Press releases

This project places an emphasis on accumulation of knowledge related to environments and disaster prevention. One of the expected outcomes is a system to improve human security in the Asian region with the implementation of a disaster management system

Summaries of newsworthy papers include Outburst marking the birth of a supernova, Molecular clues to appetite and drug addiction, Magma can directly produce earthquakes, A trick of light, Stem cells: Getting to grips with self-renewal, How a vaccine enhancer, Climate : Tracking extreme conditions and A Texan fossil astride the amphibian gap

In Nature China this week - High wind may inhibit plant growth irrespective of rain availability. Other papers include Electrochemical DNA sensors: Turn on the signal, AIDS treatment: The winning count, Genetics: Productivity booster, Quantum entanglement: Six at a time, Gamma-ray burst: Dust sees the light

A genome wide study from Japan and Korea suggests generic susceptibility to gastric cancer. Other newsworthy papers include Fewer Atlantic hurricanes under global warming, Genetic links between pigmentation and skin cancer, Towards a model for Huntingdon’s disease and Three-dimensional microscopy at nanoscale resolution

Mariam Sticklen urges governments around the world to acknowledge the pressing need to develop these technologies — without such action biofuels will remain expensive and may even add to the environmental threat.

With raising the youth of both Japan and China to shoulder the goodwill enterprise between the countries as its objective, the Japanese side of the "China-Japan Youth Amity Exchange" was opened in the Okuma Auditorium on May 8th.

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Penang, Malaysia - The award carries a cash prize of USD100,000, a trophy and a certificate was first introduced in 2002 with the aim of promoting research and knowledge development, particularly in the field of science, amongst institutions in member countries of IDB.

Penang, Malaysia - At ITEX 2008, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) won 9 Gold, 10 Silver and 5 Bronze medals. The gold medals were for an affordable Intelligent Braking System fitted wheelchair for use by paraplegics, sustainable aqua-feed, environmental friendly polymer, intelligent exoskeletal arm for stroke patients and more.

Summaries of newsworthy papers include Atmosphere: Message in a bubble, Climate change: Huge analysis shows warming is changing the world, Planetary science: Pole to pole and Materials: Practical polaritonics

This week from Nature China - Clinical trials show that a new malaria vaccine is safe and effective in humans, and may one day help control malaria, Female Chinese jumping spiders prefer males that reflect ultraviolet-B rays and more.

IDRC believes that poverty alleviation, food security, and environmental sustainability go hand in hand. This article outlines some notable IDRC supported research towards food security.

Peatlands are the most extensive natural wetland ecosystems in South East Asia. They play an important role in climate regulation. Peatland reclamation for agriculture disrupts this role. UNIMAS is currently working on a sustainable management of the peatlands in Sarawak that would benefit the ecosystem and its dependent communities.

Ottawa, Canada May 13 – Two international experts on food and agriculture were in Ottawa at IDRC today to discuss the factors driving escalating food prices. They addressed some of the forces behind the crisis and offered concrete ways to curb rising food prices through innovations from agricultural research.

Nocturnal tree frogs living in China have been found to possess extraordinary vocal skills comparable to dolphins, elephants and humans. Summaries of other newsworthy papers include The origins of the modern tomato, Insight into devastating pregnancy condition, Targeting dormant leukaemia cells, Tracking plates in the subsurface & more

Summaries of newsworthy papers include Climate: Atmospheric aerosol and sea temperature, The planets: Mysteries surrounding the ‘butterscotch’ planet’s equator and Predicting fish diversity patterns in river networks

IDRC believes that to bring about positive change in people's lives, knowledge should be shared. This CD has information about IDRC activities and e-books including new titles in 2007 and 2008. A link to order your copy is supplied.

Pampanga River is the 4th largest basin in the Philippines and is susceptible to ecological imbalance due to pollution and natural changes. Scientists at UP Diliman used the IBI method and concluded the river has fair to excellent water quality for aquatic life though dominated by fish that can endure extreme changes in water condition.

A car navigation system designed for the elderly, wireless car-to-car communication, no more blind spots and more. ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) is a national project to integrate people, roads and cars with a wireless network for a comfortable and safe car-oriented society.

In Nature China this week - A study in Hong Kong shows that deaths related to air pollution are more likely in disadvantaged communities and more.

Modernisation and progress has little effect on the traditional beliefs of Hakka women as reflected in their attitudes and behaviours toward marriage. Young women put little priority in job attainment. Once married, their attentions shifted towards looking after the well-being of their children and husbands.

Keio university researchers are working on a project to produce a revolutionary quantum computer using 'silicon', the same material as present classical computers, which can work as a bridge between classical and quantum mechanics.

Summaries of newsworthy papers include Evolution: New look at human family tree, Your number of fat cells stays constant in adulthood, Starting out on the road to maleness, Earth’s early magnetic field, Genetic susceptibility to obesity and Generating human autoimmune cells

Aiming at nurturing future world leaders, the scholarship is open to all international students and tops the Japanese Government Scholarship, is of the highest level in Japan.

ResearchSEA has partnered with Helium.com to bring you the ResearchSEA – Asia Research News Citizen Journalism Awards. This essay contest is open until 30 May 2008. The winner will be awarded a cash prize of US$125. All ResearchSEA members are invited to take part.

Summaries of newsworthy papers include Why we are all different, Decadal-scale climate prediction in the North Atlantic, Shadows and dust, Is our children learning?, Key factor for cell migration identified, Missing memristor is found, Understanding phase slips, Southern anomaly goes North and Testing out a photochemical compass

In Nature China this week - Dyslexic readers of the English and Chinese languages have different brain abnormalities, Global warming may have caused the intensity of dust storms in the Gobi Desert to decrease and more

Across China, university staff, researchers, students, and farmers are joining forces to promote rural development studies. Learning from the Field shows how these traditionally disparate groups can work together for curriculum reform.

Professor Dr Pan Kok Long of the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, has developed a small and simple device that can be used by airplane travelers to exercise their calf muscles and encourage blood circulation while in their seated position. A patent filing for utility innovation has been granted.

With cooperation with the Australian Cranio-Maxillo Facial Foundation, University Science Malaysia (USM) offers hope to local patients with facial and skull deformities.