Urban trees are (also) under threat from climate change
There's much talk of the importance of preserving tropical forests, but less so about the need to protect areas of urban forest.
Sun Sep 25 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
How do different people look at the same artwork? This app wants to find out
The goal is to make the application available to a very wide audience in order to obtain a large amount of scientific data.
Mon Nov 22 2021
What is this 'missing matter' of the Universe that has been found?
Researchers succeed in mapping for the first time a galactic wind promoting the exchange of matter between a galaxy and a nebula.
Sun Sep 19 2021
AI joins the fight against antibiotic resistance
Responsible for 700,000 deaths in 2020, drug-resistant disease is a priority health issue for the World Health Organisation.
Tue Mar 30 2021
Humans vs animals: Are we really more intelligent?
Science is increasingly showing us that our superiority is not actually a given.
Thu Feb 25 2021
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024