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Tohoku University
05 Sep 2017
A new study out of Tohoku University suggests that contrary to common belief that the yawning contagion is associated with empathy, it is in fact, more likely that perceptual sensitivity is to blame.
National Institute for Basic Biology (NIBB)
05 Sep 2017
A research group from the National Institute for Basic Biology and Nagoya University in Japan found that color perception of Medaka, a small fish inhabiting rice fields and streams, varies greatly according to seasonal changes.
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
04 Sep 2017
Solid crystals that self-assemble to form channels for an electric current could make safer batteries.
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
04 Sep 2017
Researchers are helping Myanmar transition to an inclusive, networked economy that gives citizens access to technology and services.
Asia Research News
04 Sep 2017
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National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
01 Sep 2017
Investigation of paper-based electronics continues to advance, showing exciting signs of progress.
Hokkaido University
01 Sep 2017
A deadly tick-borne virus uses the host neuron’s transportation system to move their RNA, resulting in the local reproduction of the virus and severe neurological symptoms.
Hokkaido University
01 Sep 2017
Observations by Japan’s Venus climate orbiter Akatsuki have revealed an equatorial jet in the lower to middle cloud layer of the planet’s atmosphere, a finding that could be pivotal to unraveling a phenomenon called superrotation.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
31 Aug 2017
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) discovered a newly emerged superbug, hyper-resistant and hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae, which may cause untreatable and fatal infections in relatively healthy individuals and will pose enormous threat to human health.
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
31 Aug 2017
Two student teams from South Korea's Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) have been awarded 1st and 2nd place in prestigious 2017 Rotman-UNIST Trading Competition, took place at UNIST from August 10 to 11, 2017.
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
31 Aug 2017
South Korea's Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) has embarked on developing the next-generation artificial intelligence technology.
Asia Research News
31 Aug 2017
Experts to Address Challenges and Find Solutions that will Shape the Way to Thailand 4.0 Plan
Asia Research News
31 Aug 2017
Predicting Customer Behaviour through Analytics
Asia Research News
29 Aug 2017
This Hiroshima University Science Communication Fellowship 2018 Program is for someone who has a degree in science communication, journalism, or science, and who is seeking his/her future career in science communication.
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
28 Aug 2017
When faced with high salinity, the tiny plant cells within coral tissue alter their metabolites to better cope with stress.
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
28 Aug 2017
Metallic nanostructures that slow down light dramatically can triple the efficiency of solar-based hydrogen fuel generation.
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
28 Aug 2017
Photosensitive perovskites change shape when exposed to light.
Nagoya University
28 Aug 2017
Nagoya University-led international collaboration develops new approach to advanced sensor and energy harvesting devices based on controlling domain alignment in nanostructured ferroelectric materials.
Asia Research News
28 Aug 2017
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Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
25 Aug 2017
South Korea's Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology has signed MoU with Harvard SEAS for academic cooperation.
Hokkaido University
25 Aug 2017
Hokkaido University scientists have developed a new mathematical model which accurately forecasted that a devastating cholera epidemic in Yemen would peak by early July, the 26th week of 2017 and the cumulative incidence would be the order of 700-800 thousand cases.
Hokkaido University
25 Aug 2017
Scientists have developed a new chimeric antibody that suppresses malignant cancers in dogs, showing promise for safe and effective treatment of intractable cancers.
Hokkaido University
25 Aug 2017
A nanosheet made of organic polymers has been developed to prevent the drying and deforming of biological samples, thus enabling high-quality imaging under microscopes.
Asia Research News
25 Aug 2017
The search is on for 10 innovators from Southeast Asia, Taiwan, Australia and New Zealand whose superb technical work promises to change the world. Who do you think belongs on the regional Innovators Under 35 list?
Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU)
24 Aug 2017
The School of Chinese Medicine (SCM) of Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) recently conducted a clinical observation on Chinese medicine treatment of chronic renal failure (CRF).
Institute for Integrated Cell-Material Sciences (iCeMS) at Kyoto University
24 Aug 2017
Improvements to tiny body-on-a-chip devices could lead to next-generation pre-clinical testing of drug toxicity.
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
24 Aug 2017
South Korea's Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) has made a surprising discovery: Making better batteries via real-time TEM obervation.
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
23 Aug 2017
A new algorithm could help scientists decide the best atomic structures for the materials they design.
University of Malaya
23 Aug 2017
A new generation biopolymer based solid polymer electrolyte has been formulated for energy harvesting by fabricating dye-sensitized solar cells. The fabricated DSSCs achieved more than 10% of energy conversion efficiency.
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
21 Aug 2017
Korean researchers have identified the early neuropathic mechanism of degenerative brain diseases and suggested ways to restore early neuropathy. It is expected to be used in the development of therapeutic agents for early neuropathy of degenerative brain diseases.