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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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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

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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