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Bench work

The frustrations and joys of conducting experiments in a laboratory.

Many Croucher scholars spend a lot of time in the laboratory. We spoke to Raphaella So about the rewards of conducting experiments.

Out of the light

A Hong Kong University study quantifies the reduction of urban sunlight exposure caused by cloud cover and 3D structures.

Sunlight is essential for public health. A new study measures how cloud cover and tall buildings reduce the amount of sunlight exposure in cities.

Researchers develop an easier-to-wear glucose monitoring system for diabetics

The new device is coin-sized and connects with mobile devices.

The new coin-sized device was created by a multidisciplinary team led by Hong Kong University and could lead to more effective and user-friendly glucose monitoring.

Hong Kong researchers develop a more environmentally friendly disinfectant

The new disinfectant is also more effective than current commonly used chemicals.

The newly developed compound, 2,6-dichlorobenzoquinone, degrades rapidly in seawater, in contrast to the commonly used chloroxylenol, which is chemically more stable in water.

Time-lapse imaging systems for embryo incubation in IVF

A new study found few advantages for time-lapse imaging over conventional methods.

The Chinese University of Hong Kong was involved in the largest international study of its kind to assess the efficacy of time-lapse imaging (TLI) systems used in embryo incubation during in vitro fertilisation. It found TLI offered no advantages over conventional methods.

Tiny algae inspire a new way to make cellular ceramics

Cellular ceramics are widely used in filtration, thermal insulation, and as catalyst supports.

The new method of manufacture was inspired by diatoms, planktonic unicellular algae commonly found in aquatic environments.

Stingray blue

Research from Hong Kong is showing stingrays in a new light.

Researchers from Hong Kong have found a previously undescribed way of producing structural colour in stingrays.

Scarring in spinal cord injuries

New research casts light on how a kappa opioid signalling pathway regulates scar formation.

New research, led by a Croucher scholar, found a key role for a kappa opioid signalling pathway in regulating scar formation.

Croucher scholar receives Xplorer Prize 2024

Dr Yi Yang from the University of Hong Kong is this year’s the sole winner from Hong Kong.

Dr Yi Yang from the University of Hong Kong is this year’s the sole winner from Hong Kong.

Five years on

An update on the Ethnic Minority Well-Being Centre five years after it was established.

An update on the Ethnic Minority Well-Being Centre five years after it was founded.

From 3D to 2D

Researchers have tracked the transition from a 3D long-range order state to a 2D flat pattern vestigial order state for the first time.

New research involving physicists from the University of Hong Kong among others, increases our understanding of how to control magnetic properties of materials at very small scales, with potential applications in high-density data storage.

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