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Kenneth Leung Receives 2017 Biwako Prize For Ecology

Marine ecologist Professor Leung Kenneth Mei Yee has been awarded the 19th Biwako Prize For Ecology in Japan.

Super Steel For Aerospace And Defense Applications

Scientists from Hong Kong, Beijing and Taiwan have developed a low-cost 'super steel' that overcomes the strength-ductility trade off in conventional metallic materials.

Ancient Damselfly Trapped In Amber Named After Sir David Attenborough

A new species of damselfly was named after Sir David Attenborough, adding to the long list of animals bearing the name of famous naturalist.

HKU Partners With Cyberport To Advance FinTech

The new HKU x Cyberport Digital Tech Entrepreneurship Platform will combine HKU’s academic prowess with Cyberport’s infrastructure to co-develop an innovative FinTech ecosystem.

HKU And TCL Establish Joint Lab For Printable OLED Materials

The University of Hong Kong and TCL Corporation intend to study gold materials for printable OLED materials and technology.

Could The Cosmos Be A Collider?

The cosmos and elementary particles—the largest and smallest objects studied by physicists—are intricately linked.

Paul Tam Receives The Denis Browne Gold Medal

Professor Paul Tam is the first surgeon in Hong Kong, and the fourth surgeon in Asia, to be presented with the Denis Browne Gold Medal since its inception in 1968.

Hydrogel Enables Light-Controlled Cell Release

A light-responsive hydrogel has allowed scientists to control the release of cells into a 3D environment by simply using light.

Can Acupuncture Help You Lose Weight?

A clinical trial involving 72 participants suggests that acupuncture is a safe way to help people lose weight.