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Genetic screening key to mitigating risk factors of non-communicable diseases

WITH prevention of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among Malaysians always being a serious issue, it is worthwhile noticing that genetic screening … More

DNA, Genetic, Nutrigenomics

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

5G, Communications, Devices Wireless, Internet of Things (IoT)

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

Cambridge, Cancer, Predict, Professor, Prostate, Urology

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

Biochemistry, Cameroon, Leukemia, Medicine, Research, Scientists, Syzygium Guineense, Toxicology

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

Coffee, Finland, Scientists

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

Bacteria, Dengue, Mosquitoes, Research, Wolbachia, Yogyakarta

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

2022, Budget, Electric Vehicles (EVs), Excise Duties, Road Tax

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

Condom, Gynaecology, Innovation, Unisex, Wondaleaf

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

Architecture, Bosnia, House, Rotating

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

Coffee, crops, Diversity, Food, Fruits, Genetic, Rice, Vegetable

‘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

Nuclear, Pakistan, Scientist

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

Chile, Covid19, Malaria, Quillaja saponaria, Vaccine

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

Bauxite, Bioweathering, Mineral, Rio Tinto, Waste

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

Blind Spot, motorcycle, YAMAHA

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

Fruits, Innovation, Stixfresh, Waste

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

iCAN 2021, Innovation, James Corden, Livestock Feed, Maryam Muzamir

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

Antibacterial, Bandages, Durian, Nanyang Technological University (NTU)

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

China, Coronavirus, Covid19, SinoPharm, Vaccine

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

Canada, Feed, International Invention Innovation Competition (iCAN), Invention, Livestock, YAM 2.0

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

Digital Currency, Fintech, Money Fund, Project Dunbar, World Bank

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

Airbags, Heron Preston, Mercedes-Benz, Recycle

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

Cardiologist, Heart, Tricvalve

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

Air, Innovation, Water

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

3D-printing, Milan, Ohmie, Organic

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