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Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)
22 May 2015
Professor Juyong Park of KAIST's Graduate School of Culture Technology and his research team recently published the result of their study (“Topology and Evolution of the Network of Western Classical Music Composers”) on the dynamics of how classical music is created, stylized and disseminated in EPJ Data Science online.
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Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)
21 May 2015
Researchers in South Korea have developed an electrode consisting of a single-atom-thick layer of carbon to help make more durable artificial muscles.
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
21 May 2015
The forest of Borneo presents a diversity of flora and fauna which may hold the secret ingredients and compounds to treat many serious and chronic ilnesses. Researchers from ATTA-UR-RAHMAN INSTITUTE FOR NATURAL PRODUCT DISCOVERY, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia carried out a study on one such indigenous plant found in the jungles of Borneo.
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University of the Philippines Diliman
21 May 2015
An understanding of natural immune suppression mechanisms in the female reproductive tract could lead to new ways to combat cancer.
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University of Malaya
21 May 2015
Malaysia aims to protect 10% of its marine environment by 2020. Less than 1%, however, is currently protected. This may have dire consequences for the country’s endangered dugong population, warn a Malaysian scientist and her research team.
F&S Barry Lim
Asia Research News
21 May 2015
Frost & Sullivan’s Growth, Innovation & Leadership (GIL) Congress takes place across eighteen cities annually and is a platform to discuss key trends, creating new possibilities, business models and opportunities.
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National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
20 May 2015
Surface Modification by Carboxyl Groups Suppressing Osteogenic Differentiation. Nanomaterials Paving the Way for Regenerative Medicine
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National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
20 May 2015
A research group led by Yusuke Yamauchi at National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) in cooperation with other research organizations in Japan and overseas, successfully developed a nanoporous gold material with a regular, uniform pore arrangement using polymers as a template.
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National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
20 May 2015
A research group at Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA), National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), succeeded in developing porous particles (mesoporous particles) consisting solely of phospholipids, a biological component, that are suitable for use as a drug delivery system.
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The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
20 May 2015
A rugged camera technology developed by researchers in Hong Kong and China successfully captured 360 degree panoramic views of the moon during China’s first lunar landing in 2013.
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Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)
20 May 2015
Researchers in Korea have succeeded in making a new protein detection platform using low-cost plastic and paper substrates. Their work could help reduce the cost and improve the accuracy of infectious disease diagnosis.
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International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
20 May 2015
Researchers studying how gender roles contribute to different types of violence in Pakistani cities aim to identify solutions and share them widely.
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International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
20 May 2015
Research teams are examining Bangladesh’s rural-tourban transformation in order to help the country move beyond low-skill jobs toward a high-skill economy.
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Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
20 May 2015
Researchers have published the first systematic data on infanticide and illegal infant abandonment in Malaysia, which could ultimately aid in the development of preventive measures.
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Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
20 May 2015
A Malaysian indigenous group has revived its alphabet from the brink of extinction, thanks to specially designed computer fonts.
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International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
20 May 2015
Researchers are harnessing mobile phone technology to provide ethnic minority women in Vietnam with crucial information about pregnancy, birth and infant care.
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University of the Philippines Diliman
20 May 2015
Researchers in the Philippines are using green engineering to develop a low-cost dam that aims to prevent flooding, generate electricity, and help end food and water shortages.
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Institute of Transformative Bio-Molecules (WPI-ITbM), Nagoya University
20 May 2015
Researchers in Switzerland and Japan have developed a rapid, simple and safe method for generating large libraries of novel organic molecules in a fraction of the time required for traditional organic synthesis.
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The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
20 May 2015
Researchers in Singapore are developing a microclimatic modelling tool to prevent further deterioration of the country’s urban heat island phenomenon.
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Seoul National University
20 May 2015
Scientists in South Korea have developed a new way to store energy that also offers a solution to a growing environmental problem.
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International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
20 May 2015
A research network is exploring how open data can help address specific challenges and bring about positive change in developing countries.
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The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
20 May 2015
A new process for cutting silicon wafers could streamline the production of smaller and more powerful microchips for electronic devices.
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National University of Singapore
20 May 2015
Researchers in Singapore are gaining further insight into how the mechanical environment of cells drives fundamental cellular processes such as motility, growth and survival. These processes are integral to many clinical challenges, from cancer prognosis to wound healing and skin repair.
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The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus
20 May 2015
Malaysian researchers are developing an ozone treatment to protect papaya and other exotic fruits from diseases and decay during storage and transportation.
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Institute of Transformative Bio-Molecules (WPI-ITbM), Nagoya University
20 May 2015
Japanese researchers are studying quail to understand the underlying mechanisms involved in their breeding behaviours.
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The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus
20 May 2015
An international team is developing artificial enzymes designed for industrial plants that could convert carbon dioxide into carbonates, with the ultimate aim of reducing CO2 emissions.
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University of Malaya
20 May 2015
Prisons are common settings for tuberculosis (TB) outbreaks, yet screening and prevention services can be extremely limited. As the spread of drug-resistant TB increases, understanding and monitoring levels of the disease among vulnerable populations can minimise the delay of much-needed treatment.
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Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
20 May 2015
Researchers in Malaysia are exploring the link between antioxidant production in the herb purslane and the salinity of the soil where it grows. Their results suggest that salt-stressed purslane may be a potential source of bioactive compounds for commercial use.
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The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
20 May 2015
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) in Singapore is working with a Japanese multinational company to develop safer, anti-odour and anti-bacteria household products that eliminate the use of harmful biocides.
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Waseda University
20 May 2015
Japanese researchers have significantly improved the performance of a gamma ray-imaging “Compton” camera. The new technology has potential applications in scientific research, medical treatment and environmental monitoring, as well as radioactive decontamination work.