Transgenic Cowpea Confers Insect Resistance and Herbicide Tolerance
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA study published in Pest Management Science found that the genetically engineered cowpea line CAP5, expressing a fusion of Cry1Ab-Vip3A and CP4-EPSPS genes, demonstrated strong resistance against major lepidopteran pests and high tolerance to glyphosate. The findings of the study demonstrate the potential of developing insect-resistant and herbicide-tolerant cowpea events. Cowpea is a widely consumed […]
Oceans are heating faster in two bands stretching around the globe
Reading Time: 2 minutesOceans are heating faster in two bands stretching around the globe The world’s oceans are heating faster in two bands stretching around the globe, one in the southern hemisphere and one in the north, according to new research led by climate scientist Dr Kevin Trenberth. In both hemispheres, the areas are near 40 degrees latitude. […]
Malaysia, Japan strengthen ties in green energy and zero-emission initiatives
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMalaysia and Japan have expressed readiness to deepen collaboration in green energy development and technology, as both nations pursue a more sustainable and low-carbon future. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, who is also Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation, said the potential cooperation aligns closely with Malaysia’s National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR). The roadmap […]
Southeast Asia’s fisheries benefit from small-scale, multispecies capture
Reading Time: 2 minutesFor decades, there have been dire warnings about overfishing and the loss of biomass and biodiversity in the world’s fisheries. Yet one region’s capture fisheries have largely maintained their biodiversity and ecological health while still meeting the food needs of the area’s growing population. In a study published in the journal Fisheries Science, Professor Matsuishi Takashi […]
A Flicker in the City: The Accidental Rediscovery of a Rare Firefly
Reading Time: 2 minutesSometimes, the most remarkable discoveries happen by chance. That was the case for Wan Faridah Akmal Jusoh, an entomologist and senior lecturer at Monash University Malaysia, and her assistant, Tan Wei Jack. While going through firefly specimens collected from Bukit Kiara in Kuala Lumpur, they stumbled upon something extraordinary — the third known specimen of […]
Singapore scientists develop way to convert sewage sludge into green hydrogen, animal feed
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSCIENTISTS at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), have developed an innovative solar-powered method to transform sewage sludge — a by-product of wastewater treatment — into green hydrogen for clean energy and single-cell protein for animal feed. Published in Nature Water, the sludge-to-food-and-fuel method tackles two pressing global challenges: managing waste and generating sustainable resources. […]
Scientists: Advances in AI can help prepare for the next pandemic
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIN the next five years, integrating AI into country response systems could save more lives by anticipating the location and trajectory of disease outbreaks. A global group of researchers call for better collaboration between academia, government, and industry, to ensure safety, accountability and ethics in the use of AI in infectious disease research. A study […]
From Bloopers to Breakthroughs: Science Communication strategies for Gene Editing
Reading Time: 3 minutesWHAT can gene editing experts learn from communicating genetic modification? What is the right strategy for public acceptance? These are just some of the questions answered in the chapter “Communicating Genome Editing: Editing the Bloopers from the Past Science Communication Strategies” authored by Dr Mahaletchumy Arujanan, ISAAA Global Coordinator and Executive Director of the Malaysian […]
Malaysia must sign at least eight protocols to use nuclear energy: Mosti
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAT LEAST eight important protocols or conventions by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) need to be signed and ratified before Malaysia can explore generating electricity using nuclear energy. Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation (Mosti) Chang Lih Kang said the use of nuclear technology, particularly for energy generation, is governed by various international conventions […]
The potential of low glycemic index (Low GI) rice
Reading Time: 2 minutesLOS BAÑOS: A new paper recently published by scientists from the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and the Max Planck Institute is exploring the potential of low glycemic index (Low GI) rice to combat the growing diabetes epidemic, particularly in Asia. The rise in type 2 diabetes poses a significant global health challenge, with over […]