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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.

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.

Dirty Money! Banknotes Carry An Abundance Of Disease-Causing Bacteria

Researchers have found that banknotes harbor potentially pathogenic and antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria.

Newly Discovered Dinosaur Species Puts Spotlight On The Evolution Of Flight

The newly discovered dinosaur species from China had asymmetrical feathers that resemble those of modern-day flying birds.

Personalized Stem Cells Shed Light On Hirschsprung Disease

In stem cells derived from patients with two different forms of Hirschpsrung disease, researchers have corrected the causal genetic mutations with CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing.

New Tree-Climbing Crab Found In Hong Kong

In the eastern coast of Hong Kong, a previously unknown crab species that can climb trees is lurking.

Lasers Make Dino Flesh Glow In The Dark

Laser-stimulated fluorescence has helped scientists reconstruct the soft tissue of a feathered dinosaur, illuminating the mysteries behind the origin of birds.

HKU & SJTU To Collaborate On Translational Medicine

The University of Hong Kong and Shanghai Jiao Tong University have entered into a strategic partnership for drug discovery and development.

Cities Are An Unexpected Refuge For Endangered Species

The trafficking of wild animals like the yellow crested cockatoo could sometimes help them thrive in places where they are introduced.