‘Hello, how are you?’
Reading Time: 4 minutesA simple yet important question to foster a culture of caring towards struggling parents of special needs children. BY SARAH FAZALUL I AM different, not less..’ is one of my favourite inspiring lines quoted from Professor Mary Temple Grandin. She is a renowned woman scientist who has devoted her life advocating on humane treatment of […]
Cancer hazard in old honey
Reading Time: 2 minutesA recently concluded workshop on communicating research hosted by Malaysian Biotechnology Information Centre (Mabic) and Monash University Malaysia, found potential “science journalists” among researchers. The article published here is also a testimony of the success of the first home-grown science communication teaching module created by Mabic. The writer was given an opportunity to write popular […]
Monash-created zebrafish model to aid epilepsy research
Reading Time: 2 minutesA recently concluded workshop on communicating research hosted by Malaysian Biotechnology Information Centre (Mabic) and Monash University Malaysia, found potential “science journalists” among researchers. The articles published here is also a testimony of the success of the first home-grown science communication teaching module created by Mabic. The writers were given an opportunity to write popular […]
Making science heard via modern technology
Reading Time: 3 minutesIN this age of mass media digitalisation, we see ourselves being slaves to our devices. Boon or bane: You decide! It is an inevitable change that we need to embrace as we see our world being more replaced by machines. As far as we see this true, we need to step up to societal changes. […]
Jom Science, Malaysia!
Reading Time: 2 minutesKUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Biotechnology Information Centre (Mabic) is taking Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) to social media in its new initiative, Jom Science, Malaysia! The project aims at showcasing science, research and the personalities behind these in Malaysia to the general public. “It will be a colourful engagement with science with huge doses […]
A better bread?
Reading Time: 3 minutesBY SADEQUR RAHMAN There are few more evocative words than bread in almost any language. From the Lord’s prayer in the Bible to Marie Antoinette’s unfortunate “Let them eat bread” comment (which she apparently did not make) to Indira Gandhi’s “Roti Kapad aur Makan” slogan and that of many other politicians, the word “bread” has […]
A journo’s changed perception on GMOs
Reading Time: 4 minutesBY MUHAMMAD LUQMAN Decades of unscientifically proven facts on genetically modified organisms (GMOs) issued by green pressure groups and global anti-GMO organisations – have generally created a negative world view of one of science’s most advanced technology. How such campaigns and bad press affect the adoption of GMOs in countries like Pakistan and India is […]
‘Short Course’ attracts biotech players
Reading Time: 2 minutesA total of 28 biotech players from Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, and Pakistan participated in the first Asian Short Course on Agribiotechnology, Biosafety Regulations, and Communication (ASC2018) in Bandar Sunway, Selangor, Malaysia from August 13-17, 2018. The Asian regional short course was organised to give better understanding to the participants on the entire value chain related […]
Dr Kye says it all for TB research and science communication
Reading Time: 6 minutesGuest writer with The Petri Dish (PD), Shawn Keng, interviewed Universiti Sains Malaysia’s Dr Khayriyyah Hanafiah or more popularly known as Dr Kye recently. Kye had impressed an international audience by contesting against participants from 27 countries and emerged the FameLab International 3-minute science talk World Champion. Kye shares her thoughts on her participation in […]
Innovated device helps disabled woman stand up
Reading Time: 2 minutesA recently concluded workshop on communicating research hosted by Mabic and UMXcelerate found hidden science communication talent among researchers. The articles published here are the testimonies of the success of the first home-grown science communication module created by Mabic. This article is one of the first attempt by both authors to write popular science articles. […]