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 […]
Methane Emissions in the Oil and Gas Industry
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‘Carrots’ or ‘Sticks’: Which Climate Policies Matter the Most for Asia?
Reading Time: 3 minutesBY JOTISRI VASUDEVAN IN A world grappling with the urgent need for climate action, two major players, The United States (US) presents the “Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)”, while Europe Reunion (EU) presents its pioneering “Green Deal and Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).” These climate policies of the US and EU are often referred to as […]
Sarawak school wins ‘Repurposing Waste, Countering Cost of Living’ DIY challenge
Reading Time: 3 minutesTHE five-man project team from SMK St. Anthony, Sarikei, Sarawak was named champions of the annual ‘DIY Made Simple’ competition, in an intense contest that saw 439 entries from 180 schools across the country vying for the top accolade. This year’s theme, ‘Repurposing Waste, Countering Cost of Living’, calls for students to enhance school facilities by using […]
Cell AgriTech, leading universities join hands to shape future of cultivated meat
Reading Time: 3 minutesPUTRAJAYA: In a momentous event, Cell AgriTech, the pioneering cultivated meat company, has joined forces with leading academic institutions, including Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), International Medical University (IMU), and Taylor’s University, to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) that mark a significant leap towards reshaping the landscape of biotechnology and food […]
Carbon monoxide turned into a whiff of scent
Reading Time: 2 minutesBY PREVENAA PARAMASIVAN GUCCI has come up with a fragrant innovation by turning the obnoxious odour of industrial waste into a branded perfume spray. The perfume, called “Where My Heart Beats”, was developed by Coty for Gucci’s The Alchemist’s Garden Collection. This perfume is LanzaTech’s carbon-captured ethanol, 100% derived from carbon monoxide waste. LanzaTech employed […]
A Different Path with Fabry
Reading Time: 4 minutesRare diseases often occur in childhood but when it strikes in adulthood, life takes a different course. For Merpati, a school teacher, husband, and father, the burden of Fabry disease was a heavy blow but one he chooses to bear with grace and acceptance. A warm, sunny climate and an abundance of delicious food sounds […]
Strengthening methane management – from science to policy
Reading Time: 5 minutesBY SAARANI VENGADESEN Around 60% of global methane emissions are caused by human activity and comes largely from agriculture, energy and waste. Many global efforts have been initiated in recent times to slash the second most powerful climate pollutant – methane. The Global Methane Pledge (GMP), Global Methane Initiative (GMI), Oil and Gas Methane Partnership (OGMP) […]
Leap into alternative proteins
Reading Time: 4 minutesBY JOTISRI VASUDEVAN JOHOR BARU: The Malaysian Biotechnology Information Centre (MABIC), teamed up with Medhini Group – a leading consulting firm that specialises in building facilities and plants for the high-tech industry to host a one-day “Forum on Alternative Proteins for Food and Feed”, hosted in Johor Baru recently. Bringing together a diverse assembly of industry […]
Maternal immunisation, Tdap vaccination improves survival of newborns
Reading Time: 3 minutesI AM WRITING to support the recent the Ministry of Health’s recent consideration of including the 3-in-1 Tetanus-diphtheria-pertussis (Tdap) vaccine in the public vaccination program for expectant mothers – especially with the latest rise in pertussis cases in the country namely in Rompin and Alor Gajah. I am heartened by the fact that the ministry is […]