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The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
28 Sep 2011
Vibration-assisted milling can lead to higher-quality surfaces
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
28 Sep 2011
Many industry leaders, internationally-renowned designers, staff, alumni and friends of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) gathered at Hotel ICON – a unique teaching and research hotel wholly-owned by the university – to celebrate its official opening.
Nature Publishing Group
27 Sep 2011
Summaries of newsworthy papers: Association of a bacterium with haemorrhagic stroke, microbial production of a diesel biofuel and more.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
27 Sep 2011
With strong support from the industry, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has garnered momentum to further promote the use of its award-winning Solar-powered Air-conditioning System for installation on different types of vehicles, which now include mini-bus, taxi, public light bus and truck.
Waseda University
26 Sep 2011
Waseda scholar assess the impact of Arab Spring on the Middle East
Nature Publishing Group
26 Sep 2011
Summaries of newsworthy papers: helpers in tissue repair, forest clock emissions, breast cancer treatment and more.
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
26 Sep 2011
As the international community gathers in Brazil, IDRC will be on the ground to showcase how communities around the globe are harnessing science, technology, and indigenous knowledge to manage their access to water more equitably and efficiently.
RIKEN
23 Sep 2011
The entrapment of antimatter for 16 minutes allows for tests of the foundations of physics
RIKEN
23 Sep 2011
Access to multiple life science databases made easier by a web-based interface and portal developed at RIKEN
RIKEN
23 Sep 2011
A method that rapidly unveils the mode of action of anticancer compounds could soon streamline therapeutic drug discovery
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
23 Sep 2011
Tohoku University, Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) and Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) announced on August 22, 2011 that Kenichi Uchida, a PhD student, and Professor Eiji Saitoh of Tohoku University and their colleagues have succeeded in injecting spin current into a magnetic material by acoustic wave spin pumping.
Nature Publishing Group
23 Sep 2011
Latest release from Nature's Scientific Reports DOI: 10.1038/srep00098
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
22 Sep 2011
The latest issue of JTAS unravels how biomarkers could help identify vulnerable species of shallow water fish (grouper), how semen qaulity can be improved during storage at low temperatures and explains why knowing the composition of a chicken carcass may be of use.
RIKEN
22 Sep 2011
Researchers at the RIKEN Advanced Science Institute (ASI) has shed light on a class of heterometallic molecular structures whose features point the way to breakthroughs in the development of lightweight fuel cell technology. The structures contain a combination of rare-earth and d-transition metals ideally suited to the compact storage of hydrogen.
Nature Publishing Group
22 Sep 2011
This latest release covers topics ranging from neuroscience and ageing to quantum physics and biology
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
21 Sep 2011
Water is scarce for residents on the edge of South Asia’s expanding cities. Four research teams across the subcontinent are working with communities to secure their access to this vital resource. By Jonah Engle
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
21 Sep 2011
SIMTech Microfluidics Foundry, a successful outcome of a collaboration with CSEM, Centre Suisse d’Electronique et de Microtechnique SA, is a milestone for Singapore and the industry.
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
21 Sep 2011
In July 2011, the Philippines Department of Agriculture’s Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources celebrated the 25th anniversary of its first success at milkfish (bangus) spawning in captivity. During the celebrations the IDRC's Wilfredo Reyes accepted a Plaque of Recognition for our contributions to the country’s milkfish breeding program.
Nature Publishing Group
20 Sep 2011
Operation of the first ever airborne matter wave sensor in both 1-g and 0-g gravitational conditions
Nature Publishing Group
20 Sep 2011
Also in this press release: two populations in the US tend to outlive their often richer neighbours, read on to find out why.
Nature Publishing Group
20 Sep 2011
Also in this issue: plant microRNAs (miRNAs) contained in food can enter mammalian blood and tissues where they can then regulate the host’s genes
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
20 Sep 2011
The Photovoltaic Materials Unit of the National Institute for Materials Science set a new world record for the highest conversion efficiency in dye-sensitized solar cell under the Research Topic “Device Physics of Dye-sensitized Solar Cells”.
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
20 Sep 2011
High expectations for electric vehicles and energy storage
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
20 Sep 2011
Road to Compact, High Field NMR Using Oxide High Temperature Superconducting Materials
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
20 Sep 2011
An Important Contribution to Securing the Safety of Jet Engines and Gas Turbines for Power Generation
Waseda University
20 Sep 2011
Psychological Changes from the Viewpoint of Stock Prices and Housing Prices. By: Yuichiro Kawaguchi, Professor at the Faculty of Commerce, Waseda University
RIKEN
19 Sep 2011
A gene regulatory factor promotes long-term protection against infectious threats by effecting the maturation of a variety of immune cells
RIKEN
19 Sep 2011
Molecule-based memory devices edge closer with the development of supramolecular structures that act as tiny magnets
Nature Publishing Group
19 Sep 2011
Summaries of newsworthy papers: Imaging tumours at the operating table, mass extinctions, Laser-driven gamma-rays and more.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
16 Sep 2011
New ceramic chip antennas offer better performance and reliability for wireless applications using unlicensed spectrum