by admin | Nov 23, 2023
Nanoparticles are programmed microscopic particles that can respond to external stimuli such as light to perform functions, such as moving towards a chemical target or light source. The hope is that they can be harnessed for energy saving, drug delivery and other...
by admin | Nov 23, 2023
How do you help ambitions become a reality? That’s the task for Mr Paul Wang Peng, head of the Techno-Entrepreneurship Core (TEC), which was conceived in late 2022 and officially launched in June.Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area are being positioned to become a...
by admin | May 19, 2023
Now supporting more than 2,000 users within and outside the University of Hong Kong, Curios is a virtual teaching and learning tool that is open for teachers and students to use in facilitating their courses.The platform grew out of a decision by Mr Mathew Pryor,...
by admin | Nov 21, 2022
Wearable devices like the Apple Watch can track your blood rate and blood oxygen levels and detect whether you fall. But to researchers of wearable devices, this is old hat. “Those kinds of devices were developed more than 10 years ago. Some researchers are still...
by admin | Nov 21, 2022
The leaves of plants can spread under sunlight and fold in the cold. What if man-made materials could achieve the same response to environmental stimuli? A team from HKU’s Department of Mechanical Engineering has tested that question by mimicking the ability of the...
