Catching up with an IT hypnotherapist
Reading Time: 3 minutesIN the intricate labyrinth of our minds lie vast reserves of untapped power waiting to be discovered. Our minds are vast repositories of our past experiences – shaping our perceptions of both, present realities and future possibilities. “If left unattended, our minds may dwell on unpleasant memories, keeping us preoccupied. It will require mindful effort […]
Malaysian haematologist among four winners of the Shaw Prize
Reading Time: 2 minutesAMONG the four scientists who won the 2024 Shaw Prize is a Malaysian haematologist and alumna of Universiti of Malaya (UM). Dr Swee Lay Thien of the National Institutes of Health, United States and Dr Stuart Orkin from the Harvard Medical School were awarded the prize in equal shares for the Life Science and Medicine […]
Global study: More than half of branded plastic pollution linked to 56 companies
Reading Time: 2 minutesA NEW STUDY published in Science Advances found more than half of branded plastic pollution found in the environment was linked to 56 companies. CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, co-authored the paper along with 12 other international organisations, providing the first-ever quantification of products from global plastic producers in the environment through audit events. Researchers […]
I want science in the country to do well, says new CRMY chief
Reading Time: 2 minutesCANCER Research Malaysia (CRMY) announced the retirement of Professor Datin Paduka Dr Teo Soo Hwang, the founding Chief Executive Officer and Chief Scientific Officer (CSO), effective April 30, 2024. Serving as the Founding Chief Executive from January 2001 to March 2003 and again from July 2006 to February 2020, she has been a driving force […]
Study: Potential carcinogens present inside your car
Reading Time: 3 minutesTHE air inside all personal vehicles is polluted with harmful flame retardants—including those known or suspected to cause cancer—according to a new peer-reviewed study published in Environmental Science & Technology. Car manufacturers add these chemicals to seat foam and other materials to meet an outdated federal flammability standard with no proven fire-safety benefit. “Our research […]
IMU University steps into the future with new brand and direction
Reading Time: < 1 minuteI want science in the country to do well, says new CRMY chief IMU UNIVERSITY (formerly known as International Medical University) has taken a bold step into the future, unveiling a strategic, inclusive new brand and direction that is aligned with the “One Health” concept espoused by the World Health Organization (WHO). One Health champions […]
Guts and Glory Probiotics – transforming gut health, slowing down ageing
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIN A WORLD where the desire for well-being and longevity never wanes, local scientist Dr. Muganti Rajah Kumar is lending her innovative creation—Guts and Glory Probiotics. Armed with a PhD in gut-brain health, she is on a mission to combat ageing and age-related diseases through her pioneering probiotic product. Muganti’s journey began with a deep […]
Celebrating International Biodiversity Day with thoughts on sustainable development
Reading Time: 2 minutesAS the global community is called to re-examine our relationship with the natural world, one thing is certain: despite all our technological advances, we are completely dependent on healthy and vibrant ecosystems for our water, food, medicines, clothes, fuel, shelter, and energy, just to name a few. This involves respecting, protecting, and repairing our biological […]
Insects key to survival of migratory birds
Reading Time: 2 minutesTHE World Migratory Bird Day campaign in 2024 will focus on the importance of insects for migratory birds, and highlight concerns related to decreasing populations of insects. Insects are essential sources of energy for many migratory bird species, not only during the breeding seasons but also during their extensive journeys, and greatly affect the timing, […]
Survival of our ecosystems depends on the survival of bees
Reading Time: 2 minutesBEES and other pollinators, such as butterflies, bats, and hummingbirds, are increasingly under threat from human activities. Pollination is, however, a fundamental process for the survival of our ecosystems. Nearly 90% of the world’s wild flowering plant species depend, entirely, or at least in part, on animal pollination, along with more than 75% of the […]