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King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
12 Dec 2017
High-speed communication systems based on ultraviolet radiation are now in sight.
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
12 Dec 2017
A design team, affiliated with South Korea’s Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)has once again been recognized for its design excellence in the 2017 Spark Design Awards.
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
12 Dec 2017
Franklin Bien, Professor in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Dean of Public Relations at South Korea’s Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), has been selected awarded the 2017 IEIE Awards.
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
12 Dec 2017
An international team of researchers, affiliated with South Korea’s Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) has presented a core technology for quantum photonic devices used in quantum information processing. Their work has been published in the November issue of the prestigious journal, Nano Letters.
The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS)
11 Dec 2017
The InterAcademy Partnership for Science, representing the world’s academies of science releases, a ‘Statement on Climate Change and Education’ endorsed by the majority of its member academies
Asia Research News
11 Dec 2017
First-ever collaborative study with the Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities (LKY CIC) at Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD)
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
08 Dec 2017
Researchers at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University have recently found that bacteria that carry the colistin resistance gene mcr-1 commonly exist in human and various types of food and environmental samples collected from Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
08 Dec 2017
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) today (7 December 2017) organised The Presidents’ Forum, a highlight event of its 80th anniversary celebration.
Asia Research News
08 Dec 2017
As Russia’s revolution celebrates its centenary, Dr Kalim Siddiqui draws comparisons with India’s push for independence.
Tohoku University
07 Dec 2017
As the genetic modification of mice is increasingly used in medical and biological research.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
06 Dec 2017
Food Safety and Technology Research Centre of the Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology, PolyU recently found that bacteria that carry the colistin resistance gene mcr-1 commonly exist in human and various types of food and environmental samples collected from Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland.
Tohoku University
06 Dec 2017
Using computer simulations, researchers are learning how lasers might be used to switch how electrons spin within magnetic materials, making room for faster magnetic memory devices.
Hokkaido University
06 Dec 2017
Researchers have identified a type of human leukocyte antigen (HLA) that is associated with the skin disease bullous pemphigoid (BP) in diabetic patients administered with DPP-4 inhibitory drugs.
Tohoku University
05 Dec 2017
The latest ImPACT Tough Robotics Challenge public demonstration featured practical applications, with fire fighters taking part and more integrated robots capable of complex tasks.
Tohoku University
05 Dec 2017
Researchers in Japan have proposed a more efficient method to reduce radioactive waste.
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
04 Dec 2017
A new soil classification, and tools to implement it, helps understanding of the properties of the ground underpinning geo-engineering projects.
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
04 Dec 2017
Large-area, two-dimensional semiconductors wired through transparent oxide conductors produce high-performance see-through electronics.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
04 Dec 2017
Optimized processing improves the mechanical strength and workability of magnesium alloy as a lighter alternative to aluminum alloy.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
04 Dec 2017
Thin films of a lead-free piezoelectric finally match the performance of the lead-bearing standard.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
04 Dec 2017
A theoretical model will allow systematic study of a promising class of peculiar quantum states.
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
01 Dec 2017
A research team in Korea has developed titanium dioxide-based photocatalyst with the highest efficiency in the world that converts carbon dioxide into methane. The result is expected to be applied to technologies to reduce and reuse carbon dioxide.
Hokkaido University
30 Nov 2017
Mathematical models have proven the risk of the on-going pneumonic plague epidemic in Madagascar spreading elsewhere in the world is limited, with the estimated number of exported cases staying below 0.1 person in each country between August 1 and October 17.
Qatar University
29 Nov 2017
A research team from the Gas Processing Center (GPC) at Qatar University College of Engineering (QU-CENG) synthesized new nanocatalysts and improved existing ones via modern preparation techniques.
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
29 Nov 2017
A research team of Energy Science and Engineering at Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science & Technology (DGIST), South Korea, has unveiled a new high-performance photodiode that reduces thickness to one-sixth of conventional silicon photodiodes.
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
29 Nov 2017
A group of students, affiliated with South Korea's Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) has won the first place at 2017 Future Mobility Idea Competition, hosted by Hyundai Motor Group.
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
29 Nov 2017
South Korea's Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) has recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of UNISPARK, the on-campus innovation hub for student entrepreneurs on Nov. 17, 2017.
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
29 Nov 2017
Three researchers, affiliated with South Korea's Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) ranked in the top 1% in their felds globally.
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
29 Nov 2017
Sam H. Noh, Professor and Dean of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), has been honored as a Distinguished Member of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM).
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
29 Nov 2017
A team of Korean researchers, affiliated with South Korea's Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), has presented a new synthetic protocol to produce three-dimensional porous organic materials in the blink of an eye, like firing bullets.
University of Malaya
28 Nov 2017
The Malaysian Concrete Canoe Competition (MCCC) 2017 was held on 25th and 26th November. The event aims at creating opportunity for civil engineering students to gain hands-on experience in innovative concrete mix designs. During the event, the longest concrete canoe was built and has been registered in the Malaysia Book of Record.