Satellites and light reflections help researchers spot coastal plastic waste
Reading Time: 2 minutesMILLIONS of tons of plastic enter the oceans every year. While stopping this flow is crucial, so is tracking down what’s already there so we can clean it up. This cutting-edge research harnesses the latest in satellite technology to do just that. The study, now published in Remote Sensing, used the unique infrared signals reflected by plastics […]
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 […]
Palm oil: More than just cooking oil!
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What is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?
Reading Time: < 1 minuteADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood. It is usually first diagnosed in childhood and often lasts into adulthood. This disorder affects about 6% – 9% of children. However, about 60% of those children continue to have these symptoms as adults. Symptoms of ADHD tend to be noticed at an early age and may […]
How fast a flea can accelerate?
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFLEAS are reddish-brown tiny parasites that live on the exterior of the host. Fleas are blood-sucking insects being carriers of disease and could be serious pests. Fleas do not have wings but have flat bodies and strong legs, which allows them to jump long distances by using their hind legs to propel them. They travel […]
How does crying cause you to have a runny nose?
Reading Time: < 1 minuteEVERYONE has experienced it. You cried when you are sad and tears fell down your cheeks. But cry a little longer and you would have a runny nose too. This runny nose is not mucus, but it actually is tears that came from your eyes! So how does a tear get to your nose? Tears […]
Why does sound move faster in water than air?
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWe know that sound does not travel in outer space because the vacuum environment has no particles to carry the sound wave. This is because sound travels by particles bumping into each other as they vibrate. Therefore, sound can travel through solid, liquid, and gas. Sound waves travel four times faster in water than in the […]
How do penguins survive in saltwater?
Reading Time: < 1 minutePENGUINS are flightless marine birds that live below the equator. Though they are birds, penguins have flippers instead of wings. They cannot fly and on land, they waddle walking upright, though when snow conditions are right, they will slide on their bellies. They are known as expert swimmers and divers in the water. Many penguins […]