Croucher News

September 2024

Researchers develop an easier-to-wear glucose monitoring system for diabetics 30 September 2024

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 27 September 2024

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 26 September 2024

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 25 September 2024

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

Stingray blue 23 September 2024

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

Scarring in spinal cord injuries 19 September 2024

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 17 September 2024

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

Five years on 16 September 2024

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

From 3D to 2D 13 September 2024

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.

Microswimmers 11 September 2024

The new technology developed at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology was inspired by the sperm of rays and may lead to enhanced precision in drug delivery.

New insights into quasiparticles could boost quantum computing 10 September 2024

Researchers in Hong Kong and Shanghai identified multiple Majorana zero modes (MZMs) in superconducting tin telluride. MZMs are quasiparticles that could lead to the building of fault-tolerant quantum computers.

Sir Gregory Winter wins the Royal Society’s Copley Medal 6 September 2024

The Medal was first awarded in 1731 and past winners include Dorothy Hodgkin, Albert Einstein, and Charles Darwin.

Solar cells inspired by nature 5 September 2024

New technology created by researchers at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology involves a chiral-structured interface for perovskite solar cells, which enhances their durability and efficiency.

Nurturing the scientific spirit 2 September 2024

Over the five days of the Academy, students enjoyed enjoy hands-on laboratory sessions, laboratory tours, “Meet the Expert” sessions, and roundtable discussions on career development in the field.

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