New research shows Zika can damage the eyes
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA novel finding from research conducted by Wayne State University School of Medicine Department of Ophthalmology at the Kresge Eye Institute has shown that Zika Virus (ZIKV) caused impaired vision or even blindness. This happens when the virus replicates itself in the retinal cells of the eyes – layer of cells at the back of […]
Bangladesh champions GM crops
Reading Time: 4 minutesSouth Asian nation is world innovator of pest-resistant, nutritionally-fortified biotech crops BY STEVEN CERIER “Agricultural technology has been central in “making the country self-sufficient in food production,” says Bangladesh’s Agriculture Minister Matia Chowdhurry. The country began adopting hybrid seeds in the mid-1990s, and in 2013 became the first nation to commercialise insect-resistant Bt brinjal (eggplant). Currently, […]
Regional platform to share SDG strategies for Southeast Asian nations
Reading Time: 2 minutesSustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that are based on the successes of the Millennium Development Goals came into effect in January 2016 and are targeted to be achieved by 2030. However, the United Nations and its member countries are aware of the reality that a lot of turbulence and headwinds must be navigated to achieve these […]
What causes cats’ eyes to glow?
Reading Time: < 1 minuteYour pet cat may appear tame during the day, but its eyes tend to cast an eerie or ghoulish glow by dusk. Ever wondered what causes it? [ihc-hide-content ihc_mb_type=”show” ihc_mb_who=”2,3,5″ ihc_mb_template=”1″ ] Cats’ eyes are proportionately larger than humans’ eyes and they possess a reflective layer of tissues known as tapetum lucidum. These features enable […]
‘Womb-like’ device could revolutionise care for premature Infants
Reading Time: 3 minutesBY LAUREN SCRUDATO An innovative “bio-bag” system developed by a team of doctors from the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) mimics the environment of a mother’s womb and could provide the physiologic support premature babies need to properly develop. One in ten babies born in the US are considered premature (younger than 37 weeks gestational […]
Why do crocodiles often lie with their mouths open?
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCrocodiles are cold blooded reptiles prevalent in tropical regions of Africa, the Americas, Asia and Australia. They are members of the order Crocodilia that includes alligators, gharials and caimans. Ever seen crocodiles resting or sitting with their mouth open? This is a common practice among crocodiles that is known [ihc-hide-content ihc_mb_type=”show” ihc_mb_who=”2,3,5″ ihc_mb_template=”1″ ] as […]
How camels survive in the desert?
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCAMEL live in hot and dry desert. But how do they survive in the desert? Camels have a thick coat of hair that protects them from the sun. They have wide, soft feet, so they can [ihc-hide-content ihc_mb_type=”show” ihc_mb_who=”2,3,5″ ihc_mb_template=”1″ ]walk a long time in the hot sand. Their large feet spread their weight on […]
How does coffee keep us awake?
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCoffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world. Caffeine, an active ingredient in coffee is a type of stimulant that promotes wakefulness and enhances alertness. The onset of sleepiness is caused by the gradual decline of nerve cell activity. This is caused by[ihc-hide-content ihc_mb_type=”show” ihc_mb_who=”2,3,5″ ihc_mb_template=”1″ ] the binding of a neurotransmitter […]
MTDC rolls out its training academy
Reading Time: 2 minutesAFTER years of being in the business of nurturing entrepreneurs in all areas of technology and at all growth stages, the Malaysian Technology Development Corporation (MTDC) has rolled out its technopreneur training academy, named Tentra (Technopreneur Training Academy) last month. In the last 25 years, MTDC has successfully carved its name as a prime agency […]
Sunshine statistics
Reading Time: 4 minutesBiotech crops known for their multiple green traits continue to see the light of day with a 110-fold increase in grown hectares worldwide since 1996 field. BEIJING: Biotech crops or GM crops surged to a new peak of 185.1 million hectares last year – a global area rebound from 2015, as farmers continue to adopt […]