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Hokkaido University
Hokkaido University
28 Dec 2017
Charcoal remains after a forest fire help decompose fine roots in the soil, potentially accelerating CO2 emissions in boreal forests.
Distinguished Professor Sang Il Seok 1
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
26 Dec 2017
Distinguished Professor Sang Il Seok at South Korea's Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) has been awarded 2017 Korea Scientists Awards, the Nobel Prize of S. Korea.
Professor Jeong Beom Kim 1
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
26 Dec 2017
Professor Jeong Beom Kim, founder of SuPine Therapeutics Co., Ltd. at South Korea's Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) has been selected to receive an award from the Korean Ministry of SMEs and Startups.
Professor Gun-Ho Kim
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
26 Dec 2017
RecensMedical Inc., a venture company at South Korea's Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) has been selected as the first investment enterprise of U-TECH Valley by the Korea Technology Finance Corporation.
Professor Guntae Kim 1
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
26 Dec 2017
An joint research team, affiliated with South Korea's Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) has introduced the Hybrid-SOEC system with highest reported electrochemical performance in hydrogen production.
Professor Ho Ri Moon 2
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
26 Dec 2017
An international team of researchers, affiliated with South Korea's Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) has succeeded in developing a novel deuterium separation method, using a special class of metal organic frameworks (MOFs) whose pore dimensions change upon gas adsorption.
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
26 Dec 2017
A research team from Korea succeeded develop mass spectrometry imaging system to analyze living biological samples in the atmospheric pressure environment at resolution of 3 several micrometers. The approach could be applied in molecular biology and medical diagnosis fields.
Hokkaido University
Hokkaido University
26 Dec 2017
Scientists have revealed more details of the molecular mechanism behind neuronal cell death in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a step forward to find ways to control progression of the disease.
Schematic of microRNA extraction using nanowires
Nagoya University
25 Dec 2017
Researchers centered at Nagoya University develop a nanowire device able to detect microscopic levels of urinary markers potentially implicated in cancer
Hokkaido University
Hokkaido University
25 Dec 2017
Hokkaido University researchers have uncovered a cellular protein that stabilizes a tumor promoting signaling pathway, suggesting a new target to treat prostate cancer.
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21 Dec 2017
Call for Abstracts - Abstract Deadline: January 20, 2018 (Extended). Manuscript Deadline: May 15, 2018
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King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
20 Dec 2017
Some species of fish have special adaptive mechanisms that could improve their chances of surviving the greenhouse effect.
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King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
20 Dec 2017
Creating teardrop-like gas cavities around metal spheres enables practically friction-free travel through liquids.
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King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
20 Dec 2017
Trapping molecules on custom-designed porous surfaces becomes easier with a new model that unifies previous theories of adsorption.
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King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
20 Dec 2017
Tailor-made membranes offer a cleaner method for the industrial-scale separation of chemical mixtures, says Suzana Nunes. But first we need to make their manufacture greener.
The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS)
20 Dec 2017
Ugandan conservation leader Caroline Asiimwe is engaging the local population in a cooperative approach to preserve wildlife from illegal activities and ensure healthy ecosystems in her country.
The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS)
20 Dec 2017
The Argentine scientist and TWAS Fellow shed new light on the origins of one of the world’s most prolific mountain ranges, and is continuing to research the complex history of South America’s ancient landscapes.
The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS)
20 Dec 2017
As 2017 comes to a close, TWAS has named the winners of some its most prestigious prizes. One is a geoscientist whose works supports awareness of geological hazards in the Andes. Others focus on health, medicinal plants and novel theories of human economic behaviour.
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University of Malaya
20 Dec 2017
A group of researchers from University of Malaya, Malaysia and Plymouth Marine Laboratory, United Kingdom are working on a 2-year project entitled “Using Nexus Thinking to Empower Community-based Management of Mangrove Fisheries”, which aims to advance the application of nexus thinking for sustainable management of mangrove fishery resources.
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19 Dec 2017
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The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
18 Dec 2017
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has named the premises of the School of Hotel and Tourism Management after a pioneer Hong Kong hotelier, the late Mr Chan Chak-fu, and his wife Mrs Esther Chan Wong Chi-lan in appreciation of the family’s significant contributions to PolyU’s hospitality and tourism management education.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
15 Dec 2017
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University announced the collaboration with the Joint Institute for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, a centre of excellence established by the United States Food and Drug Administration and the University of Maryland, to provide science-based food safety training in Hong Kong and Shenzhen recognized by FDA.
Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU)
14 Dec 2017
The toxic nature of chemotherapy poses a great challenge to clinical treatment of cancer. A team of scholars from the School of Chinese Medicine (SCM) of Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) devoted their efforts to the development of a new generation of smart anti-cancer drug molecules.
Brittle Stars inspire new generation robots able to adapt to physical damage
Tohoku University
14 Dec 2017
The invention of a robot made to adapt to unexpected physical damage is a significant breakthrough for machines made to function in tough environments.
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Asia Research News
13 Dec 2017
Entomologist Gets First-ever Footage of the Lost Species in Primeval Jungles of Malaysia.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
13 Dec 2017
A theoretical model will allow systematic study of a promising class of peculiar quantum states.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
13 Dec 2017
Understanding how a fly modulates its feeding behavior could help fight obesity.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
13 Dec 2017
A milk protein contained in gastro-resistant microcapsules could be used to give foods cancer-fighting, immune-boosting properties.
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University of Malaya
13 Dec 2017
The Senior Connect Group is formed to promote health through social participation in a residential area. The researchers provide empathetic listening skill training for the seed group in the community. Three aspects were identified to increase awareness and mutual support: (1) prevention through education (2) medic alert (3) rehabilitative support.
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King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
12 Dec 2017
Silicon microelectronics and biomedical fields could benefit from a safe and cost-effective way to synthesize nanoparticles.