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Springer Nature
30 Jul 2018
Researchers observe that red-fronted lemurs may chew on millipedes to rid themselves of intestinal parasites.
Asia Research News
26 Jul 2018
Superflexible aerogels are highly efficient absorbents, thermal insulators, and pressure sensors.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
26 Jul 2018
Professor You-Lin Xu, Dean of Faculty of Construction and Environment at PolyU, has been honoured with the International Association for Wind Engineering Senior Award (Davenport Medal) for his distinguished contributions to the field of wind engineering and bridge engineering in research, education, and application.
Asia Research News
26 Jul 2018
TechInnovation is the leading technology-industry brokerage event that enables enterprises to DISCOVER innovative technologies, CONNECT with new partners and COLLABORATE to bring new ideas and opportunities to market in the spirit of Open Innovation.
Institute for Integrated Cell-Material Sciences (iCeMS) at Kyoto University
23 Jul 2018
The table groups molecules according to the nano-shapes they form.
Tohoku University
23 Jul 2018
Ultrasound applied to the whole brain in mouse models helped improve cognitive dysfunction, and clinical trials are now underway to investigate if the treatment could help human patients with dementia.
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
23 Jul 2018
A low-cost method for collecting water from the atmosphere could be used to provide potable water to dry, inland regions.
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
23 Jul 2018
Volcanic eruptions in Mexico and the Philippines can lead to atmospheric changes that favor the ventilation of deep water in the Red Sea.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
18 Jul 2018
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) will join forces with Axis Therapeutics, a newly established joint venture by two global biopharmaceutical companies – Athenex, Inc. and Xiangxue Pharmaceutical, to foster the research and development of translational medicine by setting up a Joint Center for Immunotherapy.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
18 Jul 2018
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and Shenzhen University (SZU) will jointly set up The Greater Bay Area International Institute for Innovation (GBA I3) with an aim to develop the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau GBA into a world-class innovation hub.
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
18 Jul 2018
A membrane made of porous carbon-fiber structures grown on a porous ceramic substrate is more efficient at filtering seawater than existing similar membranes.
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
18 Jul 2018
Maintaining a balance between rising sea levels and soil accumulation will rely on careful management of coastal regions.
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
18 Jul 2018
The first quantification of wind energy in Saudi Arabia points to high wind power potential for many decades to come.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
18 Jul 2018
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), Peking University, the Beijing Municipal Government, and Shougang Group of Beijing jointly organised the “Global Youth Leaders Summit 2018” from 13 to 20 July — the first-ever multi-partite collaboration for youth development among universities, government and business sectors.
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
18 Jul 2018
South Korea's Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) held he 2018 UNIST-Harvard SEAS Summer Exchange Program from June 25 to July 13, 2018 for a thorough study of "Photovoltaic Cells" and "Energy Storage Systems".
Asia Research News
18 Jul 2018
The Digital Marketing Leaders Summit, hosted by Forward Leading Ltd., is returning to Singapore on September 12 & 13, at the spectacular Marina Bay Sands, Singapore’s landmark 5-star hotel.
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
16 Jul 2018
South Korea's Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) has been ranked as world's 5th best young university for citations.
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
16 Jul 2018
South Korea's Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) has signed MoUs with Eindhoven University of Technology and City, University of London in hoping to enhance and develop cooperation in the fields of science, higher education and technology.
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
15 Jul 2018
An international team of researchers, affiliated with UNIST has discovered that folding is an efficient strategy to incorporate large-area monolayer graphene films on polymer composites and that doing so improves mechanical reinforcement. Their work has been published in the prestigious journal, Advances Materials.
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
15 Jul 2018
A new study, affiliated with South Korea's Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) offers decisive proof that South Korea’s Ulsan city is affected by toxic substances contained in fine dust particles, regardless of the season.
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
13 Jul 2018
Korean researchers identified a mechanism for signaling brain nerve cells through excitatory synaptic binding proteins. The finding provides important clues to understanding the principles of synaptic nerve transmission and thus can be used to analyze the fundamental causes of brain diseases and treat them.
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
13 Jul 2018
South Korea's Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) and Woori Marine Co., Ltd. unveiled their first commercially launchable seawater battery for light buoy at the 19th IALA Conference Industrial Exhibition.
IOP Publishing
12 Jul 2018
Graphene coatings may offer the ability to control the water evaporation process from various surfaces, according to new research.
Tohoku University
12 Jul 2018
Although water is essential for plant growth, excessive amounts can waterlog and kill a plant. In South and Southeast Asia, where periodic flooding occurs during the rainy season, the water depth can reach several meters for many months.
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
12 Jul 2018
Understanding gas flames’ response to acoustic perturbations at high pressure should make next-generation turbines safer and more efficient.
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
12 Jul 2018
Investigations of prey patterns fail to explain why whale sharks aggregate off the coast of Saudi Arabia.
Institute for Integrated Cell-Material Sciences (iCeMS) at Kyoto University
12 Jul 2018
Researchers control the self-assembly of molecules to form an ultralight, porous gel. This could lead to wide-ranging applications for construction, aerospace, electronics and the environment.
Hokkaido University
12 Jul 2018
The inclusion of taxon-specific sensitivity to a shifting climate helps us understand species distributional responses to changes in climate.
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
11 Jul 2018
Software could transform underground imaging of fossil fuel reserves by providing unprecedented detail in record time.
Asia Research News
11 Jul 2018
Meeting will approve work programme for FY2018, including more than 20 regional research and capacity development projects in areas such as climate change and variability; biodiversity and ecosystems; natural resource utilization; disaster risk reduction, and others.