Study shows how a woman's brain reorganises during pregnancy
Researchers said they have for the first time mapped the changes that unfold as a woman's brain reorganizes in response to pregnancy.
Sat Oct 05 2024
No link between mobile phones and brain cancer, WHO-backed study says
Despite the huge rise in the use of wireless technology, there has not been a corresponding increase in the incidence of brain cancers.
Wed Sep 04 2024
Text-to-speech brain implant restores ALS patient's voice
A man with ALS regained his ability to communicate using a Blackrock Neurotech text-to-speech brain implant.
Sun Aug 18 2024
How is digital technology affecting our kids' sleep?
What we do and don't know about how digital technology is affecting our kids' sleep and what we can do about it.
Sun Aug 04 2024
Deaths due to hemorrhagic stroke on the rise
Haemorrhagic stroke is more deadly as it can happen in an instant due to the drastic rise in pressure in the brain.
Sat Jul 13 2024
Musk's Neuralink says tiny wires of brain chip in first patient now stable
Neuralink is testing its implant to give paralysed patients the ability to use digital devices by thinking alone.
Thu Jul 11 2024
Actress Sharon Stone lost millions in savings after 2001 stroke
Sharon Stone said people financially "took advantage" of her while she was recovering from a near-fatal stroke.
Wed Jul 10 2024
[COLUMNIST] Harvesting genius: Unravelling the complex dance of brain drain
Malaysia's most brilliant minds persist in "vibrating and shaking" other countries, leaving a palpable void in their homeland.
Mon Jun 03 2024
Musk's Neuralink seeks to enroll three patients in brain implant study
Neuralink is testing its implant designed to give paralyzed patients the ability to use digital devices by thinking alone.
Wed May 29 2024
Thai hospital says 20 people from Singapore Airlines flight remain in intensive care
Of the 40 people on the flight still under treatment, 22 patients have spinal cord injuries and six have brain and skull injuries, he said.
Thu May 23 2024
[COLUMNIST] Malaysian brain drain: Voices echoing through research
Analysis of extensive empirical research on the M'sian brain drain highlights a persistent and substantial issue spanning several decades.
Thu May 16 2024
People with two copies of a risk gene have genetic form of Alzheimer's, scientists say
The reclassification could change Alzheimer's research, diagnosis and approaches to treatment, according to the researchers.
Sun May 12 2024
Extreme heat is closing schools, widening learning gaps worldwide
High temperatures slow down the brain's cognitive functions, lowering pupils' ability to retain and process information.
Sun May 05 2024
[COLUMNIST] Unlocking opportunities: Streamlining immigration for Malaysian brain gain
Brain drain has long been a persistent issue in Malaysia, studied repeatedly even before the twenty-first century.
Mon Apr 22 2024
Synchron, a rival to Musk’s Neuralink, readies large-scale brain implant trial
Synchron's device is delivered to the brain via the large vein that sits next to the motor cortex in the brain.
Tue Apr 09 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024