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Women spies have been vilified and celebrated down
the ages. Now they're under the microscope again |
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China's new prosperity is leading to a diagnosis
of previously unrecognized diseases |
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A mushroom compound previously thought to boost the
immune system is proving very effective at suppressing
prostate cancer stem cells |
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Computer scientists launch new weapon in battle against
pirates auctioning fakes online |
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Psychosis is characterized by hallucinations and
delusions and much misunderstanding among the public.
A five-year project is trying to change things so
patients can have hope of a functioning life |
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More than 30,000 teenagers and parents were interviewed
in a massive study to determine the extent of child
victimization in China, including child sexual abuse |
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Two groundbreaking studies could change the way lethal
flu viruses are combated in the future |
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The shocking rise in suicides amongst young men can
be blamed on a severe lack of social support, says
one HKU expert |
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The number of Hong Kong children who are overweight
is growing. HKU researchers are considering whether
more active video games can make a difference |
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Children today are ‘digital natives’ and far more
savvy about computers and the Internet than their
parents. That can put parents at a disadvantage when
computer use gets out of hand |
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Research-led advocacy is empowering local communities
and garnering some surprising results |
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The looting and destruction of one of China’s grandest
palaces throws new light on 18th century Europe’s
preoccupation with the exotic |
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Stagnation syndrome, not to be confused with depression,
is a unique concept in Traditional Chinese Medicine |
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A new grant has allowed surgeons in the Faculty of
Dentistry to extend their service to the economically
deprived |
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The University is stepping up its profile in a field
that promises to revolutionize medical care |
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The little-known story of China's role in the First
World War is being brought to light through the remarkable
research of historian Xu Guoqi |
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The response to the Great Kanto earthquake of 1923
is a recurring theme throughout history |
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Suicide, abuse, delinquency and other problems plague
Hong Kong families, but often get scant attention
or are misunderstood. Two HKU studies shed light on
family-related problems. One identifies a simple way
to reduce suicides that is still not being adopted
across Hong Kong. The other reflects on media coverage
of families in Hong Kong that often dwells on conflict
and violence but may be missing the bigger picture |
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No longer the preserve of homicidal maniacs, the
development of oral arsenic as Hong Kong's first ever
patented drug reveals a story of ingenuity, innovation
and perseverance |
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Hip hoppers are taking China by storm |
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A unique innovation from the Department of Computer
Science is turning heads |
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A drug commonly used to treat osteoporosis is showing
potential in the fight against flu |
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One of the greatest unresolved mysteries of natural
history has been finally laid to rest |
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The prolific writer's impact on British culture and
identity is providing rich pickings for one HKU scholar |
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Two questions are paramount when it comes to health
and ageing: how can we stay healthy as we get older,
and how can we live longer. HKU researchers are investigating |
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New research takes HKU scientists one step closer
to potentially eliminating future influenza pandemics |
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New research on Bermuda coral reveals a link between
the North Atlantic Oscillation and climate warming |
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A new project highlights the city's problem with
light pollution |
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