Tatler Asia lists science crusader Mahaletchumy as one of Asia’s 100 most influential persons
Reading Time: 2 minutesTATLER ASIA’S December 2023 issue unveiled 100 of Asia’s most influential persons. Among those who were honoured in this year’s roster of extraordinary Asians is The Petri Dish editor-in-chief Ts. Dr Mahaletchumy Arujanan who is also executive director of the Malaysian Biotechnology Information Centre (Mabic). Having been selected in this group of definitive 100 titans, Mahaletchumy […]
Islamic scientists share stardust moment
Reading Time: 3 minutesTHE fifth edition of the Mustafa Prize was hosted in Isfahan, Iran, this year to celebrate scientific excellence of Muslim scientists from around the world. More than 100 scientists from 57 countries were present at the Chehel Sotoon Palace in Isfahan – a city famous for its Pero-Islamic architecture. The award was established in 2012 for […]
Want to be in STEM? Follow the trail set by these three women
Reading Time: 6 minutesTHREE women in Sunway University tell the stories of their postgraduate and postdoctoral journey in renowned institutions that led them to teach, research, and inspire young people. The Petri Dish spoke to these women in STEM; Associate Professor Dr Jactty Chew, Associate Professor Dr Felicia Chung, and Associate Professor Dr Kavita Reginald. They shared what inspired them to pursue […]
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Bt Eggplant Scientist Hailed As One of Asia’s Top 100 Scientists
Reading Time: < 1 minuteDR DESIREE M. HAUTEA of the Institute of Plant Breeding of the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) was recognized this year by the Asian Scientist Magazine for her contributions in the research and development towards adoption of the Bt eggplant in the Philippines. Hautea is the project leader of the Bt Eggplant Project, an initiative […]
Dr Khalid Yusoff – Tribute to a great man of science
Reading Time: 3 minutesBy Joseph Masilamany THE recent passing of Prof Datuk Dr Khalid Yusoff at the age of 66 leaves a vacuum in the corridors of Malaysian academia. At the time of his passing, he was UCSI University President and Vice-Chancellor. UCSI Group founder and chief executive officer Datuk Peter Ng, in a statement, said that the […]
Discovery of black holes and the Milky Way’s darkest secret win Nobel for three
Reading Time: 2 minutesTHREE Laureates share this year’s Nobel Prize in Physics for their discoveries about one of the most exotic phenomena in the universe, the black hole. Roger Penrose showed that the general theory of relativity leads to the formation of black holes. Reinhard Genzel and Andrea Ghez discovered that an invisible and extremely heavy object governs […]
Malaysian researchers discover unique lineage of Covid-19 virus in the country
Reading Time: 2 minutesKUANTAN: A consortium of researchers performing a whole genome sequencing of the prevailing Covid-19 virus in the country have discovered that the virus strains have [ihc-hide-content ihc_mb_type=”show” ihc_mb_who=”2,3,5″ ihc_mb_template=”1″ ] evolved from different lineages. The team from Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP), Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia (UIAM) Kuantan and Makmal Kesihatan Awam Johor Baru were led by UMP’s Dr Hajar […]
Man rooted to the soil earns World Food Prize 2020
Reading Time: 3 minutesDES MOINES, Iowa: The World Food Prize – usually likened to being the “Nobel for Agriculture” was awarded to Rattan Lal, an Indian-American soil scientist. Lal earned the 2020 award for his research which led to improved food [ihc-hide-content ihc_mb_type=”show” ihc_mb_who=”2,3,5″ ihc_mb_template=”1″ ] production and a better understanding of how atmospheric carbon can be held […]
Indigenous STEM Awards winner role model for next generation
Reading Time: 3 minutesBY LOUISE JECKELLS The Indigenous STEM Awards recognise the achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander science, technology, engineering or maths (STEM) professionals, students, schools, teachers and mentors working in Indigenous STEM education. They’ve been running since 2016, celebrating 46 winners from across Australia. Josh is a Wajarri Yamatji man who grew up in the south west […]