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Dr Thiyagarajan VENGATESEN of HKU School of Biological Sciences and The Swire Institute of Marine Science said, the hatchery was designed not only for oyster seed production but also as a platform for research, education, and knowledge exchange.

HKU Marine Scientists Joined Hands with the Local Oyster Industry to Set up the first Oyster Hatchery in Hong Kong, cultivating Native Seeds to Sustain Oyster Aquaculture

 

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A tripartite alliance involving The University of Hong Kong (HKU), Peking University and Imperial College, UK, has embarked on a research path to find cure for advanced and metastatic cancers.

The First Edge Computing AI Chip in Hong Kong for Real-time Video Analytics in Child Protection and Patient/Elderly Risks Monitoring during Omicron Outbreak

 

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A tripartite alliance involving The University of Hong Kong (HKU), Peking University and Imperial College, UK, has embarked on a research path to find cure for advanced and metastatic cancers.

Making advanced cancer become a treatable chronic disease: The key mission of HKU-based world-class laboratory - The Laboratory for Synthetic Chemistry and Chemical Biology

 

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Using AI to make a smart use of renewable energy - The Hong Kong Quantum AI Lab

Using AI to make a smart use of renewable energy - The Hong Kong Quantum AI Lab

 

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Small fossil shells preserved in sediment on the seafloor can reconstruct the history of marine ecosystem. Photo credits: Dr Yuanyuan Hong.

Has Hong Kong lost its luster? HKU Ecologists reconstructed Hong Kong's marine ecosystem over the last 100 years Worried that climate and metal pollution may have a negative impact on the biodiversity

 

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Since the release of the WHO guidelines, food manufacturers have been working voluntarily or under the government’s request to reduce the sugar content of their products.

Sweeteners in common food: HKU-led research revealed hidden sources of non-nutritive and low-calorie sweeteners in pre-packaged foods in Hong Kong

 

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HKU-led research promotes territory-wide extension of plastic bottle deposit scheme

From flat screen to nature via birding: HKU Ecologist and the Hong Kong Bird Watching Society jointly developed a Mobile App "HKBirds: Birds of Hong Kong", facilitating a bird-watching learning platform

 

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HKU-led research promotes territory-wide extension of plastic bottle deposit scheme

HKU-led research promotes territory-wide extension of plastic bottle deposit scheme

 

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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

 

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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

 

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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

 

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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

 

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HKU joins International Universities Climate Alliance

HKU joins International Universities Climate Alliance
Climate research universities unite to accelerate action

 

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

 

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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

 

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

 

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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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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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

 

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