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Okayama University
25 Feb 2014
(Okayama, Japan, 26 Feb) Highlights include genetic engineering for elimination of quiescent human cancer stem cells; the first recovery of significant rock sections from fast-spreading lower oceanic crust; blood screening test for malignant pleural mesotheliomaearth science; and cancer stem cell niche.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
25 Feb 2014
A*STAR Institute of Microelectronics (IME) and Cubic Micro today announce that they have developed and demonstrated a 400 MHz radio frequency (RF) transceiver with the highest power efficiency and leading performance reported to deliver high quality signals over industry’s widest coverage in wireless sensor network applications.
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
25 Feb 2014
In South Asia, small millets have been neglected in agricultural research and policy despite their nutritional properties, high storability, and tolerance for adverse growing conditions. The project involves 10 partners across 8 agro-ecological sites in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
Tokyo Institute of Technology
24 Feb 2014
(Tokyo, 24 February 2014) Upgrade of Tokyo Tech’s TSUBAME supercomputer is just one of the cutting edge research projects covered in the February 2014 issue of the Tokyo Institute of Technology Bulletin
Tokyo Institute of Technology
24 Feb 2014
Tokyo Tech announces the development of supercomputer TSUBAME 2.5. TSUBAME, recently upgraded from 2.0 to 2.5. How does TSUBAME 2.5 differ from K and other supercomputers?
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
23 Feb 2014
RIKEN, the University of Tokyo, and NIMS succeeded for the first time in generating and visualizing electron spin vortex state "skyrmion molecules" with topological charge 2 within a thin film of "La1+2xSr2-2xMn2O7," a layered manganese oxide which is a ferromagnetic material with uniaxial anisotropy.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
23 Feb 2014
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and Sino Parking Services Limited (Sino Parking) have jointly developed and launched a new application for Android smartphones, which makes car parking an easy task even in the busy town centre.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
23 Feb 2014
The Knowledge Management and Innovation Research Centre (KMIRC) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) held the Most Admired Knowledge Enterprise (MAKE) Award Presentation Ceremony on 21 February, followed by a forum on “Raising Productivity through Knowledge Management” to promote the best KM practices in Hong Kong.
Asia Research News
20 Feb 2014
WCS commends Indonesian Government for adopting new law prohibiting fishing and trade of manta rays
Asia Research News
20 Feb 2014
14 awards in HIT, telemedicine, biotech, life sciences, pharma and medical technology
Asia Research News
20 Feb 2014
Unprecedented Transformation in Care Delivery across Australia and
Asia-Pacific to drive Innovation and Efficiency
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
17 Feb 2014
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) presented a total of 33 Outstanding Student Awards to 26 top full-time undergraduate students, among which eight students received “Outstanding Student Award of Faculty/School” and one received “The Most Outstanding PolyU Student Award”
Asia Research News
17 Feb 2014
Researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) developed K-Glass, a wearable, hands-free HMD that enables users to find restaurants while checking out their menus.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
13 Feb 2014
Experiments on tiny gold prisms help to explain the unusual electrodynamics of nanostructures
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
13 Feb 2014
Adding carbon gives iron–platinum nanocrystals the ideal optical properties for heat-assisted magnetic recording
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
13 Feb 2014
Nanoparticles with a core–shell structure can minimize the overheating of cells during bioimaging experiments
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
13 Feb 2014
Simulating the magnetic properties of nanostructures could help to design electronic memories with increased storage capacity
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
13 Feb 2014
A*STAR and Nanyang Technological University are partnering to develop critical technologies for the three-dimensional printing of high-performance industrial components
Asia Research News
13 Feb 2014
A paper-based device that mimics the electrochemical signalling in the human brain has been created by a group of researchers from China.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
12 Feb 2014
A*STAR’s exhibition at Singapore Airshow 2014 to highlight its R&D initiatives in aviation
The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS)
11 Feb 2014
Revamped Site Offers New Focus, New Tools for Science in the Developing World
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
11 Feb 2014
Teaching professionals in the field of English as a Second Language (ESL) often express
concern that their students lack sufficiently broad vocabulary knowledge.Therefore, the purpose of this study is to establish baselines that can be used to measure changes in
language proficiency among Malaysian students in the future
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
11 Feb 2014
This study addressed questions related to the potential effects of 10 weeks coaching interventions for students identified as having learner autonomy profiles that indicate they may benefit from additional learning support services.
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
11 Feb 2014
Incorporating the gamelan into contemporary music
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
11 Feb 2014
Advancement in materials science and engineering enables research to be carried out to produce lightweight materials that are comparable in performance to their contemporaries.
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
11 Feb 2014
Homograph pose some difficulties when using the computer to get the meaning of words .
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
10 Feb 2014
SINGAPORE, 10 FEBRUARY 2014 – The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) in Singapore inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with leading aerospace company Airbus at the 3rd Aerospace Technology Leadership Forum today.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
07 Feb 2014
Researchers from A*STAR IME conceptualized a novel strategy to efficiently harness low frequency vibrations as infinite power source for miniature electronic devices.
The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus
05 Feb 2014
University of Malaya (UM) held a signing ceremony of dual PhD programme agreement between itself and University of Nottingham on 24th January. The agreement will enable candidates pursuing PhD under this programme to be awarded Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from UM and University of Nottingham each upon graduation.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
05 Feb 2014
SINGAPORE, 5 February 2014 - DBS Bank and A*STAR’s Institute for Infocomm Research (I2R) today announced an agreement to set up a Joint Lab leveraging the research institute’s capabilities in developing new and innovative products and services. This partnership is part of an ongoing journey by DBS to shape the future of banking.