Singapore scientists develop way to convert sewage sludge into green hydrogen, animal feed
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSCIENTISTS at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), have developed an innovative solar-powered method to transform sewage sludge — a by-product of wastewater treatment — into green hydrogen for clean energy and single-cell protein for animal feed. Published in Nature Water, the sludge-to-food-and-fuel method tackles two pressing global challenges: managing waste and generating sustainable resources. […]
Scientists: Advances in AI can help prepare for the next pandemic
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIN the next five years, integrating AI into country response systems could save more lives by anticipating the location and trajectory of disease outbreaks. A global group of researchers call for better collaboration between academia, government, and industry, to ensure safety, accountability and ethics in the use of AI in infectious disease research. A study […]
From Bloopers to Breakthroughs: Science Communication strategies for Gene Editing
Reading Time: 3 minutesWHAT can gene editing experts learn from communicating genetic modification? What is the right strategy for public acceptance? These are just some of the questions answered in the chapter “Communicating Genome Editing: Editing the Bloopers from the Past Science Communication Strategies” authored by Dr Mahaletchumy Arujanan, ISAAA Global Coordinator and Executive Director of the Malaysian […]
Malaysia must sign at least eight protocols to use nuclear energy: Mosti
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAT LEAST eight important protocols or conventions by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) need to be signed and ratified before Malaysia can explore generating electricity using nuclear energy. Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation (Mosti) Chang Lih Kang said the use of nuclear technology, particularly for energy generation, is governed by various international conventions […]
The potential of low glycemic index (Low GI) rice
Reading Time: 2 minutesLOS BAÑOS: A new paper recently published by scientists from the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and the Max Planck Institute is exploring the potential of low glycemic index (Low GI) rice to combat the growing diabetes epidemic, particularly in Asia. The rise in type 2 diabetes poses a significant global health challenge, with over […]
Singapore and Japan unveil world’s deepest ocean art installation
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSINGAPORE is now the first country to have an art installation 7,000 metres beneath the ocean. It comprises three metal cubes designed by Singaporean artist Ms Lakshmi Mohanbabu, the first Singaporean to send her artwork into space on the International Space Station in 2022. A tribute to all those impacted by natural disasters, these artworks […]
Researchers discover two new bush crickets in Sabah
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA COLLABORATIVE research project involving the Sabah Forestry Department (SFD), Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum (LKCNHM) at the National University of Singapore, and French National Museum of Natural History Museum (MNHN), has led to the discovery of two new species of bush crickets (katydids). The discovery was reported by the Borneo Post recently. According […]
Brazilian Fish and CAT introduce first gene-edited tilapia
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBRAZILIAN FISH, a leading tilapia producer, announces the successful development of gene-edited tilapia in Brazil, in partnership with the Center for Aquaculture Technologies (CAT) in the United States. The initiative aims to improve the productivity and yield of tilapia by accelerating breeding efficiency from 20 years of conventional breeding program to just one year. CAT […]
Uncovering the Past with Science: A conversation with Nasha Rodziadi Khaw
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe world of archaeology has come a long way from the days of brush and trowel. Today, cutting-edge technologies such as DNA analysis, remote sensing, and artificial intelligence are reshaping how researchers decode history. Associate Professor Dr. Nasha Rodziadi Khaw, Deputy Director at the Centre for Global Archaeological Research, Universiti Sains Malaysia, is at the […]
USM leads marine conservation with tiger prawn re-stocking
Reading Time: 2 minutesUSM PENANG: The Centre for Marine and Coastal Studies (CEMACS) of Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) has taken a leading role in a large-scale marine conservation effort with the recent release of 10,000 tiger prawns (Penaeus monodon) off the coast of Pulau Betong, Penang. As a key scientific partner in the Penang South Island (PSI) Ecology […]