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UNIST research team, developed a new simple nanowire manufacturing technique.
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
29 Jan 2016
A new simple, cost-effective approach that may open up an effective way to make other metallic/semiconducting nanomaterials.
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Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
29 Jan 2016
A biochemical compound developed as a radioactive tracer for cell proliferation shows increasing potential for use in cancer imaging, according to a recent paper published in the Pertanika Journal of Science & Technology.
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Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
28 Jan 2016
Young people in Hong Kong are shifting their perceptions of parenthood from traditional Chinese cultural values, which emphasize family relationships and family loyalty, toward global values, such as individualism and consumerism, according to a recent study in the Pertanika Journal of Social Sciences & Humanities.
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The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
28 Jan 2016
An inexpensive, flexible and simple solution for developing countries.
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Centre for Collaborative Innovation (CCI)-UKM
28 Jan 2016
Education experts from Malaysia and Indonesia have reached a consensus on the integration of children with disabilities or special needs into mainstream schools and universities during a recent international seminar held at the National University of Malaysia.
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)
28 Jan 2016
World’s leading universities presented campus sustainability case studies at a conference during the 2016 World Economic Forum held on January 20-23 in Davos, Switzerland.
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The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
28 Jan 2016
Innovative molecule helps palladium catalyst create complex compounds.
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The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
28 Jan 2016
Waves of charge scudding across gold surfaces are shown to create wakes that are readily manipulable.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
28 Jan 2016
Separating the electric and magnetic components of light scattered by silicon nanoparticles enables more precise control of light.
Figure 1- Location of the UM-UPSI radio telescope in Tanjung Malim Perak -yellow triangle and the future big radio telescope in Jelebu Negeri Sembilan- blue triangle
University of Malaya
27 Jan 2016
The Radio Cosmology Research Group in University of Malaya is the first research group in this country that uses radio astronomy to study the sky at radio wave especially for cosmology since 2005. Radio telescopes with diameter of 3-meter and 7-meter were constructed in 2009 and 2013, respectively. Bigger telescopes are planned for the future.
Figure 1- The flexible and reversible structures of micelles
University of Malaya
26 Jan 2016
A collaborative work by a group of researchers from Malaysia and Australia have lead to the discovery of a significant novel finding on the ultrasound-induced formation of a new type of super viscoelastic micelles.
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National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
26 Jan 2016
—100 Times Brighter Than Current Electron Sources and Paving the Way for the Development of the Next-Generation Electron Microscopes—
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International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
26 Jan 2016
Université Laval, Canada, launched a new Chair on Education Leadership in Development Economics.
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Kavli Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe (Kavli IPMU)
25 Jan 2016
For the first time, an international team of researchers has found that the connection between a galaxy cluster and surrounding dark matter is not characterized solely by the mass of clusters, but also by their formation history.
Mobile device based diagnostic tool
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
25 Jan 2016
Prof. Woonggyu Jung of the School of Life Sciences of Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology, Korea, in conjunction with Adic Co., Ltd. has recently developed a new diagnostic system that will reduce the costs of high-level healthcare.
The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS)
22 Jan 2016
The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) – for the advancement of science in developing countries, is seeking nominations the TWAS 2016 Prizes. Closing date for nominations: 29 February 2016
Figure 1 - Plot of KBr/S vs. KS0 where SM, WM, and VS represent spherical micelles, wormlike micelles and vesicles, respectively
University of Malaya
22 Jan 2016
The effects of moderately hydrophobic counter ions (X) on cationic micellar growth have been studied extensively because of its various industrial applications. We have developed a chemical method to quantify X affinity to ionic micelles, and X-induced and temperature-induced micellar growth (spherical-to-wormlike micelles-to-vesicles).
UM & VINCI Signing
Asia Research News
22 Jan 2016
Collaboration to build more high skilled talent in Greater Kuala Lumpur
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The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
22 Jan 2016
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University held the Asian Knowledge Forum cum Award Presentation Ceremony of the Most Admired Knowledge Enterprise Award 2015.
Figure 1 - In-house developed potentiometry reader for multi-ions detection
University of Malaya
22 Jan 2016
Multiple sensing cells built from non-selective sensing membrane can be adopted to produce sensor signals that can be fed as variables into a multivariate analytical algorithms.
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The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
21 Jan 2016
A simple artificial material can influence the properties of visible light.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
21 Jan 2016
Frequency conversion of light on a tiny scale is now possible thanks to a gold nanostructure containing miniscule gaps.
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The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
21 Jan 2016
Bio-inspired algorithms enable a pattern of thousands of nanoscale holes into metal films for high-tech optical security.
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21 Jan 2016
The 9th annual Biopharma Asia Convention 2016 brings together C-level attendees from pharmas, biotecs and service providers to learn and discuss market trends and biologic development strategies.
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Asia Research News
20 Jan 2016
Nurses’ workload reduced with the use of this low-cost sensor, while increasing their productivity by 30%; also significantly decreasing the complications of drug infusion via IV therapy
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Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
20 Jan 2016
Securing fundamental technology for the next generation catalysts.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
19 Jan 2016
Dr. Sun Sumei is the first Singaporean female to be conferred IEEE Fellowship and is recognised for achievements in Advanced Wireless Communications Systems.
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Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)
19 Jan 2016
KAIST researchers developed a wall-climbing scout drone to fight fires in high-rises, finding the source of the fires and locating people trapped inside.
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The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
18 Jan 2016
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University successfully held the Good Seed 2016 Kick-off Ceremony cum 2015 Award Presentation Ceremony, in which 10 outstanding social innovation projects were granted.
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Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Centre for Collaborative Innovation (CCI)-UKM
18 Jan 2016
SEPANG, SELANGOR, 13 Jan 2016 – Two scientists from The National University of Malaysia are on their way to the Antarctic for a 22-day expedition to study the link between Climate Change and the South Pole.