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The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
11 Sep 2018
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has received a generous donation of HK$100 million from Ir Dr Otto Poon Lok-to, Founder and Chairman of ATAL Engineering Group, in the name of Otto Poon Charitable Foundation.
Nagoya University
11 Sep 2018
Collaboration between Nagoya University and Cornell University develops improved model to assess the ability of black carbon to warm the Earth's atmosphere.
11 Sep 2018
A novel cosmetic product, designed to fill small to moderate facial scars, has shown promise in covering such deformities in a small group of patients.
Asia Research News
11 Sep 2018
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Hokkaido University
10 Sep 2018
Scientists have developed a photoelectrode that can harvest 85 percent of visible light in a 30 nanometers-thin semiconductor layer between gold layers, converting light energy 11 times more efficiently than previous methods.
Institute for Integrated Cell-Material Sciences (iCeMS) at Kyoto University
10 Sep 2018
How cells arrange themselves into precise tissue structures like wings is a response, and a resistance, to global mechanical patterning in a tissue.
07 Sep 2018
How and why human-unique characteristics such as highly social behavior, languages and complex culture have evolved is a long-standing question. A research team led by Tohoku University in Japan has revealed the evolution of a gene related to such human-unique psychiatric traits.
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
07 Sep 2018
Korean researchers have developed a high-reliability artificial electronic synaptic device that simulates neurons and synapses. The finding is expected to be utilized in the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and brain-like semiconductors.
Nagoya University
07 Sep 2018
Researchers at Nagoya University, Japan, have developed a spontaneous polymer network synthesis that allowed for the preparation of gels containing narrow molecular weight distribution polymers. The gel networks showed swelling properties that were responsive to temperature and solvent concentration.
Asia Research News
07 Sep 2018
Converging the latest cancer discoveries around the world, FCS 2018 promises ground-breaking and innovative insights into cancer research. Join us and learn from the foremost cancer experts as they share their newest findings.
Springer Nature
06 Sep 2018
Genetic study shows that Javan lutung monkeys have a poor sense of taste.
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
05 Sep 2018
An analysis of the chemical signals sent out by rice plants under attack by the brown planthopper could help in natural control of this insect pest.
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
05 Sep 2018
Simultaneously modeling of air pollutants and weather under extreme conditions highlights the potential for serious health risks.
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
05 Sep 2018
While drones scan beaches to assess plastic litter, microplastics are found in the digestive tracts of one in every six Red Sea fish.
Hokkaido University
05 Sep 2018
An improvement to the catalyst that converts methane to syngas could lead to a more economical process.
Asia Research News
04 Sep 2018
~ British Heart Foundation to tackle the suffering and devastation caused by heart and circulatory diseases with historic research award ~
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
04 Sep 2018
Better understanding of the wetting characteristics of phosphorene could pave the way for new applications in biological engineering.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
04 Sep 2018
Using deep-learning techniques to locate potential human activities in videos.
Asia Research News
04 Sep 2018
Only 3 days left to submit your nominations for MIT Technology Review’s list of 10 Innovators Under 35 from Southeast Asia, Taiwan, Australia, New Zealand and Hong Kong SAR. Deadline: Friday, 7th September.
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
03 Sep 2018
The 2018 Genome Expo was held at South Korea's Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) from August 31 to September 1, 2018.
Asia Research News
03 Sep 2018
The technology-brokerage event will be held at Marina Bay Sands from 18 to 19 of September, with the food innovation track returning this year.
Asia Research News
03 Sep 2018
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Asia Research News
03 Sep 2018
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Duke-NUS Medical School
01 Sep 2018
International study develops innovative method to discover new anti-epileptic drug in record time, with potential to do the same for other diseases.
Asia Research News
30 Aug 2018
ASEAN and China’s partnership in the areas of innovation and technology is set to deepen when the Singapore Week of Innovation & Technology (SWITCH) returns for its third edition this year.
Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute(ETRI)
30 Aug 2018
Korea’s Electronic and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) will present some of their innovative advancements this week at Internationale Funkausstellung (IFA), the world’s largest consumer electronics trade show.
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
30 Aug 2018
An team of researchers, affiliated with South Korea's Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) has introduced a novel method that can solve issues associated with the thickness of the photoactive layers in OSCs.
30 Aug 2018
A team of researchers have discovered that terahertz (THz) wave irradiation activates the filamentation of actin protein.
Asia Research News
30 Aug 2018
Japan's largest B-to-B trade show specialised in pharmaceutical R&D and manufacturing concluded with huge success.
Hokkaido University
29 Aug 2018
Global commercial fish stocks could provide more food and profits in the future, despite warming seas, if adaptive management practices are implemented. Even so, yields for nearly half of the species analyzed are projected to fall below today’s levels.