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Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
11 Sep 2017
Compounds in an Asian fermented fish paste could help reduce high cholesterol.
Asia Research News
11 Sep 2017
The Asia Pacific Network for Global Change Research (APN) invites proposals under the Collaborative Regional Research Programme (CRRP) and the capacity development programme (CAPaBLE) for funding from September 2018.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
08 Sep 2017
Insoluble dietary fiber could help make antioxidant quercetin more soluble.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
08 Sep 2017
Excess fluid surrounding the lungs in some lung cancer patients has a unique lipid profile, which could help diagnose and treat the disease.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
08 Sep 2017
Fluorescent polymer points the finger at traces of explosive devices.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
08 Sep 2017
A simple and versatile technique for manufacturing hybrid lasers on different materials opens the door to new applications for photonic devices.
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak
07 Sep 2017
UNIMAS visits Japan with an aim to have a joint-collaboration between UNIMAS-Tokai University, Kyokuto Die-casting, Japan and HICOM Diecastings, Malaysia.
Kavli Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe (Kavli IPMU)
07 Sep 2017
An international team of researchers led by Kavli IPMU's Alexey Tolstov and Ken'ichi Nomoto have discovered a way to use UV light from superluminous supernovae to uncover its explosion mechanism, and used it to identify Gaia16apd as a shock-interacting supernova, reports a new study.
Hokkaido University
06 Sep 2017
Quantitative analysis has evidenced the acceleration system of melting ice: dark water surfaces absorb more heat than white ice surfaces, thus melting ice and making more water surfaces in the Arctic Ocean.
Hokkaido University
06 Sep 2017
Researchers have found evidence that near-ground biogenic emissions of organics suppress cloud formation in cool-temperate forests in autumn, providing clues to how global warming will affect cloud formation and the overall climate.
Tohoku University
06 Sep 2017
Tohoku University researchers have found some evidence to suggest that daily intake of citrus fruits, such as oranges, grapefruits, lemons or limes, could reduce the risk of dementia developing among older adults by almost 15 percent.
Tohoku University
05 Sep 2017
A new heating method for certain metals could lead to improved earthquake-resistant construction materials.
Tohoku University
05 Sep 2017
Researchers in Japan and China believe they have found new molecular fossils of archaea using a method of analysis commonly used in forensic science.
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.