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Plasmonics: A wave without diffraction [research]

Optical computing could benefit from the recent development of a novel electromagnetic wave

Optics: Statistics light the way [research]

Revelation of how photoreceptive cells in the eye distinguish between different light sources could pave the way for a novel class of optical devices

Carbon capture: Making use of minerals [research]

Ammonium salts could provide a viable way of removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere via carbon mineralization

Will Abenomics raise wages? Aggressive quantitative easing policy and the features of the Japanese labor market [research]

Opinion article by Associate Professor Sachiko Kuroda of the Faculty of Education and Integrated Arts and Sciences, Waseda University

NIMS and JAXA Issues Data Sheet No. 20 on Space Use Materials [announcement]

The National Institute for Materials Science in cooperation with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency are evaluating the mechanical properties of metallic materials used in liquid rocket engines for Japan's H-IIA and H-IIB launch vehicles.

A better quality of life, thanks to the science of measurement [announcement]

Singapore's National Metrology Centre celebrates World Metrology Day, “Measurements in Daily Life”

PolyU and Sichuan U jointly set up China's first Institute for Disaster Management and Reconstruction [research]

Jointly established by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and Sichuan University (Sichuan U), China's first Institute for Disaster Management and Reconstruction (IDMR) has recently been officially opened.

Answers to Sleep Disorder and new paradigm for treatment and mechanism of neurodegenerative disease [research]

Ulsan, Republic of Korea, May 17, 2013 – Researchers have identified a novel role of ATAXIN-2 as a posttranscriptional coactivator crucial for circadian behaviors and molecular clocks. The work was carried out by Chunghun Lim and colleagues during his post-doctoral time at Northwestern University.

New era of fisheries policy needed to secure nutrition for millions [research]

16 May 2013 - A new study published in PNAS argues that for fisheries policies to be effective they must take in to account not just fish stock conservation and environmental issues, but also research data on the patterns and dynamics of fish trade, markets and user consumption.

The Bornean Frog Race - the prize winning images [research]

The top 3 prize winners of the Bornean Frog Race were given to photos of the White-lipped frog, the Bornean Horned Frog and the Spotted Stream Frog

Tokyo Institute of Technology research: An insight into cell survival [research]

(Tokyo, 16 May, 2013) Researchers at Tokyo Institute of Technology report details on the biological mechanisms through which cells degrade own cellular material, allowing them to survive starvation conditions.

PolyU researchers develop novel Brain Training Device to reconnect the brain and paralyzed limb after stroke [research]

The world’s first Brain Training Device has given a ray of new hope to the recovery of survivors after stroke. Developed by researchers of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, this novel device can detect brainwave and control the movement of paralyzed limbs.

Research on ion imaging system wins MEXT Award [announcement]

Kazuaki Sawada from Toyohashi Tech was awarded the FY2013 Science and Technology Award [Research Division] by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.

Terahertz technology: Seeing more with less [research]

Single-chip integration of the components needed for sending and receiving terahertz radiation should help applications in imaging and communication

Metallic glass: How nanoscale islands react under strain [research]

High-level simulations reveal that plastic deformation in super-resilient alloys is governed by atomic zones with characteristic lengths

Data storage: Synchronized at the write time [research]

Numerical simulations show how to avoid imperfections in the next generation of high-density data storage

Micromachining: Inclinations sounded out [research]

A novel type of tilt sensor may extend the capabilities of ultrasonic devices already used in a range of applications

PolyU Students Show Prowess in UAV Design Competition [research]

A student team from The HKPolyU has made a strong presence in the 2013 Taiwan Innovative Unmanned Aircraft Vehicle (UAV) Design Competition by taking home the Second Runner-up (Navigated Flight Category).

IOP Publishing and the National Institute for Materials Science announce new three year agreement [announcement]

IOP Publishing (IOP) announced a new three year agreement with the National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) for the continued publication of the open access title Science and Technology of Advanced Materials (STAM).

Lloyd’s Register and A*STAR IHPC Open Joint Laboratory to Pursue R&D on Technical Innovations in the Energy and Marine Industries [research]

Singapore, 10 May 2013 – Lloyd’s Register (LR) and A*STAR’s Institute of High Performance Computing (IHPC) have officially opened a joint laboratory, which will deliver innovative technological solutions to address the challenges faced by the marine, energy and offshore sectors.