Tag: December
Ban on GM crops hurting productivity, says retired don
A BAN on genetically modified (GM) crops in the European Union hurts productivity, according to retired Montana State University Economics Prof Gary Brester (pix)....
Push for pineapples
BCDP introduces first pineapple growing project in Perak
BAGAN DATUK: Malaysia’s pineapple industry is set to expand following the launch of the first Pineapple Farming...
How does a caterpillar turn into a butterfly?
SOME of us may be wondering, how a caterpillar turns into a butterfly. Well in order to become a butterfly, the caterpillar needs to go...
How are instant noodles made?
INSTANT noodles are sold in a precooked and dried noodle block, with flavouring powder and/or seasoning oil. The flavouring is usually in a separate packet,...
FAO: Fast-spreading pests harm food security
COLLECTIVE efforts must be given to combat rapidly spreading, cross-border animal and plant pests and diseases that could harm global food security.
This is according...
Study: Smartphone addiction creates imbalance in brain
RESEARCHERS have found an imbalance in the brain chemistry of young people addicted to smartphones and the internet, according to a study presented recently...
KL summit lends boost to designing future economies
KUALA LUMPUR: The two-day Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GECommunity Summit) 2017 concluded on a new high with stronger and richer participation from aspiring and experienced entrepreneurs,...
Call to reverse world hunger crisis
THE recent increase in the number of hungry people in the world requires immediate action to reverse this situation, FAO Director-General José Graziano da...
The book, ‘Communicating Science’ and the man behind its authorship
THE Honourable Minister for Science, Technology, and Innovation (MOSTI), Datuk Seri Panglima Wilfred Madius Tangau articulates his aspirations, views and struggle in championing science, technology,...
Why stars twinkle in the night sky?
THE song goes “Twinkle twinkle little star…” Ever wonder what is the cause of the twinkling of stars?
Stars twinkle because we view them through our...
