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International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
10 Mar 2010
In southwestern Morocco, research to conserve and develop a valuable but threatened forest resource – argan trees – has helped to dramatically boost the income of Berber women.
Nature Publishing Group
10 Mar 2010
Summaries of newsworthy papers: Relativity writ large; A genetic basis for domestication; The power of RNA sequencing; A versatile shape-shifting polymer; Prostate cancer therapy a double-edged sword; Complex immunology; Chlorine in the air; Putting a spin on electrical signal transmission and Chicken cells possess sexual identity
Nature Publishing Group
10 Mar 2010
In Nature China this week - A follow-up study shows that about one-tenth of the children who suffered renal failure because of the 2008 Chinese milk scandal still had problems after six months
Nature Publishing Group
10 Mar 2010
Data collected by seismic monitoring arrays in Japan and Germany provide the most detailed picture yet of the massive earthquake that caused the devastating Indian Ocean tsunami of 26 December 2004.
Asia Research News
10 Mar 2010
Research into biodiversity in environments across the world is more imortant than ever. Here we highlight the many experts and research projects on biodiversity and the environment including the effects of climate change and the discovery of new species. Experts are listed in this article.
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
10 Mar 2010
Centre of Excellence on Lightning Protection (CELP) Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) made a shocking discovery that 80 percent of buildings in Malaysia are not equipped with lightning protectors which fulfill standard requirements.
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
10 Mar 2010
Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) has appointed the Co Curriculum Centre of Universiti Putra Malaysia (PKK UPM) as the Operational Management Office to carry out the Training of Trainers (TOT) for Co Curriculum courses with credit (KKB) made compulsory to all Public Institutions in the country.
Universiti Sains Malaysia
10 Mar 2010
Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) will work in partnership with the Malaysian Productivity Corporation (MPC) to enhance productivity, innovation and competitiveness through the implementation of the Case Study Writing Programme and the effective training programme.
Universiti Sains Malaysia
10 Mar 2010
Researchers in Universiti Sains Malaysia created history when they discovered the site of the earliest civilization in Southeast Asia, dating back to the 2nd century in Sungai Batu near Lembah Bujang, Kedah.
Universiti Sains Malaysia
10 Mar 2010
Tan Sri Dr. Koh Tsu Koon, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department has proposed that Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) initiate a move to create a Special Secretariat of Volunteer Students for Celebrating Festivals.
Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)
10 Mar 2010
FRIM and SIRIM QAS International Sdn. Bhd. have signed an MOU to promote cooperation between the two parties to enhance the testing and certification services related to forestry and forest products.
Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)
10 Mar 2010
FRIM is showcasing some of the raw materials or feedstock, which have been researched and found to be suitable for the consideration of the industry, at the Malaysian International Furniture Fair (MIFF) at the Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC), Kuala Lumpur.
Universiti Sains Malaysia
07 Mar 2010
Penang, 3 March - Not only can this treatment module help to overcome the problem of vertigo but patients do not have to go to the hospital as they can carry out this treatment in the comfort of their own homes.
Nature Publishing Group
07 Mar 2010
Summaries of newsworthy papers: T cell maturation requires vitamin D and Variants associated with pediatric allergic disorder
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
05 Mar 2010
13th College emerged a winner inter-college Maulidur Rasul Procession organized by Unit of Zakat Management and Divinity, Student Affairs Division Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) and walked away with RM500 cash prize.
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
05 Mar 2010
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) beat other local universities and emerged top in the Webometrics Ranking Web of World Universities and 4icu.org University Web Ranking.
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
05 Mar 2010
The telecentre.org Foundation which improves the social and economic impact of grassroots telecentres around the world is pleased to announce that it has officially opened its doors today in the Philippines.
Universiti Sains Malaysia
05 Mar 2010
1 in every 10 people world-wide suffers from vertigo to the point where it affects their quality of life. In Malaysia, 1.9 million people are estimated to be suffering from the same problem and to date there is no comprehensive treatment to help them overcome their problem.
RIKEN
05 Mar 2010
Revealing genes linked to the inflammatory bowel disease ulcerative colitis may speed the development of treatments
RIKEN
05 Mar 2010
Geometric factors can have a strong influence on the seemingly random walk of objects across pores in a thin membrane
RIKEN
05 Mar 2010
The identification of a gene involved in steroid hormone signaling in plants could benefit agriculture and reduce atmospheric carbon dioxide
Nature Publishing Group
03 Mar 2010
Triassic fossil sheds light on dinosaur evolution; Stop laser uranium enrichment; Mitochondrial DNA diversity; Novel process influences energy-generating process; A stellar link to our Galaxy's halo; Mitochondria cause mayhem; A superconducting hydrocarbon and Keep it down in there!
Nature Publishing Group
03 Mar 2010
In Nature China this week: Researchers in Xiamen have created four chlorinated fullerenes featuring triple sequentially fused pentagons
RIKEN
03 Mar 2010
Protons, neutrons melt to produce ‘quark-gluon plasma’ at RHIC
RIKEN
03 Mar 2010
Researchers at RIKEN and Fukuoka University have pinpointed the mechanism responsible for early rejection of transplanted pancreatic islet cells in the treatment of type 1 diabetes, also known as juvenile diabetes.
RIKEN
03 Mar 2010
A novel technique for ultrahigh-precision simulation of cellular dynamics has enabled researchers to uncover a mechanism underlying a ubiquitous response process in eukaryotic cells.
RIKEN
03 Mar 2010
* Agreement to establish a Joint Center with the Max Planck Society (MPG)
* General agreement for cooperation with the Technical University of Munich (TUM)
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
03 Mar 2010
While only six decades old, federalism in India faces many of the same challenges as its more-established Canadian and American counterparts. Equalization, off-shore resource revenues, the environment, and urbanization are leading issues confronting the world’s largest federation.
Universiti Sains Malaysia
03 Mar 2010
The bad habits of Malaysian drivers who like to speed without considering the risks is one of the contributory factors for the high accident rate in the country.
Universiti Sains Malaysia
03 Mar 2010
The USM Health Campus became fully fully ISO certified when it received the MS ISO 9001:2008 certification from Moody International today.