New Mushroom Species Discovered in Sri Lanka: Significant Findings by Dr. Aseni Navoda Ediriweera and Research Team
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- May 27, 2023
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BIMSTEC Expert Group on Technology Gears Up for First Meeting in Sri Lanka0
Stay tuned for updates on this groundbreaking event, as we witness the transformative potential of science and technology unfold within the BIMSTEC region.
BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) is an intergovernmental organization comprising Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.
New Mushroom Species Discovered in Sri Lanka: Significant Findings by Dr. Aseni Navoda Ediriweera and Research Team0
Dr. Aseni Navoda Ediriweera and her research team from Mae Fah Luang University in Thailand and the Chinese Academy of Sciences have made significant discoveries in the field of mycology. They have identified two new mushroom species and a new record of a mushroom species in Sri Lanka.
UNCTAD and TSRI Collaborate to Empower Women Entrepreneurs and Researchers in Thailand’s Bio-Circular-Green Economy Model0
UNCTAD (United Nations Conference on Trade and Development) and Thailand Science Research and Innovation (TSRI) have joined forces to provide training and support to women entrepreneurs and researchers in Thailand’s Bio-Circular-Green (BCG) economy model. This partnership aims to promote sustainable and inclusive opportunities while capitalizing on Thailand’s biological diversity and cultural richness.
Inaugural U.S.-Taiwan Science and Technology Cooperation Dialogue Strengthens S&T Cooperation Between Taiwan and the U.S.0
On May 22, 2023, a significant event took place in Taipei as the inaugural U.S.-Taiwan Science and Technology Cooperation Dialogue (STC-D) was held. This strategic dialogue brought together representatives from various government agencies in Taiwan and the United States to reinforce cooperation and understanding in the field of science and technology (S&T). The STC-D is
A PATH FOR COMMERCIALIZATION OF FOOD INDUSTRY-RELATED RESEARCH FINDINGS AND INNOVATIONS0
Food Research Selection and Networking Forum- A path for commercializing the food industry related research findings and innovations” was held on 30 and 31 March 2023 at Waters Edge, Battaramulla. The main objective of this commercialization program was to reduce the gap in acquiring innovators’ ideas and skills by the investors and ultimately boost the manufacturing
“5th Annual Conference of Sri Lankan Academy of Young Scientists: A Resounding Success”0
The 5th Annual Conference of the Sri Lankan Academy of Young Scientists (SLAYS) took place at the Galadari Hotel Colombo on 9th February 2023 and it was a resounding success. The conference was attended by both local and foreign scientists, who represented their respective organizations and shared their best wishes with the SLAYS community. Dr.
Promoting Innovation in Philippine’s Textile Industry through Tropical Fabrics Month0
During the Philippine Tropical Fabrics Month, local artisans combined fashion and innovation by showcasing office uniforms made from tropical textiles spun from natural fibers. The event, held annually in January, promotes awareness of local fabrics and collaboration between industry players and research institutions to drive innovation in clothing production. This year’s highlight was a fashion
Development of a Flexible Polymer-Based Actuatable Fiber for Soft Robotics and Biomedical Applications0
A team of researchers led by Dr. Yuanyuan Guo at Tohoku University’s Frontier Research Institute for Interdisciplinary Sciences (FRIS) has developed a flexible polymer-based actuatable fiber that can be integrated with smart materials and biosensing composite materials. The fiber, produced using the preform-to-fiber thermal drawing process, can be used for closed-loop control in high-precision operations,
Cooperative Catalysts for Dearomative Carboxylation Reactions0
Researchers at the Institute for Chemical Reaction Design and Discovery (WPI-ICReDD) have developed a new method that uses cooperating catalysts to carry out dearomative carboxylation reactions, which involves disrupting stable aromatic systems. In this process, highly reactive CO2 radical anions are derived from inexpensive formate salts and used to produce products such as α-amino acids,
BICOST 2023 successfully concluded0
The 9th Biennial Conference on Science and Technology (BICOST IX) organized by the NASTEC was successfully concluded resulting a more comprehensive report on the theme “Science, Technology, and Innovation for Sustainable Development in the Era of Climate Change” It had been segmented on four major thematic areas of science technology and innovations that directly affect
