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 […]
Delving into Basic and Applied Sciences Understanding the Difference Between Basic and Applied Science
Reading Time: 2 minutesScience is all around us! From the smartphones we use to the medicines that keep us healthy, science plays a big role in our lives. But did you know that science is divided into two main types? These are basic science and applied science. Let’s explore what they mean and how they are connected. […]
Novel nanosensor Able to detect and differentiate between iron forms – Fe(II) and Fe(III) – in living plants
Reading Time: 2 minutesSINGAPORE: Researchers from the Disruptive & Sustainable Technologies for Agricultural Precision (DiSTAP) interdisciplinary research group (IRG) of Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART), MIT’s research enterprise in Singapore, in collaboration with Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory (TLL) and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), have developed a groundbreaking near-infrared (NIR) fluorescent nanosensor capable of simultaneously detecting […]
Malaysia initiates MSPO 2.0 benchmark to boost sustainable palm oil production
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) Standard MS2530:2022 (MSPO 2.0) officially came into effect in early January – introducing stricter guidelines for sustainability, traceability, and ethical practices in palm oil production. In a media statement, MSPO said that MSPO 2.0 improves upon the original MSPO 2013 Standard by adopting stricter and more comprehensive requirements, aligning with […]
Methane Matters: Innovating for a greener tomorrow
Reading Time: 2 minutesMethane, a greenhouse gas far more potent than carbon dioxide, is under the spotlight as nations strive to meet the Global Methane Pledge (GMP) target of cutting emissions by 30% by 2030. At the 1st Kansai Japan and Southeast Asia Methane Awareness and Monitoring Roundtable Discussion, hosted by Dr Wong Yong Jie and Dr Yasue Bo […]
Antarctica is shockingly fast in getting greener, with a 14-fold increase in plant coverage since 1986 due to warming.
Reading Time: 4 minutesAs the world celebrated the 65th anniversary of Antarctic Day on December 1, we are reminded of the importance of Antarctica, not just as a remote, frozen wilderness but as a region critical to understanding global climate dynamics. Believe it or not, Antarctica is shockingly fast in getting greener, with a 14-fold increase in plant coverage […]
Science communication in Pakistan: Bridging the gap and inspiring curiosity
Reading Time: 4 minutesScience communication plays a pivotal role in shaping societies by fostering curiosity, innovation, and critical thinking. In Pakistan, the need for effective science communication is greater than ever, given the gaps in public understanding and the limited exposure to scientific inquiry in schools. Addressing this challenge has been the mission of the Khwarizmi Science Society (KSS), […]