Turning brain drain around to brain gain
Reading Time: 2 minutesHow Experts Abroad Can Fuel Homegrown Success AT the recent 9th Science and Technology Program hosted by the Mustafa Foundation of Science and Technology (MSTF) in Tehran – the impact of brain drain to Muslim countries was discussed. Brain drain has become a common topic of discussion and it is often viewed unfavourably by the countries that […]
Biogenes breaks the mold for graduates in high-tech industry
Reading Time: 4 minutes BY JOTISRI VASUDEVAN & NIK FARAH HANEEM WHEN we envision Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) graduates today, the images immediately spring to mind: pursuing careers in academia and conducting research in various subject of their interest. However, beyond these conventional paths, a myriad of other exciting possibilities emerge. One remarkable trend that showcases the expanding […]
Expert: Remote sensing tech handy in monitoring carbon sink
Reading Time: 3 minutesREMOTE SENSING TECHNOLOGY detects and monitors the physical characteristics of an area by gauging reflected and emitted radiation energy from a distance. More recently the technology came to be used in various aspects of climate change – from predicting the weather, analysing climate pollutants to forest management, says Ts. Dr Wan Shafrina Wan Mohd Jaafar, a […]