OFAB-Kenya Fetes Top Journalists in Science Media Awards
Reading Time: 2 minutesTHE Kenya Chapter of Open Forum on Agricultural Biotechnology in Africa (OFAB-Kenya) has celebrated exemplary science journalism and feted three top journalists for their contribution in promoting agricultural biotechnology. The celebrations were held during a media awards gala held in Nairobi on October 28, 2021. Speaking during the event, Australian High Commissioner to Kenya His Excellency […]
Dean: Attitude triumphs over aptitude in producing ‘global’ students
Reading Time: 5 minutesPROF DR ABHI VEERAKUMARASIVAM who was the first Asian to win the FameLab International Award in 2015, a Cambridge graduate and an active cancer researcher plays multiple national and international leadership and strategic roles related to life sciences. He shares his thoughts with The Petri Dish Editor-in-chief, DR MAHALETCHUMY ARUJANAN, on producing globally competent students […]
Communicating the art of ‘communicating science’ through FameLab
Reading Time: 5 minutesA SCIENCE COMMUNICATION session interestingly brought together a geneticist, a futurist, a microbiologist and an environmentalist on one virtual stage. On a virtual webinar platform, the four speakers from the four vastly contrasting fields of science delivered a highly-spirited discussion to an audience consisting of enthusiastic and aspiring science communicators. The Famelab Webinar hosted on March […]
FameLab: Journey into Global Science Communication
Reading Time: 2 minutesScience communication is a field that is gaining momentum globally and skills in science communication are becoming critical for any STEM careers such as educators, scientists, engineers, regulators, policymakers, medical doctors and those who work in STEM-related companies. Covid-19 and emerging technologies are creating more demand for science communicators. However, questions on how to become […]
Webinar: Women in STEM
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAre you a woman who is passionate about STEM but unsure where the career pathway may lead? Want to learn about the opportunities and challenges faced by other women in STEM? Join us on Saturday, 6 March 2021 at 4.30 p.m. to hear women leaders share their experiences and challenges in STEM education and careers, […]
What piece of crime scene evidence is responsible for identifying over 93 per cent of human remains?
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHISTORICALLY, teeth have been used for identification in forensic science investigations. It is among the sturdiest parts of the human body and they are often the best-preserved part of human remains. There is no registered dental database of human teeth made readily available for identification purposes unlike the national fingerprint identification data systems. So police […]
Science and scientists held in high esteem across the world
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA NEW international survey conducted by Pew Research Center says scientists and their research are widely viewed in a positive light across global publics, and large majorities believe government investments in scientific research yield benefits for society. The international survey, conducted in 20 publics across Europe, the Asia-Pacific region, and in the United States, Canada, Brazil, and Russia finds […]
Medicinal cannabis may reduce behavioral problems in kids with intellectual disabilities
Reading Time: 2 minutesCANNABIDIOL, a type of medicinal cannabis, may reduce severe behavioural problems in children and adolescents with an intellectual disability a new study has found. The pilot study, led by the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) and published in the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, recorded a clinically significant change in participants’ irritability, aggression, self-injury, and yelling. The […]
The Rukun Negara and modern science and technology
Reading Time: 3 minutesTHE Rukun Negara which was launched on August 31st, 1970 comes in two parts: the objectives and the principles. Now on its golden anniversary, it is again the principles that are being emphasised; just like in the past the objectives are always elided. The result is that many are unaware of the transformational message of Rukun Negara […]
Malaysian researchers discover unique lineage of Covid-19 virus in the country
Reading Time: 2 minutesKUANTAN: A consortium of researchers performing a whole genome sequencing of the prevailing Covid-19 virus in the country have discovered that the virus strains have [ihc-hide-content ihc_mb_type=”show” ihc_mb_who=”2,3,5″ ihc_mb_template=”1″ ] evolved from different lineages. The team from Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP), Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia (UIAM) Kuantan and Makmal Kesihatan Awam Johor Baru were led by UMP’s Dr Hajar […]