News & Stories

2019

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Life Science
Time to Smell the Roses in Race of Life
Humans are creatures who often judge whether a dish is attractive or a stranger is friendly simply by their own eyes. But our sense of smell is just as important.
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Environmental Protection, Sustainable Development, Public Policy
Treading Water on Sustainable Fisheries
Our fishery gave birth to a love of seafood, but it is also contributing to the global fish stocks decline. We degraded it through overfishing, pollution and reclamation before building a fleet to ravage fisheries in other places.
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Robotics, Student Competition, Student Development and Bonding
HKUST Robotics Team Named Champion in Hong Kong Regional of MATE International ROV Competition for Ninth Consecutive Year
The HKUST Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) Team defended their champion title in the 14th Hong Kong Regional of the MATE International ROV Competition. The ROV Team, a sub-team of the HKUST Robotics Team, has been named champion in this competition for the ninth consecutive year.
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Innovation, Environment, Sustainability
HKUST New App (PRAISE-HK) Uses Street-Level Air Quality Data to Reduce Personal Exposure and Health Risk
HKUST Institute for the Environment today launched a new mobile app that aims to help users reduce their exposure to outdoor air pollution.
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Aircraft and Aeronautical Engineering, Drones
Over-regulation of Drones Just Doesn't Fly
Unmanned aircraft systems started to gain attention in US military operations more than a decade ago, but nowadays, people enjoy flying drones for photography and videography purposes. Drones are also gaining widespread acceptance for goods delivery, surveying and scientific research.
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Humanities, Humanities and Social Science, Film
Learning Human Values Through the Lens
It is common to hear non-arts undergraduate students complain about being forced to take humanities classes that have nothing to do with their area of study or career aspirations.
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Research and Technology, Blockchain
HKUST and Xunlei Establish Joint Laboratory to Drive Innovation and Applications of Blockchain Technology
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and Xunlei Limited (Xunlei or the Company) today announced the establishment of HKUST-Xunlei Joint Laboratory on Blockchain Technology (the Joint Lab).
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Advanced Materials and Technology
Prof. Ching TANG is Awarded 2019 Kyoto Prize in Advanced Technology
IAS Bank of East Asia Professor Ching Tang is awarded 2019 Kyoto Prize in Advanced Technology