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Dialling in: Increasing Internet penetration in Myanmar

International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
Researchers are helping Myanmar transition to an inclusive, networked economy that gives citizens access to technology and services.
People, Technology
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Harnessing energy from glass walls

Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)
A Korean research team has developed semi-transparent perovskite solar cells that could be great candidates for solar windows.
Technology
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Philippines' first microsatellite captures ultra-high-resolution images

Hokkaido University
Satellite success is a big step forward for the Philippines and for broader efforts to establish a microsatellite consortium across Asia.
Science, Technology
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Taking control back from the cloud

The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
A user-controlled file security scheme makes it possible to instantly revoke access to files hosted on Internet cloud servers.
Technology
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Making molecules that twinkle

The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
A single-step process transforms carbon dioxide into star-shaped molecules that are promising building blocks for useful polymeric materials.
Science, Technology
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Witchweed: destructive by nature

Institute of Transformative Bio-Molecules (WPI-ITbM), Nagoya University
Scientists in Japan have designed a synthetic molecule that gives new insight into how a destructive weed might be detecting its host crops.
Science
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Strengthening the governance of Islamic banks

Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
Although the Islamic finance industry is growing at a rapid rate, researchers have highlighted areas of governance that must be reformed.
Business, People
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Microrobots inspired by nature

Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
A revolutionary design mimics the rowing action of the cilia on single-celled Paramecium, demonstrating much faster movement than conventional microrobots.
Medicine, Technology
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Space cucumbers reveal secrets of plant survival

Tohoku University
Biologists in Japan use the near-weightless environment on the International Space Station to study the influence of gravity on plant growth phenomena.
Science
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Transparent metal touchscreens

The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
Roll-to-roll printing of a conductive metal ink offers an inexpensive, high performance alternative to today’s touchscreen technology.
Technology
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Turning a toxoplasma protein into a tool against infection

University of Malaya
Understanding how the toxoplasmosis parasite invades cells could result in a vaccine candidate against the disease.
Medicine
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The cancer-killing power of plants

Asia Research News
Researchers are uncovering specific ways that plant extracts target and kill cancerous cells in the breast and colon.
Medicine, Science
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Mitigating floods with an electronic brain

Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
A computer model that can ‘learn’ like a human brain could help water resource managers reduce damage in cases of extreme flooding.
People, Technology
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Spinal injury: The healing power of the brain

Qatar University
Neural stem cell therapies could eventually play a role in treating spinal cord injuries.
Medicine
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Increasing the capacity of optical transmission

The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus
A multilevel modulation format developed by University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus researchers shows clear advantage in achieving longer fibre-transmission distances.
Technology
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Shining light on disease

Nagoya University
Cyanine dyes could improve the efficiency of using molecular probes to identify, for example, the presence of a virus or a tumour receptor.
Medicine
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Smart homes enhance seniors' safety

Singapore Management University
Sensors are being used to increase the safety of seniors living independently in their own homes.
Technology
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A pain-free testing device for diabetes patients

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
A new biological sensor can detect glucose levels in saliva more accurately and cost-efficiently than the conventional blood test.
Medicine, Technology
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Rohingya refugees from Myanmar: Negotiating a better life

Asia Research News
Rohingya refugees living in a camp in Bangladesh have developed a multi-dimensional social fabric that is more complex than the common refugee narratives depicted in some reports.
Culture, People
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Inkjet-printed batteries bring us closer to smart objects

Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
A rechargeable power source printed onto normal paper using a standard inkjet printer could pave a new way for a wide range of ‘smart’ objects.
Technology
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Improving the health of fragile tribes in Malaysia

Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
Genetic studies on Malaysia’s Orang Asli peoples could lead to tailored medical advice that is more appropriate for their unique makeup.
Culture, People
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Purifying cells to treat disease

Kyoto University
Refining the purification process of therapeutic cells could improve their use for treating cancer and other diseases.
Medicine
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The key to private and efficient data storage

The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
Cloud storage services, like Dropbox and Gmail, may soon be able to better manage your content, giving you more storage capacity while still being unable to ‘read’ your data.
Technology
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Solving a cell membrane mystery

Institute for Integrated Cell-Material Sciences (iCeMS) at Kyoto University
Scientists have developed new fluorescent probes that prove the existence of cell membrane structures called ‘lipid rafts’, allowing researchers to study how toxins and viruses invade cells.
Medicine, Science
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Understanding malaria with mathematics

Universiti Malaysia Sarawak
Mathematical formulas that model how deadly mosquito-borne diseases spread can help medical researchers accurately predict how real-life outbreaks develop and find countermeasures.
Medicine
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Space technologies improve surgeries back on earth

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
Researchers in Hong Kong have developed a novel surgical robotic system that provides tactile feedback and is capable of single-incision and natural orifice (incision-free) robotic surgery. The system minimizes surgical trauma and is safer than currently available robotic systems.
Medicine, Technology
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Predatory bacteria: The new 'living' antibiotic

Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
Antibiotic resistance is one of medicine’s most pressing problems. Now, a team from Korea is tackling this in a unique way: using bacteria to fight bacteria.
Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), Medicine, Science
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Catching those nasty, leaky drips

The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
A new adhesive sensor can save patients the discomfort and pain resulting from leaky intravenous drips.
Medicine, Technology
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Greening the pharma industry

Zelinsky Institute of Organic Chemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences
Synthesizing life-saving pharmaceuticals from natural biomass can be more cost-efficient than traditional methods and produces fewer toxic byproducts.
Technology
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Speaking the language of microstructures

National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
A common language for computer software tools that describes materials at their smallest scale could lead to designing faster and better materials.
Science, Technology

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