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Zelinsky Institute of Organic Chemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences
29 May 2015
Researchers in Russia have developed a waste-free and cost-effective approach for preparing complex organic molecules and revealing the physical nature of the processes that control the direction of chemical transformations.
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak
29 May 2015
Researchers in South-East Asia are studying how tourism policy and local community involvement impact the tourism industry.
Asia Research News
28 May 2015
The Earth Journalism Network has created the Climate Communications Innovation Fund to support the development, adaptation, and introduction of novel story telling methods focused on the human dimensions of climate change.
Kavli Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe (Kavli IPMU)
28 May 2015
Ken’ichi Nomoto is a recipient of the 2015 Marcel Grossmann Award for his pioneering work in uncovering the role of binary systems in the evolution of massive stars. The award will be presented during the 14th Marcel Grossmann meeting in Rome, Italy, on July 13.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
28 May 2015
Researchers in Hong Kong have developed new technology that enables safer and more frequent screenings for scoliosis.
Asia Research News
28 May 2015
Researchers in Hong Kong have developed a software platform designed to manage and control devices for “Internet of Things” (IoT) systems. The platform can be tailored for everything from city management sensors and devices to controlling home appliances.
Waseda University
28 May 2015
Researchers have found a molecule that plays a key link between dietary restriction and longevity in mammals. This discovery may lead to the development of new therapies to inhibit age-related diseases.
Asia Research News
28 May 2015
Normal ageing affects our ability to carry out complex cognitive tasks. But exactly how our brain functions change during this process is largely unknown. Now, researchers in Malaysia have demonstrated that ageing changes the activity patterns in specific brain regions involved in memory and cognition.
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
28 May 2015
Researchers in Malaysia and Iran have developed a simple diagnostic test to quickly and reliably detect tuberculosis in humans.
Taylors university
28 May 2015
A survey by Taylor’s-Toulouse University Centre (TTUC) is collecting data on the food habits of individuals and how their choices are related to modernisation and other social factors. Results show that almost 40% of all Malaysian meals are consumed outside the home – one of the highest dining out rates worldwide.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
27 May 2015
A biosensor capable of sensitively detecting influenza viruses has potential for improving clinical diagnosis of Influenza A.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
27 May 2015
Sing-a-long software developed at A*STAR brings sweet melody to any cacophonous cry.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
27 May 2015
Experiments show that the careful choice of witnesses makes it easier to detect entangled quantum states.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
27 May 2015
A*STAR researchers are extracting useful information from billions of social media posts to support businesses, governments and healthcare professionals.
Kavli Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe (Kavli IPMU)
27 May 2015
A collaboration of physicists and a mathematician has made a significant step toward unifying general relativity and quantum mechanics by explaining how spacetime emerges from quantum entanglement in a more fundamental theory.
Asia Research News
26 May 2015
First artificial insemination of Yangtze giant softshell turtle performed.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
26 May 2015
An electronic payment system developed in Singapore will protect the privacy of customers recharging their electric vehicles.
Asia Research News
26 May 2015
Australian researchers are working with Indonesian government agencies and universities to assess the impacts of artisanal and small-scale mining in eastern Indonesia.
Waseda University
26 May 2015
A Japanese researcher is developing a robot that can conduct prenatal ultrasound exams on pregnant women in remote locations.
University of Malaya
26 May 2015
Researchers in Malaysia have analysed the genomes of people with a rare genetic disorder to better understand their predisposition to cancer across generations.
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
26 May 2015
A prototype camera, which uses gamma ray detection to pinpoint breast cancer lesions in three dimensions, promises to extend the useful life of two-dimensional nuclear imaging devices in developing countries.
IOP Publishing
26 May 2015
An international scientific team has successfully created a three-dimensional model of a cancerous tumour using a 3D printer. Their model could ultimately help discover new drugs and cast new light on how tumours develop, grow and spread.
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
26 May 2015
Researchers are working with Punjabi farmers to test innovations that will reduce pressure on overused aquifers.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
25 May 2015
Researchers in Hong Kong have developed a new yarn manufacturing technology that can increase productivity with less energy consumption.
Asia Research News
25 May 2015
A powerful new antiseptic agent, called ozone nanobubble water, holds promise for the treatment of periodontitis, or severe gum infections, according to research published in the journal Science and Technology of Advanced Materials.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
25 May 2015
Researchers in Singapore are developing a microclimatic modelling tool to prevent further deterioration of the country’s urban heat island phenomenon.
University of the Philippines Diliman
25 May 2015
The world’s epicentre of marine biodiversity is under threat. Researchers in the Philippines are developing a marine biodiversity database to help identify local hotspots requiring urgent management.
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
25 May 2015
Complementing the Government of Malaysia's efforts to encourage the use of environmentally friendly materials in the construction of green buildings, researchers from the faculty of civil engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA in Malaysia have successfully developed an environment friendly version of building concrete called green-mix concrete.
The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus
25 May 2015
Mindfulness - an ancient Buddhist approach to meditation - is attracting increasing attention in the 21st century as a non-invasive treatment for stress and depression. But can it improve mental well-being in young people?
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
25 May 2015
Japanese researchers have developed adaptable nano-capsules that can help in the diagnosis of glioblastoma cells – a highly invasive form of brain tumour.