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Climate And Land-Use Changes Combine To Drive Extinction

Scientists have demonstrated a link between climate change, land-use change and shifts in species distribution.

Visualizing The Human Brain In 3D

Scientists have developed a method to obtain high resolution, three-dimensional images of the human brain.

Asia’s Scientific Trailblazers: C. C. Chan

A pioneer in electric vehicle research, Professor C. C. Chan shares how a conducive ecosystem can be created for the future of mobility.

Taking The Pulse Of The Ocean

The University of Hong Kong has launched the MarineGEO-Hong Kong project, a part of the global initiative to quantify marine biodiversity.

Gender Labels Affect Color Preference In Children

A study by Hong Kong scientists has demonstrated that children's perception of gender-appropriate colors can be easily manipulated.

Three Scientists Receive 2018 Croucher Fellowships

A trio of scientists from the Hong Kong University and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology have been selected as Croucher Foundation Research Fellows for 2018-2019.

Long-Term Antacid Use Linked To Increased Stomach Cancer Risk

Scientists have found that the risk of stomach cancer is higher in patients previously treated for H. pylori infection if they took proton pump inhibitors over extended periods of time.

Boosting The Antioxidant Content Of Tomatoes

Researchers in Hong Kong and France have genetically engineered tomatoes with enhanced antioxidant properties.

The Unintended Pitfalls Of ‘Green’ Energy

‘Green’ energy may not be as environmentally friendly as previously thought, according to research by scientists in Hong Kong.