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Tohoku University
31 Oct 2016
Madako, which means 'common octopus' in Japanese, referred to Octopus vulgaris for over a century, but a study has found the Japanese common octopus is in fact a different species, Octopus sinensis.
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
31 Oct 2016
A team of international researchers, affiliated with Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), South Korea, has discovered how African clawed frogs got extra pair of genes.
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
31 Oct 2016
Researchers at the University of Tokyo continue to discover new ways to improve the effectiveness of nanoparticles as biomedical tools.
Asia Research News
27 Oct 2016
Masagos Zulkilfli, Singapore's Minister for the Environment and Water Resources, announced that Singapore has launched the world's largest floating solar photovoltaic (PV) cell test-bed, and the region’s first large-scale, offshore power grid system.
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
27 Oct 2016
The completion ceremony of the 2nd phase of construction at Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology, South Korea, takes place on October 18, 2016. With these new additions, UNIST prepares to take off as a world-leading research-focused institution.
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
27 Oct 2016
According to JoongAng Daily, a South-Korean-based newspaper's 2016 University Assessment, the Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), South Korea, has been placed fourth for natural science and seventh for engineering.
Asia Research News
27 Oct 2016
Going beyond just showcasing the technologies themselves, EduTECH Asia focuses on how tech is enabling a radical transformation of the education sector from pedagogy to curriculum design to facilities requirements.
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
26 Oct 2016
Tin selenide is an effective host for storing sodium ions, making it a promising material for sodium ion batteries.
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
26 Oct 2016
New heights reached for solids that capture carbon dioxide at low concentrations in gas mixtures.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
26 Oct 2016
Significantly improves suspension performance and collect suspension energy.
Asia Research News
26 Oct 2016
With increasing talks on sustainable growth and adoption of renewable energy, there is a pressing need for Asia to implement solutions to increase energy access.
Asia Research News
26 Oct 2016
Although remarkable progress has been made to improve energy access in recent years, close to half a billion people living in the Asia Pacific region still lack access to electricity. An estimated 350 million are concentrated in South Asia alone, she said. This further entrenches the poverty cycle.
Hokkaido University
25 Oct 2016
The African clawed frog’s ancestor inherited one set of chromosomes each from two different species and doubled its whole genome some 18 million years ago, according to an international research team.
Hokkaido University
25 Oct 2016
Researchers have found Mendel’s Stay-Green gene encodes an enzyme that extracts magnesium from chlorophyll, adding clarity to understanding how the pigment degrades.
Asia Research News
25 Oct 2016
It was announced by Minister for Trade and Industry (Industry) S Iswaran at the Singapore International Energy Week 2016.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
21 Oct 2016
A fast and relatively simple attack on second generation digital mobile phone communications highlights the need to update security on older mobile networks.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
21 Oct 2016
Nanoparticle drugs can make it easier for medications to reach their targets.
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
21 Oct 2016
Researchers from Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) have succeeded in creating a green technology Nano-Emulsion Formulation of Saponin, which is an environmental-friendly poisonous pesticide to kill apple snails that have been destroying agricultural produce, especially rice crops.
Nagoya University
20 Oct 2016
Japanese researchers have developed a new approach for obtaining functional surfaces consisting of organized polymers.
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
19 Oct 2016
Smart bandage technology provides instant updates on the condition of chronic wounds through a mobile phone app.
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
19 Oct 2016
A clean, green, metal-free approach to making high-performance polycarbonates.
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
19 Oct 2016
Researchers in South Korea have developed the world’s first artificial basilar membrane that mimics the cochlear function by application of the genetic principle of frictional electricity.
Asia Research News
18 Oct 2016
In a few weeks’ time, cancer experts from all over the world will be heading to University Cultural Centre in NUS to attend FCS 2016. These cancer experts include Nobel Laureate Professor Tomas Lindahl and Keynote speakers – Professors William Kaelin and Michael Karin.
Hokkaido University
18 Oct 2016
A team of Hokkaido University researchers has established a method for capturing live, three-dimensional, high-resolution images deep within the skin of living mice, casting light on the precise manner in which cells divide to maintain the thick outer layer of skin.
Hokkaido University
18 Oct 2016
Virus Researchers Descend Upon Sapporo to Address Rising Global Viral Threats.
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
17 Oct 2016
Combining a sugar derived from crab and shrimp shells with nanomaterials could lead to applications that enhance bone regeneration and wound healing.
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
17 Oct 2016
A DGIST research team led by Professor Su-Il In, who developed acupuncture needles combined with nanotechnology, was recognized as the world’s first application of this technology. This development is expected to open new directions in the oriental medicine research field.
Hokkaido University
17 Oct 2016
Hokkaido University researchers have discovered that a nonsteroid anti-inflammatory drug used for treating colds suppresses the spread of bladder cancers and reduces their chemoresistance in mice, raising hopes of a future cure for advanced bladder cancers.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
17 Oct 2016
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)’s proprietary optical fibre sensing technology in monitoring railway has been adopted overseas, for the first time, in metro lines in Singapore.
Asia Research News
17 Oct 2016
NanoDelivery 2017 will be held in Osaka, Japan, May 29-31, 2017.