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Toyohashi University of Technology
21 Mar 2012
At Toyohashi University of Technology the intriguing properties of graphene—a single atomic-layer of carbon—such as high electron mobility and fluorescence quenching are being exploited for biosensing and analysis of nucleotides, peptides, and proteins.
Toyohashi University of Technology
21 Mar 2012
Researchers at Toyohashi University of Technology have developed a new multimodal bio-image sensor.
Toyohashi University of Technology
21 Mar 2012
Here the Graphene Research Group at Toyohashi University of Technology report on the synthesis of graphene by reducing graphene oxide using microorganisms extracted from a local river.
Toyohashi University of Technology
21 Mar 2012
Researchers at Toyohashi University of Technology have invented Hall effect magnetic field sensors that are operable at high temperatures and harmful radiation conditions. The sensors will find applications in space craft and nuclear power stations.
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
21 Mar 2012
The National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) in Japan has concluded a Comprehensive Collaborative Agreement (a sister institute agreement) with Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) in Republic of China (Taiwan).
Asia Research News
21 Mar 2012
Applications for fellowships to start in September 2012 are welcome from researchers with relevant earth science, chemistry, chemical engineering or materials science backgrounds.
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
21 Mar 2012
The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) welcomes a new vice-President. In announcing the appointment of Jean Lebel, IDRC President David Malone cited his “many years of outstanding service within IDRC and his enviable reputation both within Canada and internationally.”
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
20 Mar 2012
The application deadline for the next Community Forestry: Trees and People — John G. Bene Fellowship competition is April 1, 2012.
University of the Philippines Diliman
20 Mar 2012
The Senior Citizens Party List (SCPL) led by (second from right) Representative David L. Kho signed a memorandum of agreement with the University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD), through Chancellor Caesar A. Saloma, for a scholarship grant to the University on March 16 at the Office of the Chancellor.
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
19 Mar 2012
The next deadline for application for IDRC's Canadian Window on International Development award competition is April 1 2012.
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
19 Mar 2012
This paper studies the impact of institutional shareholdings on earnings management activities of their portfolio firms.
Toyohashi University of Technology
19 Mar 2012
The Research Center for Agrotechnology and Biotechnology at Toyohashi University of Technology have made the university's original Japanese Sake (rice wine) again this year.
Waseda University
19 Mar 2012
Waseda University's Tadahiko Abiko argues that formal and informal education should be differentiated in discussion.
Nature Publishing Group
18 Mar 2012
Latest news from Nature and the Nature journals 19 March 2012
RIKEN
16 Mar 2012
On 21 February 2012, RIKEN President Ryoji Noyori visited the Xi’an Jiaotong University (XJTU) in China to attend the opening ceremony for the RIKEN-XJTU Joint Research Center.
Universiti Sains Malaysia
16 Mar 2012
The fate of the languages spoken in Malaysia, especially minorities, are more likely to become endangered, as has happened in a number of other countries. Unless efforts are made to maintain them, they will continue to disappear.
RIKEN
16 Mar 2012
Researchers at the RIKEN Advanced Science Institute have developed a unique way to create full-color holograms with the aid of surface plasmons
RIKEN
16 Mar 2012
Structural data bring researchers one step closer to understanding the detailed mechanism underlying a complicated molecular machine
RIKEN
16 Mar 2012
The dynamic equilibrium between two reactive silicon compounds provides chemists with improved tools for synthesizing optically and electronically active molecules
RIKEN
16 Mar 2012
By temporarily silencing a hyperactive gene, scientists dramatically boost the efficiency of mouse cloning
Toyohashi University of Technology
15 Mar 2012
Last week more than 150 international students and regional supporters for Toyohashi Univeristy of Technology's international students gathered in Toyohashi Chamber of Commerce, to have an annual meeting and the buffet party for Toyohashi Tech's International Students.
University of the Philippines Diliman
15 Mar 2012
The Oblation, University of the Philippines' most iconic symbol, is the focus of the current photo exhibit at the Office of the Chancellor Foyer, University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD).
Universiti Sains Malaysia
15 Mar 2012
Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) has signed an MoU with the government of Malacca to establish the Cancer Center at the Putra Specialist Hospital, Malacca, and work together to promote and implement green technology in Malacca by Hang Tuah Jaya Corporation.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
15 Mar 2012
The Speech Therapy Unit newly set up by the Department of Chinese and Bilingual Studies of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University was officially opened on 3 March. The opening ceremony was followed by the signing of the MoUwith Tung Wah Group of Hospitals on the PolyU campus.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
15 Mar 2012
The signing of a tripartite MoU has paved the way for The Hong Kong Polytechnic University to work together with the King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang and the Expressway Authority of Thailand on the establishment of a Research Centre on Transportation Technology and Railway Engineering.
Nature Publishing Group
15 Mar 2012
Latest news from Nature 15 March 2012
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
14 Mar 2012
Dr. Masanori Kohno, a MANA Scientist at the International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics, National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), theoretically clarified the nature of the metal-insulator transition due to electronic correlation (Mott transition).
RIKEN
14 Mar 2012
Researchers at the RIKEN Omics Science Center (OSC) have successfully developed and demonstrated a new experimental technique for producing cells with specific functions. As an alternative to induced pluripotent stem cells, the technique promises to enable faster production of functional cells for use in cancer therapy and other areas.
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
14 Mar 2012
The next deadline for application for IDRC's Doctoral Research Award competition is April 1, 2012.
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak
14 Mar 2012
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) will be organising the fifth UNIMAS R&D Expo 2012 from March 21- 22.