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University of Malaya
21 May 2014
More than 70 participants from the Technical University Malaysia and the University of Malaya Power Energy Dedicated Advanced Centre attended the all-day symposium, whose theme was “Sustainable Renewable Energy Development for the Future.”
Asia Research News
16 May 2014
Researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) have increased the energy efficiency of a piezoelectric nanogenerator by almost 40 times, one step closer toward the commercialization of flexible energy harvesters that can supply power infinitely to wearable, implantable electronic devices.
University of Malaya
14 May 2014
Sir Richard “Rich” John Roberts is a British biochemist and molecular biologist. He was awarded the 1993 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine with Phillip Allen Sharp for the discovery of introns in eukaryotic DNA and the mechanism of gene-splicing. He currently works at New England Biolabs, USA.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
13 May 2014
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and The Hong Kong Academy of Orthokeratology jointly held a press briefing on 6 May to announce results of the studies on the effectiveness in controlling the progression of myopia, that the orthokeratology (Ortho-K) could slow down myopic progression by about 60% in school children.
The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus
13 May 2014
A first year Environmental Science student at The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus (UNMC) has had a literature review of the Southeast Asian monsoon published in the academic journal Geoscience Frontiers.
Asia Research News
13 May 2014
Daejeon, Republic of Korea, May 13, 2014 – Global learners can now take premier engineering courses offered by the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) through one of the leading online education providers, Coursera.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
12 May 2014
Researchers at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University have developed a ground-breaking filter technology that guards against the finest pollutants in the air.
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
10 May 2014
The parts neatly laid out on the table are ready to be assembled to become a portable nuclear imaging diagnostic camera to detect breast cancer.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
08 May 2014
New catalysts to remove oxygenated compounds from bio-derived oils may lead to better and cheaper renewable biofuels
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
08 May 2014
The use of a fabrication technique borrowed from the semiconductor industry brings metamaterial applications a step closer to reality
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
08 May 2014
Newly detected ‘energy-clustering’ structures inside rare-earth nanoparticles generate intense violet light, which is ideal for studying photon-induced transformations
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
08 May 2014
A robust micrometer-scale structure for trapping light enhances optical interactions in advanced photonic devices
The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS)
08 May 2014
Synthetic biology itself is defined as the deliberate design and construction of customised biological and biochemical systems to perform new or improved functions. It draws on a wide range of disciplines and methodologies to design molecules, construct genetic circuits and assemble simple organisms.
Organization of Frontier Science and Innovation, Kanazawa University
08 May 2014
(Kanazawa, Japan, 8 May 2014) Levels of interferon-stimulated genes in the liver and blood could help predict if a patient with hepatitis C will respond to conventional therapy, researchers at Kanazawa University suggest.
Organization of Frontier Science and Innovation, Kanazawa University
08 May 2014
Yutaka Ukaji and colleagues at Kanazawa University have now developed a method for desymmetrising compounds to produce new chiral molecules. The process allows 99% selectivity in the chemicals produced.
Organization of Frontier Science and Innovation, Kanazawa University
08 May 2014
Highlights of Prof. Hayakawa's research who is currently developing methods to identify metabolites of PAHs and NPAHs in urine and blood. Other work include developing the most sensitive method for measuring PAHs and NPAHs, showing that motorcycle engines released more particulate matter than automobiles and more
Asia Research News
07 May 2014
Initiative to add the Korean Citation Index to the Web of Science platform will provide global researchers with greater visibility and access to South Korean research.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
06 May 2014
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has won a total of 11 prizes for its multi-faceted innovations presented in the 42nd International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva. Not only have these breakthroughs brought glory to Hong Kong, but they've also extended the frontiers of knowledge and enhanced the well-being of our society.
University of Malaya
06 May 2014
In recent years, the relationship between Asia and Africa has assumed an unprecedented significance in the political and economic as well as the social and cultural spheres. The bonds between the two continents are projected to grow even stronger and have a decisive impact on the 21st century.
Asia Research News
30 Apr 2014
The 2014 I4CT will be held in Langkawi Island, Malaysia in September 2014. Sponsored by the Malaysia chapter of the IEEE Computer Society, this conference will feature a comprehensive technical program including numerous tracks and prominent keynote speakers.
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
29 Apr 2014
Kathmandu, Nepal, April 30, 2014: Canada’s International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and the UK’s Department for International Development (DFID) announced today the Asian institutions that would be part of four new multi-partner research consortia for tackling the impacts of climate change in Africa and Asia.
The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus
28 Apr 2014
A brand new Centre for Islamic Business and Finance Research (CIBFR) has been established at the University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus.
Asia Research News
24 Apr 2014
Read about breakthroughs in graphene, photonics and energy research, the impact of global migration, secret lives of elephants, 3000-year-old tombs, robots destroying breast cancer cells, the world’s first synthesizer for traditional bamboo instruments, a new heavy ion accelerator, gender bias in health systems and more in Asia Research News 2014
University of Toronto
24 Apr 2014
The University of Toronto (U of T) has signed an important agreement with China’s Fudan University, which will see the two institutions develop joint activities to build education capacity in primary health care and public health.
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
24 Apr 2014
Researchers at Japan's National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) have synthesized a novel superconductor, SrAuSi3, which contains gold as a principal constituent element.
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
24 Apr 2014
Researchers at the Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) in Malaysia have conducted a study on the mangrove ecosystem to search for actinomycetes bacteria. The mangrove ecosystem is known as a highly productive habitat for isolating actinomycetes, which has the potential of producing biologically active secondary metabolites.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
24 Apr 2014
A high-performance ‘photonic transistor’ that switches light signals instead of electronic signals could revolutionize optical signal processing
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
24 Apr 2014
A semi-analytical model can compute electromagnetic interference on an electronic circuit board ten times faster than existing commercial software
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
24 Apr 2014
Computer modeling is assisting the design of optical modulators with low losses to improve optical communications
The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus
24 Apr 2014
The new unit will provide research and consultancy services to organisations worldwide. It takes an integrated approach, dealing with both finance and with a range of other Syariah compatible products and services worth USD 2 billion (RM6.52 billion) annually to a market of over 1 billion people globally.