Memes improve learning and attitude toward science
Reading Time: 3 minutesA study of capuchin monkeys (Sapajus libidinosus) in the Serra da Capivara National Park – located in the state of Piauí, Brazil, in the semi-arid biome called Caatinga – shows that tolerance is extremely important for social learning, which is acquired by observing other members of the same group. The results have been published in the […]
Young visionary: Youths must grab opportunities in agriculture
Reading Time: 2 minutesWith the advent of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (IR 4.0), various industries, including agriculture, have undergone significant transformations, especially in terms of techniques and methods that align with modernization trends. An alumnus of the Faculty of Agriculture, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Muhammad Shafiq Saari, 34, emphasized that the agricultural business in Malaysia is vast and that […]
Applied Science In Our Daily Life
Reading Time: 3 minutesChemistry and Physics: A Powerful Partnership in Technology Science thrives when disciplines work together, and chemistry and physics are no exception. Their collaboration underpins many of the technologies we use daily. Let’s explore how these two fields come together to make such innovations possible: Batteries: A Chemical and Physical Marvel Batteries rely on chemical reactions to generate […]
China revises law to boost popularisation of science
Reading Time: 4 minutesTwenty-two years since its enactment, China’s Science and Technology Popularization Law was revised for the first time in December last year, amid the country’s rapid advancements in high-tech fields. Yin Hejun, minister of science and technology, told Xin Hua News Agency, that revising the law was imperative as China currently faces several challenges in science popularization, […]
Herbs – A word of caution
Reading Time: 3 minutesAs Malaysia takes the helm as Chair of ASEAN, we are presented with a golden opportunity to lead the region into a new era of innovation, collaboration, and technological advancement. This leadership role is not merely ceremonial; it comes with the responsibility and privilege of steering Southeast Asia toward a future defined by shared prosperity and resilience, […]
Ilanarul champion in ‘Who Wants to be a Scientist 2024?’
Reading Time: 3 minutesIn a thrilling culmination of the “Who Wants to be a Scientist 2024?” competition, Ilanarul Yuvarajah from SJKT Ko Sarangapani, Kedah, emerged as the champion, earning the title of ‘Ariviyal Ainthiram Ambassador’, and walking home with RM2,500 cash prize. Held at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), the final round brought together five young finalists who showcased […]
Prioritising Community over Commercialisation for a Sustainable Malaysia
Reading Time: 3 minutesBy : HOE-HAN GOH As we observe October as academia month and join the global celebration of International Open Access Week, from October 21 to 27, Malaysia stands at a unique crossroads in its scientific journey. This year’s theme, “Community over Commercialisation”, resonates with Malaysia’s goals for sustainability and inclusive growth in an era marked […]
It’s all in a day’s work for Segamat girl Puspa, playing ‘Daktari’ in Nigeria
Reading Time: 3 minutesWatching Dr Puspa Ramloo, who hails from Segamat, Johor at work in her House of Pluto veterinary clinic in Lagos, seems like a scene out of Daktari – an American made-for-TV, 60s serial starring main actor – Marshall Thompson as veterinarian Dr Marsh Tracy, and Cheryl Miller as Paula Tracy who played the good doc’s […]
Rosey Yunus: Empowering Women Drives Economy, Social Development
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Sarawak Women of Tomorrow Bootcamp is a shining example of how the government, private sector, and civil society can work together to ensure that women are not only given a seat at the table but empowered to lead confidently. Keynote Address on Women Leadership The Deputy Minister of Women and Early Childhood Development Sarawak, […]
Invest Selangor hosts slew of biotech activities before year-end, S-BIOCO at service of investors
Reading Time: 2 minutesInvest Selangor Highlights Selangor’s Vibrant Life Sciences Ecosystem Through Key Initiatives and Upcoming Events By TRINAYAANI JEYANDRAN Supporting Investors in Selangor’s Life Sciences Industry Invest Selangor recently hosted a networking event through the Selangor Biotechnology Coordination Office (S-BIOCO). The event offered a detailed overview of the services provided to support investors in Selangor. These initiatives […]