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Asia Research News
15 May 2015
A Book analysing and describing plants and selected food based on the verses of the Quran and Hadith of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), and authoured by researchers of The National University of (UKM), was launched.
Asia Research News
15 May 2015
Research has found that the Malays were the first farmers who cultivated rice and domesticated livestock in today's Java Sea, Malacca and Sunda straits, and the islands between them.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
15 May 2015
The launching ceremony was held on 15 May at PolyU campus with PolyU President Prof. Timothy W. Tong and Dr Edwin Leong, Chairman of Tai Hung Fai Charitable Foundation, as the officiating guests.
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Centre for Collaborative Innovation (CCI)-UKM
14 May 2015
Developed by the Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, this invention warns motorcycle riders if their helmet is worn incorrectly.
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Centre for Collaborative Innovation (CCI)-UKM
14 May 2015
Researchers at the Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) have invented a new method for producing a catalyst for use in biodiesel production.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
14 May 2015
A wearable, air-permeable, washable and comfortable phototherapy device
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
14 May 2015
A user-operated wetsuit that allows wearers to change their positions in the water during hydrotherapy with minimal assistance
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
14 May 2015
New material is 1,000 times more conductive than commercially available materials currently on the market.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
13 May 2015
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) held the Second Inauguration of Endowed Professorships at the Jockey Club Auditorium
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
13 May 2015
Sensor-equipped Posture Correction Girdle for Adolescents with Early Scoliosis
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
13 May 2015
A wearable functional electrical stimulation (FES)-robotic system for comfortable and interactive upper limb rehabilitation
Asia Research News
13 May 2015
A key priority of the program is to develop evidence, innovations and policies for improved health, healthier food systems, and the prevention of food-related non-communicable diseases.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
13 May 2015
A biocompatible polymer selectively targets and lights up cancer tumors for a noninvasive imaging system
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
13 May 2015
An expression for droplet deformation promises to simplify calculations for a wide range of applications
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
13 May 2015
A counterintuitive approach yields big benefits for high-dimensional, small-sized problems
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
13 May 2015
Researchers realize highly confined transport of light energy over long distances using networks of gold nanoparticles
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
13 May 2015
Blocking the spliceosome delays the progression of lymphoma in mice
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
13 May 2015
Researchers from the Faculty of Education, Universiti Teknologi MARA, have devised a prototype assessing tool to gauge a candidate's critical thinking skills which appears to be a much sought after criteria among employers.
Asia Research News
12 May 2015
“After the first earthquake, many seismologists said that insufficient energy had been released from that part of the Himalayas and that a further earthquake was possible. Very sadly that's exactly what's happened."
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
12 May 2015
Researchers at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University have developed a durable catalyst for green biodiesel production from low grade feedstock through one-step catalysis
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
12 May 2015
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has developed a novel computer-aided detection system for acute stroke using computer intelligence technology. The detection accuracy is 90%, which is as high as that conducted by specialists, but at a much reduced time from 10-15 minutes to 3 minutes.
The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus
12 May 2015
The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus (UNMC) has become the first global university to offer MA in Education in Sri Lanka.
The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus
12 May 2015
A team of students from The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus (UNMC) emerged as champion at the AIESEC Social Startup Challenge 2015.
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak
12 May 2015
Malaysia Biotechnology Corporation (BiotechCorp) in partnership with Novartis Malaysia and supported by the Ministry of Education and Industry Centre of Excellence (ICoE), Healthcare Cluster hosted the first ever to be held in the country: The Malaysia BioCamp 2015.
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
12 May 2015
The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) has won the 2015 United Nations Population Award.
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
12 May 2015
The Aga Khan Foundation Canada launched "Together: An Exhibition on Global Development" on April 22, 2015 in Ottawa, featuring the work of 21 Canadian organizations, including IDRC, that are helping to improve the quality of life in the developing world.
Institute of Transformative Bio-Molecules (WPI-ITbM), Nagoya University
12 May 2015
Professor Kenichiro Itami's MBLA 10th Anniversary Special Lecture is now online on the Banyu Life Science Foundation website.
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
12 May 2015
Researchers from the faculty of Computer Science & Mathematics, Universiti Teknologi MARA, have proposed prototype takes advantage of the principle on how the human mind works to innovate learning strategies for those with Learning Disabilities (LDs)
Asia Research News
11 May 2015
Strengthening Information Society Research Capacity Alliance (SIRCA) III - 2015-2017
Deadline for Proposals June 19, 2015
Expression of Interest due May 27, 2015
Asia Research News
09 May 2015
There is still time to register for the Seventh International Conference on Information and Communication Technologies and Development (ICTD 2015) hosted at the Nanyang Technological University in Singapore, May 15 – 18 2015.