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Tohoku University
22 Nov 2016
Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine and Tohoku Medical Megabank Organization (ToMMo) are pleased to announce the published results of a study into why air pollutants cause some people to be more susceptible to atopic dermatitis, a kind of skin inflammation.
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Tohoku University
22 Nov 2016
Scientists studying the Chicxulub crater have shown how the impact of large asteroids deform rocks in a way that may have produced habitats for early life.
Direct catalytic asymmetric introduction of non-protected amino groups at the α-position of carbonyl compounds.
Institute of Transformative Bio-Molecules (WPI-ITbM), Nagoya University
22 Nov 2016
A team of organic chemists at ITbM Nagoya University, Japan, has developed a new reaction to directly install amines into carbonyl compounds using their unique phase-transfer catalyst.
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Hokkaido University
21 Nov 2016
A team of Hokkaido University scientists has unraveled a 150-year-old mystery surrounding the surface melting of ice crystals in subzero environments by using an advanced optical microscope.
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Hokkaido University
21 Nov 2016
Hokkaido University researchers have developed a symmetry-recognition system for the surface of the human back that can three-dimensionally detect the early stages of idiopathic scoliosis, a type of spinal deformity, without the help of a specialist doctor.
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19 Nov 2016
The Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology (SIMTech) and SELECTBIO invite you to join us for 4th Annual Lab-on-a-Chip Asia - Microfluidics, Point-of-Care Diagnostics, Organ-on-a-Chip taking place on the 5-6 December at Academia within the Singapore General Hospital Campus.
The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS)
18 Nov 2016
A detailed new report surveys a broad cross-section of biotechnology work across developing countries, revealing steady growth in fields tied to human well-being worldwide.
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
18 Nov 2016
The president of the Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), South Korea, has announced its action plan for the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
18 Nov 2016
Two faculty members at the Ulsan National Science and Technology (UNIST), South Korea, are some of the the world’s most highly cited researchers in the sciences and social sciences, according to the new Thomson-Reuters list published online this month.
The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS)
18 Nov 2016
M.N. Hounkonnou receives honour for high-impact research and commitment to mathematics education.
The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS)
18 Nov 2016
The Chinese scientist developed innovative nano-sized materials that could be used to clean water, deliver medicine and improve batteries.
The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS)
18 Nov 2016
Nepali biomaterial scientist Bijay Singh is awarded the 2016 Atta-ur-Rahman Prize for the development of new biomaterials and carrier substances that allow precise drug, gene and vaccine delivery on cellular targets.
The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS)
18 Nov 2016
Marian Nkansah is involved in heavy-metal screening research in Ghana, helping raise awareness of dangerous elements in food, drink and the environment.
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
18 Nov 2016
A recent research from South Korea has developed 'Silica-Protective-Layer' strategy for high performance hydrogen fuel cell catalyst.
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Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
18 Nov 2016
A new study, affiliated with Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), South Korea, has presented new ways to produce road-ready diesel fuel from carbon dioxide (CO2).
Hokkaido University
Hokkaido University
18 Nov 2016
The consortium will comprise 16 space agencies and universities from nine Asian nations, including Japan.
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The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
17 Nov 2016
Insight into the role of a three-ring ligand may improve palladium-catalyzed reactions used for synthesizing organic products.
Hokkaido University
Hokkaido University
16 Nov 2016
The first Internationalization Strategies Advisory Service (ISAS) Learning Badge Award was handed to Hokkaido University by President Dzulkifli Abdul Razak of the International Association of Universities (IAU) on November 14, 2016.
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Hokkaido University
16 Nov 2016
Researchers in Japan and Russia have found some snail species that counterattack predators by swinging their shells, suggesting the importance of predator-prey interactions in animal evolution.
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King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
15 Nov 2016
Standardized reporting of energy conversion efficiency could help to develop photocatalysts to produce renewable fuels.
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National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
15 Nov 2016
A research team in Japan developed a technique to quantitatively evaluate the internal magnetic structure of permanent magnet materials using a neutron beam.
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The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
15 Nov 2016
A researcher team led at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) evaluated the impact of weather changes on tourists’ behaviour and their level of satisfaction while visiting Hong Kong.
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Tohoku University
15 Nov 2016
Researchers at Tohoku University have revealed multiple functions of visual attention, the process of selecting important information from retinal images.
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
15 Nov 2016
The National Institute for Materials Science, Japan, will launch a new program that invites research groups—consisting of faculty members and students from universities, graduate schools or technical colleges throughout Japan—to NIMS, and supports them with traveling and accommodation expenses.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
14 Nov 2016
Presided over by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) Council Chairman Mr Chan Tze-ching and President Professor Timothy W. Tong, the 22nd Congregation held on 12 November 2016.
Growth of pollen tube towards the ovule.
Institute of Transformative Bio-Molecules (WPI-ITbM), Nagoya University
12 Nov 2016
Plant biologists at ITbM have made a key discovery that the contents in pollen tubes alone can increase the size of seeds, without the need for fertilization. This finding may be useful in developing crops, which can develop seeds under unfavorable environmental conditions where fertilization does not readily occur.
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Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
11 Nov 2016
Management and nutritional strategies are needed to protect livestock from heat stress resulting from climate change, according to a review paper published in the Pertanika Journal of Tropical Agricultural Science.
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King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
09 Nov 2016
Sophisticated statistical methods can detect ozone pollution hot spots and monitor instrument failure.
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Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)
09 Nov 2016
A researcher in South Korea has created a life-size humanoid telepresence robot on a drone platform, which allows users a virtual flight experience and an opportunity to interact with people at remote locations.
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Tohoku University
09 Nov 2016
An international team of researchers has revealed the intricate relation between how the systems remember their past and their complex energy landscapes.