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Astronomers Discover New Planet Orbiting Nearby Star
The candidate planet, named Barnard’s star b, is a super-Earth with a minimum of 3.2 Earth masses, according to scientists from Spain and Hong Kong.
HKU President Awarded The Eringen Medal
Professor Zhang Xiang was recognized for his contributions to micro- and nanoscale engineering, which has applications in microelectronics and photonics.
How Plants Save Energy At Night
Using a fluorescent probe that tracks ATP levels in real time, an international team of plant scientists has identified a mechanism by which chloroplasts maintain energy efficiency.
HKU Professor Elected To US National Academy Of Medicine
HKU professor Gabriel Leung was recognized for his contributions to infectious disease epidemiology and control.
HKU Sets Up New Space Research Center In China
The new laboratory will focus on the fields of astronomy, earth science and planetary sciences.
HKU Confers Two Professors With Honorary University Fellowships
Professors in geotechnical engineering and orthopedic surgery were conferred Honorary University Fellowships by the University of Hong Kong.
Shark Fins Need To Be Struck Off The Menu, Scientists Say
Poor regulatory oversight has allowed the shark fin trade to run rampant and threaten endangered shark species, said researchers in Hong Kong and Canada.
HKU And Microsoft Team Up For AI Research
The partnership grants HKU researchers and students access to Microsoft’s AI platforms and will further research in healthcare, fintech and smart city applications.
How To Navigate A City Without Getting Lost
Researchers in Hong Kong have developed an alternative positioning system based on ID plates for buildings, shops and offices, allowing for more precise location tracking.
