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National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
01 Nov 2013
Nanotechnology may provide new strategies for regenerative medicine, including better tools to improve or restore damaged tissues, according to a review paper by Taiwanese researchers
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
01 Nov 2013
UNIST signed an MOU for setting up a joint technology holding company, with three science and technology specialized universities: KAIST, GIST, and DGIST, on 28 Oct, 2013.
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
30 Oct 2013
The results may elucidate the process at solid/liquid interfaces of energy devices like rechargeable batteries and fuel cells. It will also contribute to the development and performance of cell electrodes and catalyst materials.
Waseda University
29 Oct 2013
The Tale of the Heike was reinvented as a national epic at the end of the Meiji period to gratify national pride. Opinion article by Prof. Yuichi Otsu of Waseda University.
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
29 Oct 2013
The Korean undergraduate student team, ‘Project M’ from Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology, proposed to make a smart phone application, which helps the visually impaired to navigate and find their way without delay by an instant and intuitive sound system.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
28 Oct 2013
Researchers of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University have recently conducted a study on 15 brands of coloured contact lenses available from various sources. Results showed that most of these cosmetic contact lenses have surface coloured pigments which can easily come off when using a standardised lab-based rub-off test.
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
28 Oct 2013
A UNIST undergrad, Minju Park, and her research team found a new way to synthesize highly efficient electrocatalysts based on heteroatom-doped graphene nanosheets.
International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED)
24 Oct 2013
Three reports published today provide policymakers with concrete proposals to reduce the diverse threats that climate change poses to different communities in urban areas of Vietnam.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
23 Oct 2013
Researchers at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University are making efforts to forge ahead with the scientific studies of traditional Chinese medicine and put the result to good use. They have recently published the new book Authentication of Valuable Chinese Materia Medica
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
23 Oct 2013
Next-generation lithium-ion batteries made with iron oxide nanoparticles could extend the driving distance of electric cars
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
23 Oct 2013
Software that monitors industrial machine operations in real time can reduce the overall energy consumption of factories
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
23 Oct 2013
An anti-reflective film that mimics a moth’s eye is durable and highly effective, overcoming some of the main barriers to commercialization
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
23 Oct 2013
An innovative strategy produces positively and negatively charged polymer chains ideal for generating multifunctional coatings
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
23 Oct 2013
A new and verified computer model improves the machining of nanoscale semiconductor parts for the electronics industry
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
20 Oct 2013
For the first time in the world, researchers have found what is needed for a thin film to behave as a semiconductor. The research will reduce power consumption of displays, lead to stable higher-definition TVs and contribute towards conserving precious resources by not using zinc, gallium
Asia Research News
17 Oct 2013
About 12 million people in 23 East Asian cities are at risk from rising sea levels, severe storms, and more intense drought caused by climate change that could jeopardize $864 billion in assets, a new report from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) warns.
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
17 Oct 2013
As the world observed World Food Day on October 16, IDRC asked researchers: What can be done to help small-scale farmers become more productive, resilient, and profitable?
15 Oct 2013
Diffraction grating elements for 633 nm to 1064 nm waveband with 1600 lines/mm, exhibit a diffraction efficiency of 98%—the highest in this category of technology. This feature is important for expansion and compression of laser pulses for light sources used in laser processing.
Asia Research News
14 Oct 2013
More than 120 global leaders from higher education, private and public sectors, to discuss the promotion of economic growth through knowledge creation and entrepreneurship
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
11 Oct 2013
Three mechanical engineering students of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) have designed a remote inspection vehicle which can examine a simulated radioactivity-contaminated area within one minute.
Nature Publishing Group
10 Oct 2013
A novel ‘magic’ number of neutrons corresponding to a particular substructure of atomic nuclei is reported in Nature this week. New insights into the structures of atomic nuclei can help us to understand astrophysical processes, such as the creation of atomic nuclei in stars.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
10 Oct 2013
A*STAR and KITECH MoU paves the way for joint research in sustainable chemicals
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
10 Oct 2013
An automated assessment of multiple datasets using artificial intelligence accurately diagnoses a common cause of blindness
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
10 Oct 2013
Ultrafast laser pulses and precisely cut optical crystals could control the quantum properties of light
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
09 Oct 2013
A specialized switch that controls light can regulate the flow of optical data at a speed suitable to accelerate computers
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
09 Oct 2013
Microporous walls and a huge surface area help nanoparticles to boost lithium-ion battery performance
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
09 Oct 2013
A large study of smartphone applications provides a baseline for comparing the security of different mobile providers
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
09 Oct 2013
The A*STAR Institute of Microelectronics and nanoX Imaging Ltd join forces to develop a new medical X-ray imaging detector
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
07 Oct 2013
A Korean undergraduate student at UNIST (Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology) developed a new wideband ring voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO), which is a key component of an IR-UWB (Impulse Radio Ultra-wideband) Radar system.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
04 Oct 2013
The School of Nursing of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and Christian Family Service Centre (CFSC) have jointly conducted a large-scale study on the family life, physical and emotional health of high school students.