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Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
19 Apr 2018
Perovskite-based solar cells reach a record 22.1% energy conversion rate, thanks to a new fabrication method.
Tohoku University
19 Apr 2018
Dwarf galaxies and star-containing halos found 25 million light years away from Earth hint at how these halos are formed.
Asia Research News
19 Apr 2018
Where machine learning meets artificial intelligence. The rise of intelligent machines to make sense of data.
Asia Research News
18 Apr 2018
A brand-new initiative that aims to bring together regional innovators, startups, and potential investors, alongside healthcare providers, government agencies and enterprise vendors to uncover new learnings, support new technologies, and shift the health paradigm.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
18 Apr 2018
A specially designed spectacle lens developed by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) was found to have slowed down myopia progress by 60% in participating children, and 21.5% of them had their myopic progression halted completely. This lens will be launched in summer this year.
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
18 Apr 2018
A new malaria metabolic model may uncover better ways to treat a highly deadly disease.
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
18 Apr 2018
A porous cerium-based coating boosts the durability of oxygen-forming catalysts while maintaining their inherent water-splitting activity.
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
18 Apr 2018
An innovative chemical reactor for depositing semiconductors at very high temperatures draws on the strength of Saudi Arabia’s chemical industry.
Asia Research News
18 Apr 2018
A Unique Movement - Uniting Talents from Multiple Disciplines
Institute of Transformative Bio-Molecules (WPI-ITbM), Nagoya University
18 Apr 2018
Discovery of an anti-aging supplement that reduces jet lag in mice.
Asia Research News
17 Apr 2018
New Tissue Engineering Project House established in Singapore
Market for tissue engineering materials growing by 30 percent a year
Evonik focuses on specialty materials for health and medical applications
Asia Research News
17 Apr 2018
3 Co-located Conferences | 300+ Senior Pharma Attendees | 60+ Expert Speakers
Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU)
17 Apr 2018
A delegation from Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) won top prizes, including three Gold Medals with Congratulations of Jury, one Gold Medal, and an award of excellence from Romania, at the 46th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva held in Switzerland from 11 to 14 April 2018.
Nagoya University
17 Apr 2018
Nagoya University-centered researchers first in world to determine crystal structure of gastric proton pump responsible for gastric acid secretion.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
17 Apr 2018
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) will launch a free MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) entitled “Industry 4.0: How to Revolutionize your Business” on the edX platform, a non-profit online learning destination founded by Harvard and MIT, starting from 27th February 2018 (Tuesday).
Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU)
17 Apr 2018
The School of Business of Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) will jointly launch Hong Kong’s first taught master’s degree in Entrepreneurship and Global Marketing (MScEGM) in September 2018 with leading French business school Grenoble École de Management.
Qatar University
16 Apr 2018
Large doses of a sperm protein that is ineffective in infertile males can be injected directly into eggs to kick-start fertilization, giving couples hope of conceiving.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
16 Apr 2018
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has brought glory to Hong Kong by winning 9 prizes, namely the Grand Prize (overall championship), one Grand Award, three Special Gold Medals, and four Gold Medals, at the 46th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva.
Nagoya University
16 Apr 2018
Researchers led by Nagoya University have revealed that deficiency of the innate immune adaptor TRIF significantly shortened survival time of ALS mice. This study uncoves the new roles of innate immunity in ALS pathomechanism and provides a clue to develop a new therapeutic approach for protecting ALS motor neurons.
Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU)
13 Apr 2018
The School of Chinese Medicine of Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) recently launched the territory’s first “Chinese Medical Formulae Images Database” in collaboration with the University Library.
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
13 Apr 2018
Findings on how parasites cope with stress on a cellular level could aid the development of drugs that combat leishmaniasis, a tropical disease neglected by the pharmaceutical industry.
Hokkaido University
13 Apr 2018
Heat and cold waves affect people with certain health conditions differently, highlighting the need for tailored public service risk communication.
Springer Nature
13 Apr 2018
Researchers show how a fish species in Lake Tanganyika works together to secure additional food sources.
Springer Nature
13 Apr 2018
New data reveal that female Japanese macaques bathe in hot springs to lower stress from cold weather.
Springer Nature
13 Apr 2018
Research shows that rats can detect tuberculosis in children with higher accuracy than standard microscopy tests.
Asia Research News
12 Apr 2018
Jan Reichelt, Kopernio Co-founder and European tech entrepreneur, to join Clarivate Analytics as Managing Director, Web of Science.
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
12 Apr 2018
A large middle class in Thailand and Indonesia is demanding more environmental protection; something not happening in other developing South-East Asian nations.
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
12 Apr 2018
A risk-based optimization scheme boosts confidence and profitability for future mixed-technology power plants.
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
12 Apr 2018
Standalone power modules that harvest and convert vibrations from their surroundings into electricity could soon fuel future microsystems.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
10 Apr 2018
Shopping well-fitting clothes online or making bespoke garments can be done more easily with the intelligent 3D human modelling technology developed by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), which digitally reconstructs the shape and size of a person accurately from two full body photographs within 5-10 seconds.