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National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
21 Nov 2018
Research into porous films made via the condensation of humid air could lead to materials with applications ranging from medicine to photovoltaics.
Tohoku University
21 Nov 2018
Tohoku University researchers are optimizing methods to produce useful compounds from biomass.
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
21 Nov 2018
Korean researchers have verified the correlation between Animals’ sensory nerve activation and behavioral changes caused by insulin secretion in a feeding state. The result provided a clue to identify the causes of unusual sensory organ changes due to insulin-related metabolic syndrome such as diabetes.
Hokkaido University
21 Nov 2018
Loss of a protein called TRIM29 promotes cancer cell invasion in a common type of skin cancer, suggesting a novel diagnostic marker and a possible therapeutic target.
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
20 Nov 2018
Materials that harvest heat and turn it into electricity could lead to more cost-effective devices.
Asia Research News
19 Nov 2018
Ujung Kulon National Park, Indonesia Releases New Photos and Video of Critically Endangered Species Seldom Seen in the Wild.
Tohoku University
19 Nov 2018
A variety of animals have male-specific ornament traits and these ornaments are favored by female choice. Which male traits are preferred by females often varies among females. Genetic mechanisms that create and maintain variations in female preference has been one of the central questions in evolutionary ecology.
Asia Research News
19 Nov 2018
Where business, technology and innovation collide in MTE Innovation Marketplace!
Asia Research News
19 Nov 2018
Forward Leading Is Hosting Digital Marketing Leaders Summit in Hong Kong this December
Asia Research News
19 Nov 2018
Forward Leading Will Bring Together 120 Data Experts Across Industries in Hong Kong This December
Asia Research News
15 Nov 2018
Asia's AI Agenda: Preliminary Results from the Survey
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
14 Nov 2018
Media are invited to attend a roundtable discussion on Nov. 19 about how Myanmar’s think tanks can better support policymakers, hosted by the International Development Research Centre and local partners.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
14 Nov 2018
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) reached strategic collaborative research framework agreements with China Resources Microelectronics Limited (CR Micro) and China Resources Life Science Industry Development Co., Ltd. (CR Life Science).
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
14 Nov 2018
Investigating plankton communities' reaction to rising water temperatures may improve modeling of marine ecosystem responses to global warming.
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
14 Nov 2018
Understanding the effect pressure has on soot production during fuel combustion could help reduce polluting emissions.
Asia Research News
14 Nov 2018
Innovation without Borders; Inventions that Impress
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
13 Nov 2018
Extended cooperation will focus on artificial intelligence research and applications with implications for the Greater Bay Area.
Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU)
13 Nov 2018
Researchers from the School of Chinese Medicine (SCM) at Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) have discovered that the natural compounds found in two orchid species can effectively lighten skin and protect it from damage.
Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU)
12 Nov 2018
The Gold Award goes to students from University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna while Best Documentary goes to the Film and Television Institute of India. Full list of winners is attached in the Appendix.
Tohoku University
12 Nov 2018
Tohoku University's Center for Innovative Integrated Electronic Systems (CIES), led by Professor Tetsuo Endoh (Graduate School of Engineering at Tohoku University) has announced success on a collaboration between CIES and semiconductor test equipment supplier Advantest Corporation.
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
12 Nov 2018
Korean researchers has developed a new hot embossing process technology that can freely imprint fine circuit patterns on flexible polymer substrate. The result is expected to be used in semiconductor process, wearable device & display industry.
Hokkaido University
12 Nov 2018
Scientists have discovered a novel method to synthesize furan-2,5-dicarboxylic acid (FDCA) in a high yield from a glucose derivative of non-food plant cellulose, paving the way for replacing petroleum-derived terephthalic acid with biomaterials in plastic bottle applications.
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
12 Nov 2018
Modeling shows that the Indian summer monsoon can trigger heatwaves and sandstorms on the Arabian Peninsula.
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
09 Nov 2018
A team of researchers have developed an artificial tactile sensor that mimics the ability of human skin to detect surface information, such as shapes, patterns and structures. This may be one step closer to making electronic devices and robots that can perceive sensations such as roughness and smoothness.
Institute for Integrated Cell-Material Sciences (iCeMS) at Kyoto University
07 Nov 2018
New research documents how modifications to RNA keep nerve junctions flexible.
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
07 Nov 2018
A new reconfigurable security solution outperforms currently available ones in protecting Internet of things (IoT) devices and data by exploiting edge computing.
07 Nov 2018
Researchers in Japan have found new good catalysts using unique "Heusler" alloys, following an interdisciplinary approach.
Asia Research News
07 Nov 2018
Call for Abstracts - deadline November 20, 2018
Asia Research News
07 Nov 2018
Keynote by IMDA Singapore. Reserve your spot!
Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU)
06 Nov 2018
HKBU researchers have partnered with a team from Tencent Machine Learning to create a new technique for training AI machines faster than ever before, while maintaining accuracy.