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Waseda University
02 Jun 2008
In September 2008, research work on sustainable development will commence sponsored by a consortium of industry, government, and academia In April 2009, a double degree program called "Environment & Sustainable Development" will become available at both the Waseda and Peking University campuses.
Asia Research News
02 Jun 2008
ResearchSEA partnered with Helium.com to bring you the ResearchSEA – Asia Research News Citizen Journalism Awards. This essay contest closed on 30 May 2008 and judging is currently in progress. You can read the essays from the link provided
Nature Publishing Group
01 Jun 2008
The belief that we can find a way to fully avoid all the serious threats of climate change pervades the political arenas of the G8 summit and UN climate meetings. This is false optimism, and it is obscuring reality, says a Commentary in Nature Reports Climate Change this week.
Nature Publishing Group
01 Jun 2008
Newsworthy papers include Rare 'de novo' mutations contribute to schizophrenia risk, New prognostic marker for breast cancer, Cellular senescence and ageing, Fighting infection from an unlikely source, Vitamins on the move, Synthesis shuts down power, Warm and salty Cretaceous oceans, Multi-part bacterial sensor, Preventing amyloid formation
Nature Publishing Group
28 May 2008
It seems that neither the chicken nor the egg came first. Scientists in Nature this week unveil a 380-million-year-old specimen of an embryo connected by the umbilical cord to its mother long before the chicken came on the scene. The discovery, reveals advanced reproductive biology comparable to that of some modern sharks and rays.
Keio University
28 May 2008
On 27th May, Keio University conferred the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Law, honoris causa, upon Mr. Paul David Hewson, who is known as Bono, in recognition for his work in the fight against poverty and AIDS in Africa.
Keio University
28 May 2008
On Friday, 16 May 2008, Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress visited the "Exhibition of Shinzo Koizumi, in Commemoration of His 120th Anniversary of Birth", held at the Old University Library of Keio University Mita Campus.
Nature Publishing Group
28 May 2008
Newsworthy papers include A cold snap explained, I think therefore I touch, The 'good', the 'bad' and the gut, Forced out and fighting it, An infrared ring round a neutron star, Diagnostics in the balance, The big thaw, Engineering surface features of titania crystals, Quantum phase transition in a quantum dot, Visual invisibles, Packing wrapped up
Universiti Sains Malaysia
28 May 2008
Penang, Malaysia - Prof. Ismail Ab. Rahman gave his expert views on the Sol Gel Process and its contribution towards ceramic technology development. While Prof. Yeap Guan Yeow discussed research and its impact in Malaysia.
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
28 May 2008
In April 2008, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) once again won recognition at national level when it was awarded the Grand Prize Winner in two categories at the National Intellectual Property Award 2008 Ceremony.
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
28 May 2008
The park has a collection of about 500 species of economical herbaceous plants. The plants are for biological science research purposes.
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
28 May 2008
One of the partnership programmes is the system of fertilization using minimum soil and usage of water and nutrient in the most efficient way for horticulture production. The project aims to create a prototype structure of plantation protected within its environment which has a system for cooling, airing and stabilization of wet temperature.
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
28 May 2008
The Gold medal winners were for L2 Lipase: A Thermostable Enzyme for Industrial Applications and Production of Palm-based Anti Obesity Functional Oil.
Universiti Sains Malaysia
25 May 2008
Penang, Malaysia - Through the competition, many had the chance to witness a total of 145 researches by undergraduate students from 19 public and private higher learning institutions throughout the country.
Universiti Sains Malaysia
25 May 2008
PENANG, 20 MAY: Realising the importance of clean water for more than 27 million people in Malaysia, two USM students successfully produced a material which is able to absorb heavy metal from industrial waste water.
Universiti Sains Malaysia
25 May 2008
PENANG, 21 MAY: Raising concerns over global fuel price hikes have prompted USM students to explore fuel alternatives for vehicles.
Universiti Sains Malaysia
25 May 2008
Penang, Malaysia - University Science Malaysia’s Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation) Prof. Muhammad Idiris Saleh, officiated the USM World Biodiversity Day and Haniff Awards on 22 May 2008.
Nature Publishing Group
25 May 2008
Newsworthy papers include Nanoparticles need 'stripes' for cellular success, Genetic variants affect cancer risk in alcohol drinkers, Conducting without pressure, A critical factor for maintaining blood stem cells, Understanding cocaine craving, Genetic clue to 'clubbing', Searching for cancer's 'Achilles' heel', Observing virus birth
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak
22 May 2008
A MoU was signed between Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) and Sarawak Waste Management Sdn. Bhd./Trienekens (Sarawak) Sdn. Bhd. to generate new knowledge, technologies and approaches for a sustainable management of solid wastes in Sarawak.
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak
22 May 2008
Cancer of the nasopharynx has its highest incidence in South East Asia, and is more prevalent in the Chinese population. Past studies linked its development to genetic predisposition and herpesvirus infections. UNIMAS researchers in this on-going project have further discovered the involvement of genes not previously implicated.
Keio University
21 May 2008
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
Nature Publishing Group
21 May 2008
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
Nature Publishing Group
21 May 2008
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
Nature Publishing Group
18 May 2008
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
Nature Publishing Group
18 May 2008
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.
Waseda University
18 May 2008
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.
Asia Research News
14 May 2008
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Universiti Sains Malaysia
14 May 2008
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.
Universiti Sains Malaysia
14 May 2008
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.
Nature Publishing Group
14 May 2008
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