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

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