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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Red coral colonies survive a decade after being transplanted in the Medes Islands
Reading Time: 2 minutesTHE RED coral colonies that were transplanted a decade ago on the seabed of the Medes Islands have survived successfully. They are very similar to the original communities and have contributed to the recovery of the functioning of the coral reef, a habitat where species usually grow very slowly. Thus, these colonies, seized years ago […]
Malaysia initiates MSPO 2.0 benchmark to boost sustainable palm oil production
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) Standard MS2530:2022 (MSPO 2.0) officially came into effect in early January – introducing stricter guidelines for sustainability, traceability, and ethical practices in palm oil production. In a media statement, MSPO said that MSPO 2.0 improves upon the original MSPO 2013 Standard by adopting stricter and more comprehensive requirements, aligning with […]
Methane Matters: Innovating for a greener tomorrow
Reading Time: 2 minutesMethane, a greenhouse gas far more potent than carbon dioxide, is under the spotlight as nations strive to meet the Global Methane Pledge (GMP) target of cutting emissions by 30% by 2030. At the 1st Kansai Japan and Southeast Asia Methane Awareness and Monitoring Roundtable Discussion, hosted by Dr Wong Yong Jie and Dr Yasue Bo […]
Antarctica is shockingly fast in getting greener, with a 14-fold increase in plant coverage since 1986 due to warming.
Reading Time: 4 minutesAs the world celebrated the 65th anniversary of Antarctic Day on December 1, we are reminded of the importance of Antarctica, not just as a remote, frozen wilderness but as a region critical to understanding global climate dynamics. Believe it or not, Antarctica is shockingly fast in getting greener, with a 14-fold increase in plant coverage […]