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 […]
Agriculture is critical to the nation’s economy
Reading Time: 3 minutesAGRICULTURE was for years the mainstay of the nation’s economy. It accounted for a big slice of the country’s development. Much of the nation’s infrastructure was built with money from agriculture then. Many crops contributed to the nation’s coffers. Many had no qualms about working in agriculture. Coffee growing was big in the 50s. I […]
PtBio’s Bio-Digital Transformation and Genome Editing: Advancing sustainability through innovation
Reading Time: 3 minutesPtBio, a Japanese biotechnology company, is tackling global challenges to achieve a sustainable future by adopting bio-digital transformation (Bio-DX) and advanced genome editing. This article explores the strengths of both Bio-DX and genome editing in driving scientific and industrial advancements. The Power of Bio-DX Bio-DX is the result of collaborative research between Hiroshima University and […]
Alarm over crocodile sighting off Tanjung Aru beach
Reading Time: 2 minutesKOTA KINABALU: A crocodile alert has been issued following a sighting in waters off Tanjung Aru beach here at around 8.15am, Sunday, according to the Kota Kinabalu Civil Defence Force (APM)’s Facebook page. Beach Lifeguard Tower personnel who received a report from a member of the public, immediately raised the red flag and issued warnings […]
Fall Of The Green Planet – Mea Culpa!
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn seventy-five, the warning came A whispered truth, a rising flame Broecker spoke, the world stood still But progress marched against his will Blah, blah, blah—the leaders spoke While forests fell in clouds of smoke Valleys drowned in man’s grand schemes Rivers choked on poisoned dreams The wheels of wealth must turn, they […]