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Novel battery technology with negligible voltage decay developed at CityU, a world’s first
27 Sep 2023
Novel battery technology with negligible voltage decay developed at CityU, a world’s first
A pivotal breakthrough in battery technology that has profound implications for our energy future has been achieved by a joint-research team led by City University of Hong Kong (CityU).
CityU researchers develop novel photo-oxidation therapy for anticancer treatment
20 Sep 2023
CityU researchers develop novel photo-oxidation therapy for anticancer treatment
A research team led by scientists from City University of Hong Kong (CityU) has achieved a significant breakthrough by inventing a new class of near-infrared-activated photo-oxidants that can effectively kill cancer cells without requiring oxygen.
CityU achieves major breakthrough in highly efficient electrocatalyst for clean energy
14 Sep 2023
CityU achieves major breakthrough in highly efficient electrocatalyst for clean energy
A research team led by City University of Hong Kong (CityU) has achieved a groundbreaking advancement in nanomaterials by successfully developing a highly efficient electrocatalyst which can enhance the generation of hydrogen significantly through electrochemical water splitting.
CityU and Asian Fund for Cancer Research sign MoU to jointly promote biomedical innovation and entrepreneurship; Harvard Medical School experts speak at the inaugural ‘Innovation Series in Biomedicine’ forum
12 Sep 2023
CityU and Asian Fund for Cancer Research sign MoU to jointly promote biomedical innovation and entrepreneurship; Harvard Medical School experts speak at the inaugural ‘Innovation Series in Biomedicine’ forum
City University of Hong Kong (CityU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today (12 September) with the Asian Fund for Cancer Research (AFCR) to establish a closer collaboration between both parties and jointly promote cutting-edge cancer-related innovative inventions and commercialisation.
CityU’s novel AI system enhances the predictive accuracy of autonomous driving
06 Sep 2023
CityU’s novel AI system enhances the predictive accuracy of autonomous driving
Precisive real-time prediction of the movement of nearby vehicles or the future trajectory of pedestrians is essential for safe autonomous driving.
CityU researchers develop ultra-sensitive photoacoustic microscopy for wide biomedical application potential
31 Aug 2023
CityU researchers develop ultra-sensitive photoacoustic microscopy for wide biomedical application potential
Optical-resolution photoacoustic microscopy is an up-and-coming biomedical imaging technique for studying a broad range of diseases, such as cancer, diabetes and stroke. But its insufficient sensitivity has been a longstanding obstacle for its wider application.
Researchers reveal the universal mechanisms of DNA and RNA deformations
24 Aug 2023
Researchers reveal the universal mechanisms of DNA and RNA deformations
DNA and RNA, the two main types of nucleic acid and the building blocks of life, are susceptible to environmental stimuli, which can cause them to deform, bend or twist. These deformations can significantly affect gene regulation and protein functions, but they are extremely difficult to measure using traditional techniques.
Genetically modified neural stem cells developed by CityU and HKUMed researchers show promising therapeutic potential for spinal cord injury
16 Aug 2023
Genetically modified neural stem cells developed by CityU and HKUMed researchers show promising therapeutic potential for spinal cord injury
A research team co-led by City University of Hong Kong (CityU) and The University of Hong Kong (HKU) has recently made a significant advancement in spinal cord injury treatment by using genetically modified human neural stem cells (hNSCs).
New photocatalytic system converts carbon dioxide to valuable fuel more efficiently than natural photosynthesis
03 Aug 2023
New photocatalytic system converts carbon dioxide to valuable fuel more efficiently than natural photosynthesis
A joint research team from City University of Hong Kong (CityU) and collaborators recently developed a stable artificial photocatalytic system that is more efficient than natural photosynthesis.
The Laboratory for AI-Powered Financial Technologies Limited and Bank of China (Hong Kong) sign agreement for joint promotion of supply chain financial innovation and digital inclusive financial services
10 Jul 2023
The Laboratory for AI-Powered Financial Technologies Limited and Bank of China (Hong Kong) sign agreement for joint promotion of supply chain financial innovation and digital inclusive financial services
The Laboratory for AI-Powered Financial Technologies Limited (AIFT) and Bank of China (Hong Kong) (BOCHK) have signed an agreement to jointly promote supply chain financial innovation and implement digital inclusive financial services.