Malaysia initiates MSPO 2.0 benchmark to boost sustainable palm oil production
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) Standard MS2530:2022 (MSPO 2.0) officially came into effect in early January – introducing stricter guidelines for sustainability, traceability, and ethical practices in palm oil production. In a media statement, MSPO said that MSPO 2.0 improves upon the original MSPO 2013 Standard by adopting stricter and more comprehensive requirements, aligning with […]
Methane Matters: Innovating for a greener tomorrow
Reading Time: 2 minutesMethane, a greenhouse gas far more potent than carbon dioxide, is under the spotlight as nations strive to meet the Global Methane Pledge (GMP) target of cutting emissions by 30% by 2030. At the 1st Kansai Japan and Southeast Asia Methane Awareness and Monitoring Roundtable Discussion, hosted by Dr Wong Yong Jie and Dr Yasue Bo […]
Antarctica is shockingly fast in getting greener, with a 14-fold increase in plant coverage since 1986 due to warming.
Reading Time: 4 minutesAs the world celebrated the 65th anniversary of Antarctic Day on December 1, we are reminded of the importance of Antarctica, not just as a remote, frozen wilderness but as a region critical to understanding global climate dynamics. Believe it or not, Antarctica is shockingly fast in getting greener, with a 14-fold increase in plant coverage […]
Science communication in Pakistan: Bridging the gap and inspiring curiosity
Reading Time: 4 minutesScience communication plays a pivotal role in shaping societies by fostering curiosity, innovation, and critical thinking. In Pakistan, the need for effective science communication is greater than ever, given the gaps in public understanding and the limited exposure to scientific inquiry in schools. Addressing this challenge has been the mission of the Khwarizmi Science Society (KSS), […]
Memes improve learning and attitude toward science
Reading Time: 3 minutesA study of capuchin monkeys (Sapajus libidinosus) in the Serra da Capivara National Park – located in the state of Piauí, Brazil, in the semi-arid biome called Caatinga – shows that tolerance is extremely important for social learning, which is acquired by observing other members of the same group. The results have been published in the […]
Study: Social bonds are essential for capuchin monkeys to learn new skills
Reading Time: 3 minutesA study of capuchin monkeys (Sapajus libidinosus) in the Serra da Capivara National Park – located in the state of Piauí, Brazil, in the semi-arid biome called Caatinga – shows that tolerance is extremely important for social learning, which is acquired by observing other members of the same group. The results have been published in the […]
Young visionary: Youths must grab opportunities in agriculture
Reading Time: 2 minutesWith the advent of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (IR 4.0), various industries, including agriculture, have undergone significant transformations, especially in terms of techniques and methods that align with modernization trends. An alumnus of the Faculty of Agriculture, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Muhammad Shafiq Saari, 34, emphasized that the agricultural business in Malaysia is vast and that […]
Applied Science In Our Daily Life
Reading Time: 3 minutesChemistry and Physics: A Powerful Partnership in Technology Science thrives when disciplines work together, and chemistry and physics are no exception. Their collaboration underpins many of the technologies we use daily. Let’s explore how these two fields come together to make such innovations possible: Batteries: A Chemical and Physical Marvel Batteries rely on chemical reactions to generate […]
China revises law to boost popularisation of science
Reading Time: 4 minutesTwenty-two years since its enactment, China’s Science and Technology Popularization Law was revised for the first time in December last year, amid the country’s rapid advancements in high-tech fields. Yin Hejun, minister of science and technology, told Xin Hua News Agency, that revising the law was imperative as China currently faces several challenges in science popularization, […]
Zero tolerance in methane emissions: A key step towards climate change mitigation
Reading Time: 3 minutesAMIDST the global urgency to combat climate change, Malaysia stands at the crossroads. The question looms: Is achieving zero-tolerance towards methane emissions a realistic goal for the nation? Methane, a gas you can’t see or smell, is a major contributor to global warming. It’s responsible for nearly half of the one-degree increase in Earth’s average temperature […]