Borneo states yield 27 new plants and animals in 2021
Reading Time: 7 minutesAmong the remarkable species discovered is the Paralaoma sarawakensis land snail which was found with its very striking shell sculpture in the former gold district of Bau. CONSIDERING the millions of plant and animal species that exist on Earth, just under two million have been formally described in the past 250 years of systematic research. While the […]
British Council expands its ‘Women in STEM’ scholarships in East Asia
Reading Time: 2 minutesTHE British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM support women wishing to pursue postgraduate study in science, technology, engineering or maths at a university in the UK. The scholarships will give opportunities to women in eight countries in East Asia to obtain a Master’s degree or Early Academic Fellowship from a UK university, giving them […]
UKM Doctoral Gold Award Receiver Develops Ulam Raja Supplement to Prevent Dementia
Reading Time: 3 minutesBy Murniati Abu Karim THERE is a reason why Cosmos Caudatus or Ulam Raja is touted as the King of Ulam. According to Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) lecturer Dr You Yee Xing, 28, Ulam Raja has a promising and potential value of polyphenol and antioxidant content, which have been proven effective in preventing memory loss and increasing cognitive function in the […]
Study: Children are vulnerable to climate change
Reading Time: 2 minutesBy Mohamad Salleh Sulieman CHILDREN proved to be the most vulnerable group due to the impact of climate change, according to a new report.They are also often overlooked in the design of climate laws and policies, the study by UNICEF, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), and Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) found. The study focused on children […]