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 […]
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 […]
PtBio Inc collaborates with Malaysian Universities to create sustainable Biotech solutions
Reading Time: 3 minutesPtBio Inc collaborates with Malaysian Universities to create sustainable Biotech solutions PTBIO INC, a leading Japanese biotechnology company, is forging new pathways to address global environmental and medical challenges through bio-digital transformation (Bio-DX) and advanced genome editing technologies. The company is dedicated to reengineering biological systems across diverse species, with the dual objectives of promoting sustainability and […]
Where Science hits the headlines
Reading Time: 2 minutesAs Malaysia takes the helm as Chair of ASEAN, we are presented with a golden opportunity to lead the region into a new era of innovation, collaboration, and technological advancement. This leadership role is not merely ceremonial; it comes with the responsibility and privilege of steering Southeast Asia toward a future defined by shared prosperity and resilience, […]
Malaysia’s Soaring Sky: Transforming palm waste into sustainable aviation fuel
Reading Time: 2 minutesMALAYSIA, a land synonymous with vibrant palm oil production, grapples with a hidden challenge: managing millions of tons of palm waste annually. But within this challenge lies a golden opportunity – the potential to transform palm oil waste into Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The nation is poised to take its remarkable flight towards a sustainable […]
Herbs – A word of caution
Reading Time: 3 minutesAs Malaysia takes the helm as Chair of ASEAN, we are presented with a golden opportunity to lead the region into a new era of innovation, collaboration, and technological advancement. This leadership role is not merely ceremonial; it comes with the responsibility and privilege of steering Southeast Asia toward a future defined by shared prosperity and resilience, […]
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Study: LNG carbon footprint is worse than coal
Reading Time: 2 minutesLiquefied natural gas (LNG) leaves a greenhouse gas footprint that is 33% worse than coal when processing and shipping are taken into account. This is according to a new study by Cornell University. “Natural gas and shale gas are all bad for the climate. But LNG is worse,” said Robert Howarth, author of the study […]