New species of Amazon anaconda, world's largest snake, discovered
It was thought that there was only one species of green anaconda in the wild, but the scientific journal Diversity this month revealed that the new "northern green anaconda" belonged to a new species.
Fri Mar 01 2024
Moon lander Odysseus mission to be cut short after sideways touchdown
It remained to be seen how much scientific data might be lost as a result of the shortened lifespan of Odysseus.
Tue Feb 27 2024
US achieves first moon landing in half century with private spacecraft
NASA hailed the landing as major achievement of sending commercially flown spacecraft on scientific scouting missions to the moon.
Fri Feb 23 2024
[COLUMNIST] Deep Diving AI on Steroids: Redefining Survey & Analysis
AI, with its array of software code replicating human skills and cognitive abilities, has made an indelible mark on scientific research.
Mon Dec 25 2023
The Future Is Female: Women in Science - Women Making Waves in Scientific Discovery
For 25 years, the L’Oréal Foundation and UNESCO have been working together to empower and promote women in science through the ‘For Women in Science’ programme. Malaysia has been part of the programme for the last 18 years, during which over RM1.5 million in research grants have been awarded to more than 51 women scientists in recognition of their achievement in science. On this episode of #TheFutureIs Female Melisa Idris speaks to this year’s Malaysian beneficiaries: Dr Acga Cheng from UM, Dr Che Azurahanim Che Abdullah from UPM, and Dr Elena Azizan from UKM.
Sun Dec 03 2023
Chandrayaan-3 mission aims for pivotal scientific contribution
Dr T.V. Venkateswaran said the data collected would enhance the reliability of remote sensing observations conducted globally.
Tue Aug 29 2023
Gov't to unveil results of own analysis of Fukushima release plan Friday
The outcome of a scientific analysis of the discharge plan, based on the findings of an on-site inspection of the plant is completed.
Thu Jul 06 2023
Costa Rica says China apologizes for balloon 'incident' over its airspace
China's embassy in San Jose apologised, while insisting the balloon was focused on scientific research, mainly weather studies.
Tue Feb 07 2023
Decision on optional use of facemasks based on data, studies - Muhyiddin
Muhyiddin said that he believed the decision to set the use of face masks in buildings as an individual choice, is made based on data and scientific studies from a public health point of view.
Wed Sep 07 2022
Malaysia invites China, ASEAN countries to join MyPAiR programme - Noraini
Malaysia has invited China and other ASEAN countries to join the MyPAIR programme to carry out scientific-based learning.
Wed Aug 24 2022
NASA to launch rockets from Australia's north for scientific studies
It will be the first time the space agency will fire rockets from a commercial facility outside the United States.
Thu Jun 09 2022
World Oceans Day 2022: Collective effort needed to protect oceans
Dr Wan Izatul Asma said according to the latest United Nations scientific data, the big fish population had decreased by 90 pct.
Wed Jun 08 2022
A new magazine wants to help you spot scientific fake news
The magazine is fighting against the spread of so-called fake news by teaching readers how to determine if scientific news is true or not.
Sat Apr 23 2022
The Future Is Female: Bridging Science & Society
Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Mahaletchumy Arujanan about the importance of science communication in closing the gap between technical experts and society, as well as increasing the sense of wonder and interest in the sciences.
Dr Mahaletchumy Arujanan is the Executive Director of the Malaysian Biotechnology Information Center (MABIC), and the Editor-in-Chief of The Petri Dish, Malaysia’s first science newspaper. In 2015, Dr Maha was listed by the Scientific American Worldview as one of the World’s 100 Most Influential People in Biotechnology.
Dr Mahaletchumy Arujanan is the Executive Director of the Malaysian Biotechnology Information Center (MABIC), and the Editor-in-Chief of The Petri Dish, Malaysia’s first science newspaper. In 2015, Dr Maha was listed by the Scientific American Worldview as one of the World’s 100 Most Influential People in Biotechnology.
Wed Mar 23 2022
Scientists use ants to sniff out cancer
It seems that some ants might be able to differentiate cancerous cells from healthy cells in humans, thanks to their sense of smell.
Thu Mar 10 2022
Bursa Malaysia bermula positif, lepasi 1,600 mata
Pada 9.06 pagi, indeks petunjuk utama FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) naik 4.87 mata kepada 1,602.26 daripada 1,597.39 semalam.
Tue May 07 2024
Jenazah Hail Amir selamat dikebumikan
Jenazah Allahyarham Datuk Hail Amir selamat dikebumikan di Tanah Perkuburan Islam Ukay Perdana di sini, pada jam 11 pagi tadi.
Tue May 07 2024
Ringgit dibuka tinggi berbanding dolar AS
Pada 9 pagi, ringgit naik kepada 4.7360/7405 berbanding dolar US daripada 4.7380/7405 ketika ditutup pada Isnin.
Tue May 07 2024
Projek bercampur Ho Hup bernilai RM1 bilion di Bukit Jalil dihentikan, Exsim beli tanah RM110 juta
Perjanjian pelupusan yang dimeterai bertujuan untuk memperbaiki kedudukan kewangan kumpulan itu.
Tue May 07 2024
Puluhan pokok tumbang di 10 kawasan sekitar George Town
Sejak pukul 11 malam hingga 1 pagi, sebanyak 10 lokasi pokok tumbang dan dahan patah dilaporkan kepada petugas aduan hotline MBPP.
Tue May 07 2024
PRK KKB: Calon PH puas hati proses undi awal berjalan lancar
Menurut Sock Tao, dengan proses yang lancar itu secara langsung dapat memastikan ramai keluar mengundi.
Tue May 07 2024
Tarmimi pasti merindui gurauan Hail Amir
Allahyarham Hail Amir yang dikenali sejak zaman bujang seorang yang disayangi ramai sahabat, kongsi Ahmad Tarmimi.
Tue May 07 2024
Prestasi ringgit setakat 7 Mei 2024
Ketua Ahli Ekonomi Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid berkata kadar dolar AS/ringgit bermula rendah pada RM4.7330 semasa awal sesi dagangan hari ini namun kemudiannya susut secara beransur-ansur ke arah RM4.7413 pada sesi petang.
Tue May 07 2024
Cef maut motosikal langgar kerbau
Muhammad Firdaus Mohamad, beralamat di Sungai Panching Timur disahkan meninggal dunia di tempat kejadian.
Tue May 07 2024
Prestasi Bursa Malaysia setakat 7 Mei 2024
Jumlah dagangan meningkat kepada 4.48 bilion unit bernilai RM3.12 bilion daripada 3.87 bilion unit bernilai RM3.15 bilion pada minggu lepas.
Tue May 07 2024