chinese university of hong kong
Facial Recognition AI Beats Human Abilities
A new facial recognition system is accurate at 99.15 percent, regardless of changes in lighting, make-up and camera angles.
Soybean Salt Tolerance Gene Found
A gene which confers salt tolerance has been isolated from the wild soybean plant.
Scientists Recommend Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing
Non-invasive prenatal testing is set to become the primary screening method for chromosomal abnormalities in pregnancy, says a new report.
Mind-Body Exercises Benefit Emotional Health: Hong Kong Study
Mind-body exercises such as Tai Chi, Chi Gong and Yoga not only improve physical fitness but also alleviate mood disorders such as anxiety and depression, according to a study.
Surprises Discovered In Kiwifruit Genome
Scientists have decoded the kiwifruit genome, making the surprising finding that the fruit shares many genetic similarities with potatoes and tomatoes.
Bladder Cancer Genome Study May Lead To New Treatments
Researchers in China have published a genomic study of transition cell carcinoma, the most common type of bladder cancer.
Phil Baty: Power Shift From West To East In THE World Uni Rankings
Leading Asian universities are steadily catching up with their UK and US counterparts, says Phil Baty, rankings editor of Times Higher Education.
Asian Institutions Rise In 2013/2014 QS World University Rankings
The 2013/2014 Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings contains an impressive number of Asian institutions in the Top 50.
Study To Assess How Common Autism Is In China
A new research collaboration will explore whether autism is currently under-diagnosed in China.
