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Seeing Red
The bright plumage of the parrot is one of its most distinctive features, and until recently how their unique red colouring was produced was a mystery. Using cutting-edge technology, biologists have now solved this centuries-old puzzle.
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HKU Achieves Record High with 54 Highly Cited Researchers
HKU has set a new record with 54 academics named in Clarivate’s “Highly Cited Researchers 2025” list, placing HKU 13th globally among all institutions based on the total number of researcher designations—including those recognised across multiple fields.
HKU Professor Max Shen elected as International Member of CAE
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HKU Ranked 1st in China for Female Scientists in Research.com Rankings
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Five HKU Scholars Ranked First in Asia by Discipline by Research.com
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HKU Young Scientists Shine in NSFC Funding Exercise
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HKU Engineer Receives 2025 Croucher Tak Wah Mak Innovation Award
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HKU Shines in 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject
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