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How does frequent use of e-devices affect the brain in understanding complex concepts?

Students say electronic devices help their learning. Parents say digital gadgets cause distraction. What do experts say? Let’s hear it from Prof. Li Ping, PolyU’s Dean of Humanities and Chair Professor of Neurolinguistics and Bilingual Studies....

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PolyU researchers use mathematical models to help the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic

Amid the COVID-19 outbreak, scientists around the world are working hard to understand the transmission patterns and find mitigation strategies to fight against this global pandemic. At PolyU, three associate professors, Dr He Dai-hai and Dr Lou...

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PolyU technologies effectively monitor sulphur dioxide emission from vessels

Without our knowing, we may be taking in a certain level of sulphur dioxide (SO2) in food preservatives every day. But when exposed to excessive sulphur dioxide, one may experience burning of the nose and throat, breathing difficulty, and even severe...