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Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute(ETRI)
02 Nov 2015
Researchers in Korea have overcome a 100-year old technological limitation by fabricating the world's first Mott device that reduces the size and enhances the performance of traditional electromagnetic switches and circuit breakers.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
29 Oct 2015
Individuals who get the flu vaccine lose their immunity to the H1N1 influenza virus in about two years, according to an analysis led by the Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
University of Malaya
26 Oct 2015
Professor Hany Ariffin has received the Best Scientific Publication Award at the 9th National Academic Awards ( Anugerah Akademik Negara). The award was presented to Professor Hany by the Minister of Higher Education Dato’ Seri Idris Jusoh in Putrajaya on 21st September 2015.
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
26 Oct 2015
A common evergreen seed is capable of providing almost 150,000 person-days of employment during a single collection season in the Kumaun Himalayas region of northern India, according to a recent study in the Pertanika Journal of Social Sciences & Humanities.
Institute of Transformative Bio-Molecules (WPI-ITbM), Nagoya University
26 Oct 2015
A new photostable fluorescent dye for super resolution microscopy could serve as a powerful tool to visualize biological events and structural details in living cells at real-time for prolonged recording periods.
University of Malaya
22 Oct 2015
The novel cross-axis-wind-turbine (CAWT) is a new type of wind turbine that has the capability to extract energy from multi-directional wind that is commonly found in urban areas due to the interaction of airflows between high-rise buildings.
Institute of Transformative Bio-Molecules (WPI-ITbM), Nagoya University
21 Oct 2015
Takashi Yoshimura, a professor at the Institute of Transformative Bio-Molecules (ITbM) at Nagoya University in Japan, has won the 2015 Van Meter Award for his contributions to thyroid research.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
19 Oct 2015
Singapore— Fusionopolis Two, the latest addition to one-north, an R&D hub and icon of Singapore’s knowledge economy masterplanned and developed by JTC, was officially opened by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong today.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
19 Oct 2015
New S$150 million joint investment is expected to create 60 jobs for highly skilled scientists, engineers and researchers.
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
18 Oct 2015
More than 167,000 hectares of coastland—about 0.6% of the country’s total area—are projected to go underwater in the Philippines, especially in low-lying island communities, according to research by the University of the Philippines.
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
18 Oct 2015
Over the next 50 years, people living at low altitudes in developing countries, particularly those in coastal Asia, will suffer the most from extreme weather patterns, according to researchers.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
16 Oct 2015
Fast charge, space-saving and safe energy storage solution for automobiles, developed by researchers in Hong Kong.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
16 Oct 2015
Researchers in Hong Kong have developed a linear switched reluctance actuator for automobile active suspension system. This system can significantly improve suspension performance and collect suspension energy.
Tohoku University
16 Oct 2015
A collaborative study by researchers in Japan aimed at precisely controlling phase transformations with high spatial precision, which represents a significant step forward in realizing new functionalities in confined dimensions.
Asia Research News
15 Oct 2015
Select Biosciences South East Asia, the Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology (SIMTech) and The National University of Singapore (NUS), are pleased to present the Third Annual Lab-on-a-Chip Asia Conference and Exhibition, focusing on Microfluidic Technologies, Point-of-Care Diagnostics and Organ-on-a-Chip.
Nature Publishing Group
14 Oct 2015
Sex-based differences in learning require the production of two male-specific neurons in the brain of the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans, reports a study published in this week’s Nature.
Nature Publishing Group
14 Oct 2015
The potential contributions of the Antarctic ice sheet to sea-level rise over the next 3,000 years are modelled in a study published in this week’s Nature.
Nature Publishing Group
14 Oct 2015
The discovery in Spain of a 125-million-year-old fossil of a previously unknown extinct mammal with exceptionally well-preserved skin and fur is reported in a paper published in this week’s Nature.
Nature Publishing Group
14 Oct 2015
The discovery of 47 human teeth from a cave in southern China indicates that anatomically modern humans were present in the region at least 80,000 years ago. The findings, reported in Nature this week, add to the understanding of the emergence of modern humans in southern Asia.
Tohoku University
14 Oct 2015
A research group in Japan has successfully constructed a Japanese population reference panel, from the genome information of 1,070 individuals. They have produced a basic analysis tool for the large-scale identification and study of the genes related to the physical constitution and diseases that are peculiar to the Japanese.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
13 Oct 2015
A green farming system that integrates the advantages of traditional soil based farming and modern hydroponic culture
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
13 Oct 2015
An automatic real-time monitoring system that can effectively assess and analyse the micro-environment in construction sites
Asia Research News
13 Oct 2015
Six organizations including Japan's National Institute for Materials Science, Kyocera, Osaka University, NEC, Sumitomo Seika and NanoWorld jointly launched the Membrane-type Surface stress Sensor (MSS) Alliance, aiming to establish basic elements of MSS technology towards practical use.
Asia Research News
13 Oct 2015
Study suggests dengue can persist year-round in China, increasing the risk of more frequent and severe outbreaks
Zelinsky Institute of Organic Chemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences
12 Oct 2015
Researchers in Russia compared three different drug delivery models based on ionic liquids. They developed a powerful API-IL concept to access structural diversity and dual-action pharmaceuticals. The study introduces new possibilities for drug delivery using ionic and covalent molecular level forces.
Asia Research News
12 Oct 2015
Scientists in Korea have developed wearable, graphene-coated fabrics that can detect dangerous gases present in the air, alerting the wearer by turning on an LED light.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
09 Oct 2015
Researchers in Singapore have developed the first animal-free screening platforms capable of predicting the toxic effects of compounds on the human kidney accurately.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
09 Oct 2015
Researchers in Singapore, for the first time, have recreated two key processes essential for fetal formation in vitro. The team has not only controlled the differentiation of stem cells into other cell types, but they have also demonstrated the successful migration of these transformed cells.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
09 Oct 2015
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University joined hands with eleven renowned universities around the globe to form a University Social Responsibility Network to spearhead USR with impact to make the world a better place.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
08 Oct 2015
New programme allows local firms to acquire productivity know-how in order to be manpower-lean and drive business growth.