Hong Kong Science News

A team of scientists fromThe Hong Kong Polytechnic University has made a novel discovery regarding the molecular structure of a protein that plays a crucial regulatory role in the “autophagy” cellular process.

A pioneering study by researchers of PolyU and the Beihang University in Beijing has unravelled the mystery of why woodpeckers would not hurt themselves in the act of pecking on the trees.

Surveying experts of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University have successfully developed methodologies for precise mapping of the Moon, after intensive analysis of the data captured by Chinese lunar orbiter ChangE-1 and other lunar exploration missions.

The territory's first ever Study Tour on Space Technology for University Students supported by the China Astronaut Research and Training Center was kicked off on 8 June.

NAMI has invited 5 honorable speakers to introduce new materials and disruptive processing techniques to address the challenges in electronic packaging and thermal management for LED, outlining the trend of materials and systems development.

Four prominent leaders will offer invaluable insights and outlooks paving the way to future OLED development in a symposium titled "The Impulse to Soar" organized by Nano and Advanced Materials Institute Ltd. (NAMI) on Jan 28, 2011 in Hong Kong.

The Directors of Adistem Limited (Hong Kong) announced the appointment of Dr. Nicholas Ede (PhD) as Chief Executive Officer.

More than 300 leading experts in geospatial information science (GIS) from over 20 countries and regions are gathering at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) from 26 to 28 May to participate in the Joint International Conference.

A neuroscience research jointly conducted by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and the Chinese Academy of Science has led to the discovery of the novelty detection mechanism in the gateway to the cerebral cortex.

A research by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has uncovered the previously unknown anti-inflammatory mechanism for soothing the pain arising from arthritis.

Prof. Li Zhilin of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University has recently been bestowed with the Gino Cassinis Award by the International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing at its 21st Congress.