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2021

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Research
HKUST Researchers Develop a Novel Raman Spectroscopy Platform to Characterize Intrinsically Disordered Proteins in Dilute Solution
It is challenging to analyze proteins at low concentrations, especially for those in a mixture of various conformations such as intrinsically disordered proteins (IDPs). A research team led by Prof.
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Materials, Materials Science, Advanced Materials, Advanced Materials and Technology
Active Liquid Crystal Systems Examined in Search of Autonomous Materials Systems
Liquid Crystals (LC) are widely deployed in display technology and optical fibres. From smartphones in your pockets to large screen TVs, LCs are everywhere, as this special state of matter has been found in colorful soap bubbles as well as certain living tissues.
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Health, air, Pollution
HKUST Researchers Find Wearing Face Masks May Reduce Cancer Risks Associated with Airborne Carcinogens
Surgical masks are effective in blocking airborne carcinogens, reducing cancer risks such as lung cancer and leukemia.
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Research, Innovation, Health, Technology
COVID testing science and ingenuity goes mobile
Rapid and accurate communitywide detection is crucial in curbing COVID outbreaks.
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Research and Technology, Community Engagement
HKUST Develops More Efficient Disinfection Method with Ultraviolet LED
A closet has been developed to kill 99.99% of the bacteria and viruses on the garment inside within a minute.
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Business, Communication, Teaching and Learning
How to ace a virtual negotiation? Be nice or tough?
Does being nice pay off at the virtual bargaining table?
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Life Science, Biomolecular Chemistry, Biology
HKUST Researchers Unlock the Micro-Molecular Physiochemical Mechanism of Dental Plaque Formation
An inter-disciplinary team of researchers led by Prof.
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Chemistry, Chemical and Biological Engineering
HKUST Researchers Find Novel Way to Produce New Kind of Chiral Molecules Bringing New Hope for Drug Development
HKUST researchers have discovered a method that would allow the production of a new type of spherical molecules which display good deterrent effects against cancer cells.