Singapore and Japan unveil world’s deepest ocean art installation
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSINGAPORE is now the first country to have an art installation 7,000 metres beneath the ocean. It comprises three metal cubes designed by Singaporean artist Ms Lakshmi Mohanbabu, the first Singaporean to send her artwork into space on the International Space Station in 2022. A tribute to all those impacted by natural disasters, these artworks […]
Researchers discover two new bush crickets in Sabah
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA COLLABORATIVE research project involving the Sabah Forestry Department (SFD), Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum (LKCNHM) at the National University of Singapore, and French National Museum of Natural History Museum (MNHN), has led to the discovery of two new species of bush crickets (katydids). The discovery was reported by the Borneo Post recently. According […]
Uncovering the Past with Science: A conversation with Nasha Rodziadi Khaw
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe world of archaeology has come a long way from the days of brush and trowel. Today, cutting-edge technologies such as DNA analysis, remote sensing, and artificial intelligence are reshaping how researchers decode history. Associate Professor Dr. Nasha Rodziadi Khaw, Deputy Director at the Centre for Global Archaeological Research, Universiti Sains Malaysia, is at the […]
USM leads marine conservation with tiger prawn re-stocking
Reading Time: 2 minutesUSM PENANG: The Centre for Marine and Coastal Studies (CEMACS) of Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) has taken a leading role in a large-scale marine conservation effort with the recent release of 10,000 tiger prawns (Penaeus monodon) off the coast of Pulau Betong, Penang. As a key scientific partner in the Penang South Island (PSI) Ecology […]
Agriculture is critical to the nation’s economy
Reading Time: 3 minutesAGRICULTURE was for years the mainstay of the nation’s economy. It accounted for a big slice of the country’s development. Much of the nation’s infrastructure was built with money from agriculture then. Many crops contributed to the nation’s coffers. Many had no qualms about working in agriculture. Coffee growing was big in the 50s. I […]
PtBio’s Bio-Digital Transformation and Genome Editing: Advancing sustainability through innovation
Reading Time: 3 minutesPtBio, a Japanese biotechnology company, is tackling global challenges to achieve a sustainable future by adopting bio-digital transformation (Bio-DX) and advanced genome editing. This article explores the strengths of both Bio-DX and genome editing in driving scientific and industrial advancements. The Power of Bio-DX Bio-DX is the result of collaborative research between Hiroshima University and […]
Alarm over crocodile sighting off Tanjung Aru beach
Reading Time: 2 minutesKOTA KINABALU: A crocodile alert has been issued following a sighting in waters off Tanjung Aru beach here at around 8.15am, Sunday, according to the Kota Kinabalu Civil Defence Force (APM)’s Facebook page. Beach Lifeguard Tower personnel who received a report from a member of the public, immediately raised the red flag and issued warnings […]
Fall Of The Green Planet – Mea Culpa!
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn seventy-five, the warning came A whispered truth, a rising flame Broecker spoke, the world stood still But progress marched against his will Blah, blah, blah—the leaders spoke While forests fell in clouds of smoke Valleys drowned in man’s grand schemes Rivers choked on poisoned dreams The wheels of wealth must turn, they […]
Breaking Barriers: Women in STEM and the Scholarship That Empowers Them
Reading Time: 4 minutesSTEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) has long been a male-dominated field, but women worldwide are breaking barriers and making groundbreaking contributions. Despite these advancements, systemic challenges persist, limiting their access to opportunities, funding, and leadership roles. Societal norms, cultural biases, and workplace policies continue to shape the gender imbalance in STEM. Addressing these issues […]
Experts Discover New CRISPR-Cas Systems
Reading Time: < 1 minuteDUKE University and North Carolina State University researchers reported their breakthrough in finding new CRISPR-Cas systems in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS). One of the promising CRISPR components is called SubCas9. It was isolated from Streptococcus uberis, a bacterium that is commonly found in dairy cows that are also used […]