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Thinking Along Racial Lines Makes One Less Creative, Study

Thinking Along Racial Lines Makes One Less Creative, Study

New research suggests that racial stereotyping reduces creative thinking by making people more close-minded.

January 10, 2013
Asia’s Young Universities Surge In 2011 QS University Rankings

Asia’s Young Universities Surge In 2011 QS University Rankings

The effects of Asia’s large expenditure on higher education can be observed in the 2011 Quacquarelli Symonds ranking of the world’s leading universities under the age of 50.

May 29, 2012
China Increases Global Scientific Publishing Share In 2011

China Increases Global Scientific Publishing Share In 2011

China is fast becoming a global leader in scientific publishing and scientific research, according to the Nature Publishing Index 2011 China published last week.

May 28, 2012
Fluorescent Chemosensor Polymers May Detect Explosive Materials, Study

Fluorescent Chemosensor Polymers May Detect Explosive Materials, Study

A promising fluorescent chemosensor for explosives detection has been developed by researchers at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.

April 2, 2012
HKUST Opens Asia’s First Social Media Research Laboratory

HKUST Opens Asia’s First Social Media Research Laboratory

Hong Kong University of Science & Technology officially opened Asia’s first social media research laboratory this week to specialize in the study of social media in the region.

February 17, 2012
QS World University Rankings 2011/12: Asia Makes Significant Strides

QS World University Rankings 2011/12: Asia Makes Significant Strides

The QS World University Rankings 2011/12 released on Sunday by Quacquarelli Symonds has shown the gains made by Asian universities on this global ranking table.

September 5, 2011
2011 Asian University Rankings: HKUST Leads The Pack

2011 Asian University Rankings: HKUST Leads The Pack

The HKUST has topped the 2011 Asian university rankings by Quacquarelli Symonds, followed by the University of Hong Kong and the National University of Singapore.

May 24, 2011
Shanghai And Hong Kong Scientists Complete Genomic Map Of Rare, Valuable Herb

Shanghai And Hong Kong Scientists Complete Genomic Map Of Rare, Valuable Herb

Scientists from Shanghai and Hong Kong announced the successful genomic sequencing of Isaria cicadae, a rare herb highly valued in traditional Chinese medicine.

March 21, 2011