Ban on GM crops hurting productivity, says retired don
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA BAN on genetically modified (GM) crops in the European Union hurts productivity, according to retired Montana State University Economics Prof Gary Brester (pix). At the Montana Farm Bureau Annual Convention in Billings, Professor Brester explained that claims that European yields without GM crops match those in the US the debate is not taking into […]
Push for pineapples
Reading Time: 2 minutesBCDP introduces first pineapple growing project in Perak BAGAN DATUK: Malaysia’s pineapple industry is set to expand following the launch of the first Pineapple Farming Project in Perak under the Bioeconomy Community Development Programme (BCDP). Overseen by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) and Malaysian Bioeconomy Development Corporation (Bioeconomy Corporation), the project involves […]
How does a caterpillar turn into a butterfly?
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSOME of us may be wondering, how a caterpillar turns into a butterfly. Well in order to become a butterfly, the caterpillar needs to go through four stages which are egg, larva, pupa and adult. In the first stage, the butterfly eggs are usually laid on the leaves of plants. The egg shape depends on the […]
How are instant noodles made?
Reading Time: < 1 minuteINSTANT noodles are sold in a precooked and dried noodle block, with flavouring powder and/or seasoning oil. The flavouring is usually in a separate packet, although in the case of cup noodles the flavouring is often loose in the cup. Some instant noodle products are seal packed; these can be reheated or eaten straight from the […]
FAO: Fast-spreading pests harm food security
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCOLLECTIVE efforts must be given to combat rapidly spreading, cross-border animal and plant pests and diseases that could harm global food security. This is according to the assessment of representatives from over 20 countries who attended a meeting organised by the United Nations – Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), World Organisation for Animal Health, Bioversity […]
Study: Smartphone addiction creates imbalance in brain
Reading Time: 2 minutesRESEARCHERS have found an imbalance in the brain chemistry of young people addicted to smartphones and the internet, according to a study presented recently at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). According to a recent Pew Research Center study, 46 percent of Americans say they could not live without their […]
KL summit lends boost to designing future economies
Reading Time: 3 minutesKUALA LUMPUR: The two-day Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GECommunity Summit) 2017 concluded on a new high with stronger and richer participation from aspiring and experienced entrepreneurs, more in-depth discussions on the drivers of future economies, and richer ecosystem involvement to positively shape our future economy. “In a year, we have turned the GECommunity Summit into a must-attend […]