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Korean Engineer To Lead The Association For Information Systems

Professor Lee Jae Kyu will serve as president of the professional association for information systems scientists, AIS.

How The Colon Protects Itself From Colon Cancer

South Korean scientists have discovered how the colon hedges against cancerous cellular mutation.

Nature Publishing Index 2013: China To Overtake Japan In 1-2 Years

Japan remains the juggernaut in the Nature Publishing Index 2013 Asia Pacific.

Nanowire ‘Fingerprints’ To Fight Counterfeiting

Nanowire fingerprints are cheap to produce and extremely difficult to replicate, making them useful in anti-counterfeiting measures, scientists say.

Nanoparticles Give Color Without Pigments

Scientists have developed nanoparticle-based colors that could be used to make paint and electronic displays that never fade.

K-Glass: Wearable Tech For Foodies

Researchers have developed wearable technology that enables foodies to check out a restaurant's menu just by looking at its signboard.

Asia’s Top 10 Universities In 2013

Here's a list of ten prestigious Asian universities that scored a spot on the Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings 2013.

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.

Rice Husks Recycled For Use In High-Capacity Lithium Batteries

Korean researchers have demonstrated that rice husks can be recycled to produce nano-porous silicon for use in high-capacity lithium batteries.