Breaking Barriers: Women in STEM and the Scholarship That Empowers Them
Reading Time: 4 minutesSTEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) has long been a male-dominated field, but women worldwide are breaking barriers and making groundbreaking contributions. Despite these advancements, systemic challenges persist, limiting their access to opportunities, funding, and leadership roles. Societal norms, cultural biases, and workplace policies continue to shape the gender imbalance in STEM. Addressing these issues […]
Palm Oil’s Hidden Gem
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Experts Discover New CRISPR-Cas Systems
Reading Time: < 1 minuteDUKE University and North Carolina State University researchers reported their breakthrough in finding new CRISPR-Cas systems in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS). One of the promising CRISPR components is called SubCas9. It was isolated from Streptococcus uberis, a bacterium that is commonly found in dairy cows that are also used […]
Red coral colonies survive a decade after being transplanted in the Medes Islands
Reading Time: 2 minutesTHE RED coral colonies that were transplanted a decade ago on the seabed of the Medes Islands have survived successfully. They are very similar to the original communities and have contributed to the recovery of the functioning of the coral reef, a habitat where species usually grow very slowly. Thus, these colonies, seized years ago […]
China’s Technology Rise: Ally, competitor or a threat?
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe ongoing technology war (now tariff war) between the United States and China has sent shockwaves across the global economy. While the bans, sanctions, and trade restrictions have undoubtedly created hurdles for China, there is something undeniably flattering about the situation—after all, the world’s largest economy doesn’t attempt to cripple a competitor unless it sees them […]
Singapore, Vietnam join forces to advance regional healthcare
Reading Time: < 1 minute HANOI, Vietnam – Singapore and Vietnam are deepening their commitment to regional healthcare collaboration with the launch of a new Regional Collaborating Centre (RCC) in Hanoi. A joint initiative by the SingHealth Duke-NUS Global Health Institute (SDGHI) and Hanoi Medical University (HMU), the centre will serve as a vital hub for academic partnerships, medical […]
Art in Science: Media friends celebrate late Azam’s brilliant graphics
Reading Time: 3 minutesThis eulogy honours the life of an extraordinary graphic artist and dear friend, Nor Azam Ahmad. As we reflect on his journey and the profound impact he had on all of us, we are met with a deep sense of loss, but also immense gratitude for the beauty, inspiration, and joy he brought into our […]
Study: Food insecurity creeping up on Malaysians
Reading Time: 2 minutesMINIMUM-WAGE workers in Malaysia must work significantly longer hours than those in other countries to afford basic food items, a study by the Social Wellbeing Research Centre at Universiti Malaya has revealed. The study found that food affordability was a growing concern for many households, a problem exacerbated by low wages which remain far below […]
Scientist claims locating MH370 wreckage
Reading Time: 2 minutesWhile a new search for the doomed MH370 plane is underway between the Malaysian government and Ocean Infinity – a retired research scientist believes he has located the wreckage of the missing Being 777 that vanished on March 8, 2014, en route to Beijing from Kuala Lumpur. Dr Vincent Lyne claims to have pinpointed a […]
Is AI only for computer scientists and programmers?
Reading Time: 2 minutes Technology is changing the world at an incredible speed, and artificial intelligence (AI) is at the centre of this disruption. AI knowledge is not just for computer scientists or programmers; they are becoming essential in all careers. Whether you want to be a doctor, accountant, lawyer, artist, scientist, or engineer, AI will play a […]