUFRO 2010 Conference themed, “Sustainable Utilisation and Conservation of Forests in the Genomics Era” was launched by Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment YB Tan Sri Datuk Seri Panglima Joseph Kurup at Legend Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, on 8 March
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
17 Mar 2010
Soon folks, we will be walking and running on eggshells, so do not throw them away.
Asia Research News
15 Mar 2010
The Wall Street Journal Asia is now accepting entries for the prestigious "Asian Innovation Awards 2010." The deadline for entries is April 9, 2010.
Asia Research News
15 Mar 2010
From Asia, Shizuo Akira of Osaka University in Japan and Ji-Huan He from Donghua University in Shanghai, China are on the list.
Asia Research News
15 Mar 2010
The Numerical Algorithms Group (NAG) announces that it will mark its 40th anniversary in 2010 by expanding its student prize program, with a new awards intended to cultivate the next generation of numerical software talent worldwide
Nature Publishing Group
14 Mar 2010
Morphine demystified, Building resistance against plant pathogens, Imaging a mouse on the inside, Regulating p53 activity in cancer cells, How Salmonella corrupt their host, Southern Ocean surface mixing controlled by circumpolar winds, Mutations in PHF6 found in T-cell leukemia, ‘Wasabi receptor’ link to snake sixth sense
RIKEN
12 Mar 2010
Two researchers from the RIKEN Center for Developmental Biology (CDB) have been awarded top prizes for photographs they submitted to the 2009 Leica Japan Photo Contest.
RIKEN
12 Mar 2010
Through close collaboration between theoreticians and experimentalists, RIKEN’s Radioactive Isotope Beam Factory is poised to deliver breakthroughs in our understanding of the origin of matter and nuclear theory
RIKEN
12 Mar 2010
The SPring-8 synchrotron opens the door to study the nonlinear interaction of high-intensity x-rays with matter
RIKEN
12 Mar 2010
A catalog of the chemicals produced within a plant’s tissues yields fresh insights into its metabolic pathways and gene function
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
10 Mar 2010
An IDRC-supported fund in Lebanon has helped 123 Palestinian women obtain a university degree and an escape from poverty.
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
10 Mar 2010
In the last two decades, decentralization of power and responsibilities from national to local levels has changed the face of governments around the globe. It has also given women new opportunities to participate in local politics and decision-making.
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
10 Mar 2010
A website is helping Southeast Asian women earn an income and balance their work and home lives. Called eHomemakers, it is Southeast Asia’s only community network that promotes the use of information and communication technologies to telework and run small home businesses.
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
10 Mar 2010
In southwestern Morocco, research to conserve and develop a valuable but threatened forest resource – argan trees – has helped to dramatically boost the income of Berber women.
Nature Publishing Group
10 Mar 2010
Summaries of newsworthy papers: Relativity writ large; A genetic basis for domestication; The power of RNA sequencing; A versatile shape-shifting polymer; Prostate cancer therapy a double-edged sword; Complex immunology; Chlorine in the air; Putting a spin on electrical signal transmission and Chicken cells possess sexual identity
Nature Publishing Group
10 Mar 2010
In Nature China this week - A follow-up study shows that about one-tenth of the children who suffered renal failure because of the 2008 Chinese milk scandal still had problems after six months
Nature Publishing Group
10 Mar 2010
Data collected by seismic monitoring arrays in Japan and Germany provide the most detailed picture yet of the massive earthquake that caused the devastating Indian Ocean tsunami of 26 December 2004.
Asia Research News
10 Mar 2010
Research into biodiversity in environments across the world is more imortant than ever. Here we highlight the many experts and research projects on biodiversity and the environment including the effects of climate change and the discovery of new species. Experts are listed in this article.
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
10 Mar 2010
Centre of Excellence on Lightning Protection (CELP) Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) made a shocking discovery that 80 percent of buildings in Malaysia are not equipped with lightning protectors which fulfill standard requirements.
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
10 Mar 2010
Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) has appointed the Co Curriculum Centre of Universiti Putra Malaysia (PKK UPM) as the Operational Management Office to carry out the Training of Trainers (TOT) for Co Curriculum courses with credit (KKB) made compulsory to all Public Institutions in the country.
Universiti Sains Malaysia
10 Mar 2010
Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) will work in partnership with the Malaysian Productivity Corporation (MPC) to enhance productivity, innovation and competitiveness through the implementation of the Case Study Writing Programme and the effective training programme.
Universiti Sains Malaysia
10 Mar 2010
Researchers in Universiti Sains Malaysia created history when they discovered the site of the earliest civilization in Southeast Asia, dating back to the 2nd century in Sungai Batu near Lembah Bujang, Kedah.
Universiti Sains Malaysia
10 Mar 2010
Tan Sri Dr. Koh Tsu Koon, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department has proposed that Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) initiate a move to create a Special Secretariat of Volunteer Students for Celebrating Festivals.
Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)
10 Mar 2010
FRIM and SIRIM QAS International Sdn. Bhd. have signed an MOU to promote cooperation between the two parties to enhance the testing and certification services related to forestry and forest products.
Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)
10 Mar 2010
FRIM is showcasing some of the raw materials or feedstock, which have been researched and found to be suitable for the consideration of the industry, at the Malaysian International Furniture Fair (MIFF) at the Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC), Kuala Lumpur.
Universiti Sains Malaysia
07 Mar 2010
Penang, 3 March - Not only can this treatment module help to overcome the problem of vertigo but patients do not have to go to the hospital as they can carry out this treatment in the comfort of their own homes.
Nature Publishing Group
07 Mar 2010
Summaries of newsworthy papers: T cell maturation requires vitamin D and Variants associated with pediatric allergic disorder
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
05 Mar 2010
13th College emerged a winner inter-college Maulidur Rasul Procession organized by Unit of Zakat Management and Divinity, Student Affairs Division Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) and walked away with RM500 cash prize.
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
05 Mar 2010
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) beat other local universities and emerged top in the Webometrics Ranking Web of World Universities and 4icu.org University Web Ranking.