US-based Malaysian scientist scores a first
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe prestigious UK-based Journal of Medical Microbiology has a new face in its editorial bench. For the first time in the journal’s history, the senior position of Co-Editor-in-Chief has been bestowed to a scientist outside of the UK – and quite fittingly to a formidable Malaysian researcher, Prof Kalai Mathee who hails from Ipoh. [ihc-hide-content […]
Polar region expedition yields novel bacteria
Reading Time: 2 minutesBacteria found by Malaysian expedition team has cancer fighting potential BY DR CHEAH YOKE KQUEEN SERDANG: A new microbe discovered during an expedition to the polar region of Antarctica in November 2007 by a Malaysian research team can produce a compound that is active against pathogens and cancer cells, in particular colorectal and breast cancer […]
What is shark skin made of?
Reading Time: < 1 minuteEver touched a shark before? A shark’s skin appears rather smooth and sleek. However, it feels very rough, similar to a sand paper. Most fishes are covered with [ihc-hide-content ihc_mb_type=”show” ihc_mb_who=”2,3,5″ ihc_mb_template=”1″ ] scales that are designed to provide protection and free movement. Sharks, being cartilaginous fishes have cartilages made up of dermal denticles rather than […]
What is a Komodo dragon?
Reading Time: < 1 minuteKomodo dragons are the largest and heaviest lizards on Earth. The name ‘Komodo dragon’ originated from rumours claiming that a dragon-like creature inhabited[ihc-hide-content ihc_mb_type=”show” ihc_mb_who=”2,3,5″ ihc_mb_template=”1″ ] the island of Komodo. Local people call them ‘ora’ or land crocodile. They are powerful-looking reptiles with long and flat heads, scaly skin, arched legs, as well as […]
How do stalagmite and stalactite form?
Reading Time: < 1 minuteStalactites and stalagmites are types of rock formation prevalent in limestone caves. A stalactite hangs from the ceiling or sides of a cave whereas a stalagmite appears like an inverted stalactite, rising from the floor of the cave. The words ‘stalactites’ and ‘stalagmites’ can be[ihc-hide-content ihc_mb_type=”show” ihc_mb_who=”2,3,5″ ihc_mb_template=”1″ ] traced back to the Greek word […]
How the King Cobra got its name?
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe King Cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) is one of the most menacing snakes in the world. They are able to reach 5.5 metres in length, making them the longest venomous species of snakes in the world. [ihc-hide-content ihc_mb_type=”show” ihc_mb_who=”2,3,5″ ihc_mb_template=”1″ ] The name ‘King Cobra’ was designated as it possesses large scales on its head that […]