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Waseda University
06 Sep 2011
The largest ever pterosaur fossil discovered in Japan found in Tohuku
Nature Publishing Group
06 Sep 2011
Summary of newsworthy article: Infant behavior predicts adult brain activity
Waseda University
05 Sep 2011
Assoc. Prof. Yoshihiro Kitamura of Waseda University assesses the future of Japanese yen in the international financial market
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
05 Sep 2011
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has provided valuable opportunity for hundreds of freshmen to listen to the sharing of leaders of their chosen academic discipline
RIKEN
05 Sep 2011
Published in the August issue of Stem Cells, researchers at the RIKEN Omics Science Center found a way for future advances in regenerative medicine and more effective culturing techniques for human pluripotent stem cells.
Toyohashi University of Technology
05 Sep 2011
Toyohashi Tech researchers develop a low cost and efficient method for producing electrically conducting composites based on electrostatic adsorption of CNTs onto resin and ceramic particles for applications including enzymes and cosmetics.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
05 Sep 2011
The Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), a research institute of Singapore’s Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), puts Singapore into the Guinness Book of World Records with the world’s smallest working gear!
Nature Publishing Group
04 Sep 2011
Summaries of newsworthy papers: Medicine: Modified Mycobacterium offers new TB vaccine platform; Nature: Teaching old diabetes treatments new tricks; Geoscience: An imperfect analogue; Nature: Bird digits point out evolutionary changes; Genetics: Sequencing of colorectal tumors and more
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
02 Sep 2011
Research shows how to use infra-red laser to selectively separate cells
RIKEN
02 Sep 2011
The RIKEN Brain Science Institute (BSI) is seeking outstanding neuroscientists for tenure-track Team Leader positions (equivalent to U.S. Assistant or Associate Professor) and for a tenured Senior Team Leader position (equivalent to U.S. Full Professor)
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
02 Sep 2011
Collaborative study shows the mechanical properties of Carbon NanoFibers probes
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
02 Sep 2011
Researchers succeed to produce 3D atomic imaging of photoelectron holography.
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
02 Sep 2011
Research scientists at Tohoku University achieved atomic-level observation of the crystal growth process
RIKEN
02 Sep 2011
The first chemical complex consisting of rare earth metals and boron atoms produces unexpected results heralding new synthetic chemistry techniques
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
02 Sep 2011
Collaborative research discovered techniques to create fluorinated polymers on small scale
RIKEN
02 Sep 2011
Unique experimental approaches and persistence have paid off for researchers determined to resolve the structure of unstable nuclei at the RIKEN Nishina Center for Accelerator-Based Science
RIKEN
02 Sep 2011
Identification of enzymes critical to natural bacterial drug production points to shortcuts for building better therapeutic agents
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
02 Sep 2011
Research demonstrates new potential photovoltaic material
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
02 Sep 2011
Design optimization could help maximize the power conversion efficiency of thin-film silicon solar cells
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
02 Sep 2011
Simple templating technology allows researchers to stamp out materials that mimic the adhesive properties of gecko toes
Toyohashi University of Technology
01 Sep 2011
Toyohashi Tech researchers (Japan) develop magnonic crystal-based ultra-high sensitive magnetic fields sensors for monitoring heart and brain activity and room temperature.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
01 Sep 2011
A nanoparticle-infused film brings innovative lighting and display technologies closer to reality.
Nature Publishing Group
01 Sep 2011
Summaries of newsworthy papers: Disease: Novel therapeutic target for multiple sclerosis; Neuroscience: Coloured judgement
Asia Research News
01 Sep 2011
Rising demand for the dominant form of renewable energy worldwide – wood – could drive yet more acquisitions of land in developing countries where food insecurity is rising and land rights are weak, say researchers at the International Institute for Environment and Development.
Nature Publishing Group
01 Sep 2011
Summaries of newsworthy papers: Fossils: The earliest-known Acheulian hand-axes; Astrophysics: Black holes buddy-up in galaxy formation; Biology: Links between genetic and metabolic risk factors
Cancer: Therapy goes viral; Astrophysics: Twinkle, twinkle, low-mass star and more
Nature Publishing Group
01 Sep 2011
Summaries of newsworthy articles: Guiding light for glasses-free 3D display; Laser-induced condensation of water in air
Nature Publishing Group
01 Sep 2011
Summary of newsworthy article: Mutation clue to neurodevelopmental disorders in offspring of old dads
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
31 Aug 2011
The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) in association with the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) and AusAID have launched a project to assess influenza risks in light of recent policy changes in Southeast Asia that encourage small poultry farmers to concentrate their production activities in specific zones.
Asia Research News
31 Aug 2011
The latest issue of the British Embassy in Tokyo's Newsletter is now out and your entry into the world of Japanese science, technology and engineering.
Asia Research News
30 Aug 2011
Summary of Asia Manufacturing News, August edition: Honda to build motorcycle plant in Vietnam; Developments at Great Wall motor company ;SolidWorks software helps design 'super truck.'; New technique makes artificial bones more natural and other development stories