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Seven square meters of a Hong Kong oyster reef can filter up to one Olympic swimming pool of water in a single day

New research makes strong case for restoring Hong Kong’s lost oyster reefs — Seven square meters of a HK oyster reef can filter up to one Olympic swimming pool of water in a single day

Cell membrane is like a vast, complex, and unpredictable ocean. The membrane proteins are the rocks and islands in the ocean. Labelling the membrane protein target with a DNA tag is like having a lighthouse on the target protein to direct the specific screening of DNA-encoded chemical libraries for drug discovery.

HKU chemists and collaborators develop a new drug discovery strategy for “undruggable” drug targets

From the left: Dr Jimmy Louie, Miss Hannah Wing Han HON and Dr Tommy Wong

HKU dietetics research identifies low GI diet a potential Type 2 diabetes prevention strategy

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HKU scientists reveal an antirheumatic metallodrug can resurrect “last-resort” antibiotics to kill multi-drug resistant superbugs

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Was Hong Kong once a coral reef paradise? HKU researchers reveal the historic range and diversity of corals in the Greater Bay area for the last 5,000 years

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HKU scientists and microbiologists jointly discover a novel antiviral strategy for treatment of COVID-19 using existing metallodrugs

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HKU architects and marine scientists co-develop novel 3D printed 'reef tiles' to repopulate coral communities and conserve biodiversity in Hong Kong

The Lobster Eye X-ray Satellite undergoing final tests before launch.

Successful launch of the world’s first soft X-ray satellite with “Lobster-Eye” imaging technology: The Dark Matter Hunter

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HKU study reveals the hidden fight within corals

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HKU-codeveloped automated laser-scanning ‘hunter drone’ seeks out fossils, minerals and biological targets

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Dimethylsulfoniopropionate concentration in coral reef invertebrates varies according to species assemblages

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Mangroves at risk of collapse if emissions not reduced by 2050, international scientists predict

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Statisticians have developed an online diagnostic system with AI technologies based on COVID-19 chest CT dataset for screening suspected cases

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Study shows that sea level could rise more than 1m by 2100 if emission targets are not met

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HKU ecologists and international team discovered ongoing and future tropical diversity decline

HKU joins International Universities Climate Alliance

HKU joins International Universities Climate Alliance

Climate research universities unite to accelerate action

Waste Water Treatment

HKU researchers develop novel wastewater treatment process to effectively remove health hazardous chemical contaminants

Abrupt Sea-level Jump

HKU Paleontologists Discovered a Solid Evidence of Formerly Elusive Abrupt Sea-level Jump

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Endangered species on supermarket shelves: HKU’s Conservation Forensics Lab reveals the surprising prevalence of European Eel in Hong Kong’s food supply

Dr Jetty Lee

HKU research team found poor dietary habits may increase the risk factors for AMD development

Dr Joseph Michalski

Remote sensing: A tool for Earth and space exploration

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Discovery about elephants using their sense of smell to compare quantities of food

HKU conservation biologists urge for needs of win-win strategies to tackle proximal and horizon threats to biodiversity

HKU Faculty of Science Laboratory for Space Research gains access to mainland national observatory facilities for the entire Hong Kong astronomer community

Dr Sobko

Connection of children to nature brings less distress, hyperactivity and behavioural problems – now measurable with a novel scale developed by HKU scientist

Reaching out for the Moon, Mars and the Stars – HKU sets up Laboratory for Space Research in Greater China

Out of control means off the menu: HKU-led study shows that shark fin trade is unsustainable

Mismatch in timing of ivory bans in China and Hong Kong undermines the conservation of African elephants

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Earth Science study finds Hong Kong’s appetite for meat causes the city to be one of the world’s highest greenhouse gas emitter

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HKU postgraduate discovers important interaction between land-use and climate change in driving species distribution shifts

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HKU’s astronomers interpret the geminid meteor shower and promote stargazing manners and dark sky conservation

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HKU marine ecologists discover and name the first endemic tree-climbing crab, Haberma tingkok, from Tolo Harbour

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The “Hong Kong population” of Chinese white dolphins re-defined: The latest HKU study clarifies how many dolphins there are in Hong Kong waters

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HKU biologist reveals important role cities play in conservation of threatened species - Hong Kong home to critically endangered yellow-crested cockatoo