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Waseda University
25 Feb 2015
Brought to life by Researchers at Waseda University in Japan, the “Pinoko” robot will debut in the Human Art Theater’s rendition of “Black Jack.”
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Waseda University
25 Feb 2015
A research group from Waseda University, Japan, has discovered that by controlling CRMP4, a protein that regulates the body’s cytoskeleton, it is possible to prevent reactions that impede recovery.
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Waseda University
25 Feb 2015
Professor Eiji Iwase and graduate student Tomoya Koshi of Waseda University, Japan, have created a metal wire that can reconstruct itself utilizing electric field trapping of gold nanoparticles.
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
24 Feb 2015
Oil palm decanter cake (OPDC) has the potential for use as a natural polymer composite (NPC), a material made up of natural fibre and polymer. It is used in many industries such as composite material, furniture, automobile, building, construction and petrochemicals.
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
24 Feb 2015
Planning and managing vegetation in urban area is complex, yet it can be seamlessly done using computerized tree inventory and Geographic Information System (GIS).
Waseda University
23 Feb 2015
An opinion piece by Professor Masakatsu Tamura of Waseda University, Japan
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Waseda University
19 Feb 2015
An opinion piece by Professor Gaye Rowley at Waseda University, Japan
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Waseda University
19 Feb 2015
An opinion piece by Professor Gaye Rowley at Waseda University, Japan
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Waseda University
19 Feb 2015
A research group led by Professor Hiroshi Kawarada of Waseda University has developed a highly efficient transistor used to reduce energy consumption in electric automobiles and trains.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
18 Feb 2015
A fluorescent probe for labeling mitochondria helps scientists study fat-burning brown adipose tissue
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The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
18 Feb 2015
Fungal waste biomass from biotechnology applications could be used to harvest microalgae for fuels and chemicals production
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
18 Feb 2015
A computational technique reveals how tiny pillars affect the condensation of vapor onto a surface
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Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
17 Feb 2015
Two studies published in the latest issue of the Pertanika Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities addressed women’s empowerment through education and political engagement.
Figure 1. A single-step APEX reaction to synthesize uniform nanographenes.
Institute of Transformative Bio-Molecules (WPI-ITbM), Nagoya University
17 Feb 2015
The rapid and uniform construction of nanographene sheets has now become possible in a precisely controlled manner from a new catalytic system developed by a team of chemists at the Institute of Transformative Bio-Molecules (ITbM), Nagoya University and the JST-ERATO Project led by Professor Kenichiro Itami.
The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus
The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus
16 Feb 2015
Ahmad Datuk Zainal Abidin Haji Ahmad, a long servicing senior official in the Malaysian Government was awarded with an honorary degree by The University of Nottingham at the Graduation Ceremony held on 14 February 2015 at The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus (UNMC).
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National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
16 Feb 2015
Toyota Central R&D Labs. Inc. in Japan have reviewed research that might be leading the way towards a new generation of automotive catalytic converters.
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
16 Feb 2015
A new type of breadsticks, which are made from corn silk and contain more nutrients derived from corncob fibres than normal breadsticks, have been awarded a gold medal for the new invention section at iiDEX2014 Exposition.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
15 Feb 2015
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) entered into a license agreement today with a global oncology specialist company, Kinex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Kinex).
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
13 Feb 2015
Assimilating traditional musical instruments into contemporary musical composition.
The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS)
11 Feb 2015
Talented Nigerian, Sudanese and Vietnamese scientists honored at AAAS Annual Meeting
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Waseda University
09 Feb 2015
An opinion article by Professor Hiroyuki Torigoe of Waseda University, Japan
The Research Center of Communication and Development Knowledge Management (CCDKM)
The Research Center of Communication and Development Knowledge Management (CCDKM)
06 Feb 2015
Over 150 farmers and supporters from Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries gathered to exchange ideas and learned about regional innovations and knowledge during the Smart Farmer Regional Carnival in Chiangmai, Thailand on 20-23 January 2015.
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National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
04 Feb 2015
The finding may pave the way to create atomic-scale superconducting elements
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National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
04 Feb 2015
The new material withstands vertical loads applied in the direction perpendicular to its layers while distorting in the horizontal direction. It is promising as a vibration-damping material
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Waseda University
04 Feb 2015
An opinion article by Associate Professor Norikazu Hirose of Waseda University in Japan
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
04 Feb 2015
Researchers in Singapore and UK as part of the EpiGen consortium worked together with scientists at the Nestlé Research Center, Switzerland, on a new study on the bacterial makeup of the gut (gut microbiota) of infants in Singapore.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
04 Feb 2015
Noble metal nanoparticles can be coated with silica by a simple, environmentally friendly process that does not employ alcohol
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
04 Feb 2015
A combined cyber and physical security system will protect customers charging electric vehicles on smart electricity grids
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The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
04 Feb 2015
A method of generating high-resolution, full-color moving holograms in three dimensions shows life from a new angle
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
03 Feb 2015
The School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has been working in close collaboration with the international wine industry to develop a distinctive programme, The Master of Science (MSc) in International Wine Management, to groom the next generation of global industry leaders.