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Kavli Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe (Kavli IPMU)
04 Aug 2017
Kavli IPMU's Mark Hartz announces first indication of CP violation by neutrinos.
Hokkaido University
04 Aug 2017
A protein which protects the fetus during pregnancy, HLA-G1, shows high potential for treating atopic dermatitis and other related diseases.
University of Malaya
03 Aug 2017
University of Malaya’s researcher, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Loh Siew Yim, presented on the emerging field of cancer survivorship. International health science experts were invited to share their expertise, ideas and initiatives to bring about innovative changes to the field of health sciences in Malaysia and in the Asia-Pacific region.
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
03 Aug 2017
Mangrove trees, particularly their leaf litter, filter copper out of soil and water in Indonesia.
Nagoya University
03 Aug 2017
A team at Nagoya University, Japan, has shed light on how distinct sensory neural pathways function in “feeling” changes in temperature in the environment on the one hand, and actually responding to these changes, such as seeking a cooler or warmer site, on the other.
Asia Research News
03 Aug 2017
First instalment of a global white paper was released and launched at the Facilities Management Conference. It expounds on eight key trends which are set to take Asia by storm over the near future until 2025 and outlines integral areas for facilities management organisations and professionals.
University of Malaya
03 Aug 2017
Nurul Syafika binti Amir Hamzah, a double Master's Degree student from University of Malaya, won 3rd place in the Graduate Student category for APRU Global Health Program Conference Student Poster Contest.
Tohoku University
31 Jul 2017
An international team of researchers from Thailand, USA and Japan, has conducted a thorough study of an exotic behavior of material called “noncentrosymmetric antiferromagnet.”
University of Malaya
31 Jul 2017
Researchers from University of Malaya and China Agricultural University painstakingly searched for all bats’ records in Peninsular Malaysia and found records for 110 species. This first comprehensive list of bat species found in Peninsular Malaysia has been published in the scientific journal PLOS ONE recently.
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
30 Jul 2017
A nature-based technique paves the way for cheaper and environmentally friendly liquid-repellent materials.
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
30 Jul 2017
Modeling leads to a better understanding of the role El Niño plays in increasing rainfall along the Red Sea coast.
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)
28 Jul 2017
A research team led by Prof SUN Fei, Assistant Professor of Chemical & Biological Engineering at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), has created a new protein-based stimuli-responsive smart hydrogel that could open doors for future material biology and biomedical applications.
The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS)
28 Jul 2017
IAP for Health, a component network of the InterAcademy Partnership (IAP) is pleased to announce the launch of a new book: ‘Exploring Traditional Medicine: Report of a symposium’.
The book contains 24 case studies from 16 countries, with each case study having been identified by an academy member of IAP.
University of Malaya
28 Jul 2017
University of Malaya’s ethnomusicologist Loo Fung Ying and Universiti Putra Malaysia’s musicologist Loo Fung Chiat discussed how national unity can be emphasized in multicultural Malaysia through local performing arts by delving into the International Champion Kun Seng Keng Lion Dance troupe.
Nagoya University
28 Jul 2017
A research group in Nagoya University developed a high-speed cell sorting method of large cells with high-viability using dual on-chip pumps.
Hokkaido University
28 Jul 2017
A molecule produced by insulating glial cells facilitates the functional wiring of brain cells involved in motor coordination.
University of Malaya
27 Jul 2017
Researchers from the Ageing and Age-Associated Disorders Research Group, University of Malaya, were among the member of Dementia Prevention and Enhanced Care (DePEC), one of the recipient for this prestigious award from National Institute of Health Research (NIHR).
Asia Research News
27 Jul 2017
Learn about the latest tech driven consumer trends for 2017 at Convergence, the Emerging Technology Innovation Conference & Expo
Asia Research News
27 Jul 2017
Themed Discover, Connect, Collaborate, TechInnovation will feature 140 exhibitors showcasing over 400 enabling technologies.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
26 Jul 2017
Twenty-five graduating students at the Institute of Textiles and Clothing (ITC) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) featured their creative designs at the PolyU Fashion Show 2017.
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
25 Jul 2017
A South Korean researcher, affiliated with Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology has recently been listed in the 2017 "Highly Prolific Authors" for Nano Letters by ACS Publications.
Tohoku University
25 Jul 2017
Researchers have developed a new synthesis route for alternative catalysts of noble metals.
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
25 Jul 2017
South Korea's Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology has presented a new cost-efficient way to produce inorganic-organic hybrid perovskite solar cells (PSCs) which sets a new world-record efficiency performance of 22.1 %.
Hokkaido University
25 Jul 2017
Crystals made from gold complexes change color as they change structure from “chiral” to “achiral” when ground.
Institute for Integrated Cell-Material Sciences (iCeMS) at Kyoto University
24 Jul 2017
A new flexible material changes its porous nature when exposed to light.
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
24 Jul 2017
3D-printed, disposable sensors capable of detecting noxious gases and changes in temperature and humidity, could revolutionize environmental monitoring.
Institute of Transformative Bio-Molecules (WPI-ITbM), Nagoya University
24 Jul 2017
Scientists at Nagoya University have developed a new way to make stimuli-responsive materials in a predictable manner. They used this method to design a new material, a mixture of carbon nanorings and iodine, which conducts electricity and emits white light when exposed to electricity.
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)
24 Jul 2017
Are density distributions of the vast universe and the nature of smallest particles related? In a recent research, scientists from HKUST and Harvard University revealed the connection between those two aspects, and argued that our universe could be used as a particle physics "collider" to study the high energy particle physics.
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
23 Jul 2017
Plants can reprogram their genetic material to mount a defensive response against pathogens, which may have applications for agriculture.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
21 Jul 2017
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)’s Institute of Textiles and Clothing (ITC) staged its annual Master of Arts Graduation Fashion Show last week (11 July) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.