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Researchers develop new COPMAN method for coronavirus detection in wastewater

Researchers develop new COPMAN method for coronavirus detection in wastewater

OSAKA, Japan – Researchers have developed a highly sensitive detection technology for SARS-CoV-2 RNA in wastewater, named as COPMAN…

Oct 13, 20223 min read
Prof. Ilkka Kilpeläinen and Prof. Herbert Sixta receives 2022 Marcus Wallenberg Prize

Prof. Ilkka Kilpeläinen and Prof. Herbert Sixta receives 2022 Marcus Wallenberg Prize

The 2022 Marcus Wallenberg Prize of SEK 2 million is awarded to Professor Ilkka Kilpeläinen and Professor Herbert…

Oct 12, 20223 min read
Two UW biochemists look to unravel secrets of repeating DNA, protein movements with NIH new innovator awards

Two UW biochemists look to unravel secrets of repeating DNA, protein movements with NIH new innovator awards

University of Wisconsin–Madison biochemistry professors Ci Ji Lim and Amy Weeks are pursuing some of their most unconventional…

Oct 11, 20224 min read
A radical new treatment system lights up cancer therapy

A radical new treatment system lights up cancer therapy

One approach to treating cancer is photodynamic therapy using photo-uncaging systems, in which light is used to activate…

Oct 4, 20223 min read
Carbon-neutralizing propylene production change in petrochemical engineering

Carbon-neutralizing propylene production change in petrochemical engineering

Researchers find a new way of producing industrially important propylene that is more energy efficient than existing approaches—and…

Sep 30, 20223 min read
Students of innovative course report significantly improved mental health and flourishing

Students of innovative course report significantly improved mental health and flourishing

Navigating the transitional stress of starting college can challenge young adults’ mental health.

Sep 23, 20225 min read

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ICIMOD observes partnership with Myanmar

ICIMOD observes partnership with Myanmar

ByAmrita TuladharMar 27, 20154 min read

Kathmandu— Greatly appreciating the Government of Myanmar’s partnership with the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), Minister U Win Tun of Ministry of Environmental Conservation and Forestry (MoECAF) said time has never been more opportune to intensify the collaboration further. Minister U Win Tun, who was the guest of honor at the Myanmar-ICIMOD Day […]

NEPAL BAGS SECOND PRIZE IN NASA AMES SPACE SETTLEMENT CONTEST

NEPAL BAGS SECOND PRIZE IN NASA AMES SPACE SETTLEMENT CONTEST

ByAmrita TuladharMar 22, 20158 min read

Amrita Tuladhar “Bring stone—Bring brick.” We all have heard the tale of Akbar and Birbal where Birbal decides to build a palace in sky for Akbar. Because it was Birbal…

PolyU hosts 8th International Symposium of Intimate Apparel

PolyU hosts 8th International Symposium of Intimate Apparel

ByAmrita TuladharMar 22, 20153 min read

Organized by the Institute of Textiles and Clothing (ITC) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), the Eighth International Symposium of Intimate Apparel was held at PolyU on 17 March…

HKU Chemists develops novel fluorescent probe for monitoring cell activities to achieve breakthrough in future drug discovery

HKU Chemists develops novel fluorescent probe for monitoring cell activities to achieve breakthrough in future drug discovery

ByAmrita TuladharMar 19, 20157 min read

Published in PNAS, the first of its kind probe can rapidly trace tens of thousands of tagged proteins inside cells. With a response time within two minutes and at a…