WITH prevention of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among Malaysians always being a serious issue, it is worthwhile noticing that genetic screening … More
Category: Science & Technology
How 5G could one day help automatically charge wearables like smartwatches
TOKYO : In Japan, a trial programme will soon get underway to test the wireless charging of wearables via the … More
Meet Dr Vincent, the first professor of urology at Cambridge in 800 years
The Petaling Jaya-born doctor did not expect the achievement. MALAYSIANSKINI | Dr Vincent J Gnanapragasam was elated when Cambridge University … More
Researcher in Cameroon develops plant-based leukemia treatment
Hundreds of thousands of people suffer from leukemia in all parts of the world, and many ultimately lose their fight … More
Finnish scientists create ‘sustainable’ lab-grown coffee
HELSINKI : Latte drinkers may in the future be sipping on java sourced from a petri dish rather than a … More
Indonesian researchers breed ‘good’ mosquitoes to combat dengue
YOGYAKARTA, Indonesia, Nov 1 (Reuters) : Researchers in Indonesia have found a way to fight disease-bearing mosquitoes by breeding a … More
Affordable EVs in Malaysia – how cheap can electric cars be priced with zero import, excise and road tax?
Prospective electric vehicle owners, this is the moment you’ve been waiting for. Finance minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz announced during his … More
Malaysian gynaecologist creates ‘world’s first unisex condom’
SIBU, Malaysia, Oct 28 (Reuters) – A Malaysian gynaecologist has created what he says is the world’s first unisex condom … More
Bosnian man builds rotating house for wife
Vojin Kusic, 72, built a house for his wife, Ljubica, that can rotate 360 degrees She wanted bedroom to face the … More
Science seeks ancient plants to save favourite foods
PARIS : From a bowl of rice to a cup of coffee, experts say the foods we take for granted … More
‘Father of Pakistan’s nuclear programme’ Abdul Qadeer Khan dies
Pakistani atomic scientist died after being transferred to the hospital with lung problems. Abdul Qadeer Khan, revered as the father … More
A Chilean tree holds hope for new vaccines – if supplies last
CASABLANCA, Chile (Reuters) : Down a dusty farm track in Chilean wine country, behind a wooden gate wrapped in chains, … More
Technology to transform bauxite red mud into fertile soil nearly a reality
A new technology that could transform the bauxite residue known as ‘red mud’ into a soil-like material capable of hosting … More
How blind spot warnings could be displayed directly in motorcycle mirrors
YAMAHA has filed a new project with the Japanese Patent Office for a system that alerts motorcycle or scooter riders … More
StixFresh innovative sticker helps maintain freshness of fruits
KUALA LUMPUR : To avoid losses and wastage of fruits, Information Technology graduate, Zhafri Zainuddin, introduced a sticker which is … More
Malaysian girl who won invention awards highlighted on James Corden’s show
Corden talks about Maryam Muzamir in an episode on sustainability. The work of 11-year-old Maryam Muzamir with converting seafood shells … More
Scientists in Singapore transform fruit leftovers into antibacterial bandages
Scientists at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore are tackling food waste by turning discarded durian husks into antibacterial gel … More
Sinopharm’s COVID booster reverses antibody decline, enhances cell-based responses – study
The study also shows it enhances cell-based responses. BEIJING (Reuters) : A third shot of Sinopharm’s COVID-19 vaccine leads to … More
11-Year-Old Malaysian Bags 3 International Awards For Her New Invention
Maryam Muzamir created a sustainable type of livestock feed made from common food waste. Throughout the pandemic, many Malaysians have … More
Four Countries Agree to Test Cross-Border Payments Using Digital Currencies
Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, and South Africa will test cross-border payments using CBDCs The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) announced yesterday … More
Heron Preston Collaborates with Mercedes-Benz on Collection Made from Recycled Airbags
Preston’s style and sustainable ethics team up with Mercedes-Benz for a new concept collection created from recycled airbag systems. Fifty … More
IJN performs Asia’s first innovative heart valve treatment
KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): Institut Jantung Negara (IJN) became the first hospital in Asia to succeed in performing a new innovative … More
Spanish engineers extract drinking water from thin air
SEVILLE, Spain (Reuters) : A Spanish company has devised a system to extract drinking water from thin air to supply … More
Citrus crush: The lamp 3D printed from orange peel (VIDEO)
MILAN : Milan-based start-up Krill Design has 3D printed a touch-activated lamp from Sicilian orange peel. As well as smelling … More