Croucher News

November 2024

Building scientific bridges: Croucher Summer Courses 2024 29 November 2024

The seven courses this year attracted over 200 young researchers from Hong Kong, other parts of China, and 21 countries in all from across Asia, Europe, and the Americas.

AI model matches expert radiologists in knee MRI analysis 27 November 2024

When tested against human performance, the AI system achieved accuracy levels that surpassed junior radiologists and matched those of senior specialists.

Hong Kong team develops terahertz technology for next-generation computing 25 November 2024

This research represents a step toward more efficient computing systems that could help meet the growing demands of artificial intelligence applications while consuming less energy than current technologies.

Hong Kong researchers reveal benefits of exercise before heart surgery 22 November 2024

Patients who completed the prehabilitation programme were better able to carry out daily activities 90 days after surgery.

Scientists unlock the secret of how parrots get their bright colours 20 November 2024

The researchers reveal how stunning colours can evolve in these birds through a dial-like “molecular switch,” depicting evolution as a process in which complexity can be achieved through simple innovations.

Measuring microplastics in Hong Kong mussels 17 November 2024

Researchers from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University examined mussels from five mariculture locations across Hong Kong waters and found microplastics present in nearly all of those sampled.

Professor Siew Ng wins BOCHK Prize 15 November 2024

Launched in 2022, the BOCHK Science and Technology Innovation Prize rewards “outstanding scientists and research teams for their significant achievements in scientific and technological innovation and transformation in Hong Kong.”

AI inspired by nature: an interview with Yang Chai 14 November 2024

This autumn, Professor Yang Chai from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University was awarded a prestigious Falling Walls prize for his work in sensory AI.

A PhD as a passion project: an interview with Victor Chan 11 November 2024

Every year, Croucher supports around a dozen young scholars for their PhD studies and research, and here we delve into what it feels like to start out on this new adventure.

Sir Gregory Winter to speak at the Molecular Frontiers Symposium in Hong Kong 8 November 2024

This marks the first time the annual flagship event, organised by the Molecular Frontiers Foundation, will be held in China.

Optimal diabetes control could lower cancer risk 7 November 2024

Research from the University of Hong Kong found that maintaining optimal blood sugar control in diabetes patients significantly reduces their risk of developing colorectal and liver cancers.

Tracing the footsteps of flight 4 November 2024

A study from the Chinese University of Hong Kong and Dakota State University reveals that pre-avian dinosaurs used "flap running" for high-speed locomotion.

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