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The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
18 Jul 2018
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) will join forces with Axis Therapeutics, a newly established joint venture by two global biopharmaceutical companies – Athenex, Inc. and Xiangxue Pharmaceutical, to foster the research and development of translational medicine by setting up a Joint Center for Immunotherapy.
Professor Timothy W. TONG (left, front row), President of PolyU, and Professor LI Qingquan (right, front row), President of SZU, signed the MoU.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
18 Jul 2018
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and Shenzhen University (SZU) will jointly set up The Greater Bay Area International Institute for Innovation (GBA I3) with an aim to develop the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau GBA into a world-class innovation hub.
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King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
18 Jul 2018
A membrane made of porous carbon-fiber structures grown on a porous ceramic substrate is more efficient at filtering seawater than existing similar membranes.
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
18 Jul 2018
Maintaining a balance between rising sea levels and soil accumulation will rely on careful management of coastal regions.
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
18 Jul 2018
The first quantification of wind energy in Saudi Arabia points to high wind power potential for many decades to come.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
18 Jul 2018
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), Peking University, the Beijing Municipal Government, and Shougang Group of Beijing jointly organised the “Global Youth Leaders Summit 2018” from 13 to 20 July — the first-ever multi-partite collaboration for youth development among universities, government and business sectors.
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
18 Jul 2018
South Korea's Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) held he 2018 UNIST-Harvard SEAS Summer Exchange Program from June 25 to July 13, 2018 for a thorough study of "Photovoltaic Cells" and "Energy Storage Systems".
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18 Jul 2018
The Digital Marketing Leaders Summit, hosted by Forward Leading Ltd., is returning to Singapore on September 12 & 13, at the spectacular Marina Bay Sands, Singapore’s landmark 5-star hotel.
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
16 Jul 2018
South Korea's Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) has been ranked as world's 5th best young university for citations.
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
16 Jul 2018
South Korea's Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) has signed MoUs with Eindhoven University of Technology and City, University of London in hoping to enhance and develop cooperation in the fields of science, higher education and technology.
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Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
15 Jul 2018
An international team of researchers, affiliated with UNIST has discovered that folding is an efficient strategy to incorporate large-area monolayer graphene films on polymer composites and that doing so improves mechanical reinforcement. Their work has been published in the prestigious journal, Advances Materials.
Professor Sung-Deuk Choi
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
15 Jul 2018
A new study, affiliated with South Korea's Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) offers decisive proof that South Korea’s Ulsan city is affected by toxic substances contained in fine dust particles, regardless of the season.
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Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
13 Jul 2018
Korean researchers identified a mechanism for signaling brain nerve cells through excitatory synaptic binding proteins. The finding provides important clues to understanding the principles of synaptic nerve transmission and thus can be used to analyze the fundamental causes of brain diseases and treat them.
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Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
13 Jul 2018
South Korea's Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) and Woori Marine Co., Ltd. unveiled their first commercially launchable seawater battery for light buoy at the 19th IALA Conference Industrial Exhibition.
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IOP Publishing
12 Jul 2018
Graphene coatings may offer the ability to control the water evaporation process from various surfaces, according to new research.
Rice plants evolve to adapt to flooding
Tohoku University
12 Jul 2018
Although water is essential for plant growth, excessive amounts can waterlog and kill a plant. In South and Southeast Asia, where periodic flooding occurs during the rainy season, the water depth can reach several meters for many months.
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
12 Jul 2018
Understanding gas flames’ response to acoustic perturbations at high pressure should make next-generation turbines safer and more efficient.
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King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
12 Jul 2018
Investigations of prey patterns fail to explain why whale sharks aggregate off the coast of Saudi Arabia.
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Institute for Integrated Cell-Material Sciences (iCeMS) at Kyoto University
12 Jul 2018
Researchers control the self-assembly of molecules to form an ultralight, porous gel. This could lead to wide-ranging applications for construction, aerospace, electronics and the environment.
NOAA Oscar Dyson
Hokkaido University
12 Jul 2018
The inclusion of taxon-specific sensitivity to a shifting climate helps us understand species distributional responses to changes in climate.
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King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
11 Jul 2018
Software could transform underground imaging of fossil fuel reserves by providing unprecedented detail in record time.
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11 Jul 2018
Meeting will approve work programme for FY2018, including more than 20 regional research and capacity development projects in areas such as climate change and variability; biodiversity and ecosystems; natural resource utilization; disaster risk reduction, and others.
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10 Jul 2018
The Leading Analytics Event in Southeast Asia - Bangkok, 28-29 August 2018
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Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
10 Jul 2018
A research team in DGIST discovered genes that detect and control movement and identified the motor mechanism of proprioception sense receptors. The finding provides clues to the cause of walking disorders caused by cerebellum damage and degenerative brain diseases.
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Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
09 Jul 2018
A research team in DGIST succeeded in discovery of a high efficiency organic image sensor which is expected to replace silicon image sensors.
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05 Jul 2018
Results are the first to demonstrate a causal link between testosterone and rank-related consumer preference for status-enhancing goods.
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Singapore Management University
05 Jul 2018
A multi-sector ASEAN partnership could improve accountability for commitments made to tackle malnutrition. [This is a feature story published in the Tri-Sector Publication 2018 by Singapore Management University (SMU)]
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Singapore Management University
05 Jul 2018
Lessons learned at Singapore Management University are guiding efforts to rebuild mountain villages in Nepal following the devastating earthquakes of 2015. [This is a feature story published in the Tri-Sector Publication 2018 by Singapore Management University (SMU)]
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Singapore Management University
05 Jul 2018
Singapore has had a long history as a green city – but a tri-sector partnership could help developing Asian countries kickstart a journey into climate change resilience. [This is a feature story published in the Tri-Sector Publication 2018 by Singapore Management University (SMU)]
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05 Jul 2018
World Cancer Research Fund International (WCRF International) is now accepting grant applications for research on the links between diet, nutrition (including body composition), physical activity and cancer prevention and survival as part of their Regular Grant Programme 2018/2019 cycle.