Scientists surprised by source of largest quake detected on Mars
With future human missions to Mars in mind, a greater understanding of Martian seismic activity is pertinent.
Sat Oct 28 2023
If humans lived on the planet Mars, this is what our home might look like
Millions of dollars have been invested in the exploration of Mars, with a view to developing space tourism, or even someday settling there.
Sun Oct 23 2022
NASA's InSight lander detects space rocks as they slam into Mars
Scientists are now gaining a fuller understanding of this Martian trait, with help from NASA's robotic InSight lander.
Tue Sep 20 2022
Chinese spacecraft acquires images of entire planet of Mars
Among the images were China's first photographs of the Martian south pole, where almost all of the planet's water resources are locked.
Wed Jun 29 2022
NASA rover Perseverance collects first Martian rock sample
NASA chief and former astronaut Bill Nelson hailed it as "a momentous achievement."
Wed Sep 08 2021
'Nihao Mars': China's Zhurong rover touches down on Red Planet
A triumph for Beijing's increasingly bold space ambitions and a history-making feat for a nation on its first-ever Martian mission.
Sat May 15 2021
NASA extracts breathable oxygen from thin Martian air
The feat marked the first experimental extraction of a natural resources from the environment of another planet for direct use by humans.
Thu Apr 22 2021
The rocks on Mars suggest it used to look like Earth. What happened?
Two new studies look at a curious transition period in Martian history, when the planet went from being warm and wet to the dry, frozen place we know today.
Mon Jul 04 2016
2016 Oscars: A non-movie critic's choice for Best Picture
ASTRO Awani's Hafiz Marzukhi takes time out from his usual duties, without prior approval from his editors, to weigh on who will win the top prize at the 88th Annual Academy Awards.
Sun Feb 28 2016
'The Revenant' leads Oscar nominations
"The Revenant," a harrowing survival thriller starring Leonardo DiCaprio as a 19th century fur trapper, topped the Oscars nominations list Thursday with 12 nods, including for best picture and actor.
Fri Jan 15 2016
Matt Damon wins Globe for best actor in comedy for 'The Martian'
Matt Damon won the Golden Globe for best actor in a comedy or musical film on Sunday for his role in "The Martian."
Mon Jan 11 2016
'Mad Max: Fury Road' is surprise best film choice of Board of Review
Action adventure "Mad Max: Fury Road" was named the best film of 2015 on Tuesday by the National Board of Review.
Wed Dec 02 2015
Box Office: 'Goosebumps' tops 'The Martian,' 'Crimson Peak' falls flat
Aside from "Goosebumps," the weekend's best performer was "Bridge of Spies," the Steven Spielberg Cold War drama that raked in $15.4 million.
Mon Oct 19 2015
'The Martian' is a smash hit in China, and that's probably no accident
The phenomenon of Hollywood casting the Chinese in a flattering light to do better in the Mainland's huge box office market, is real.
Tue Oct 13 2015
Box Office: 'Pan' flops with $15.5 million, 'The Martian' keeps top spot
Warner Bros. spent $150 million to bring "Pan" to screens and millions more in marketing, but the big-budget fantasy mustered a puny $15.5 million opening.
Mon Oct 12 2015
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024