Clam makes comeback from extinction off shores of Croatia
The clams shells can grow as much as 120cm across, play an important ecological role by filtering sea water, allowing organisms to flourish.
Sun Dec 17 2023
Dumbing down or wising up: How will generative AI change the way we think?
What happens in a world where AI algorithms decide what information is perpetuated, and what is left by the wayside?
Fri Oct 13 2023
Pollution choking Thailand's north hits tourism, worries public
Thailand's health ministry urged the public to avoid outdoor activities and wear masks that can filter particles.
Tue Apr 11 2023
[COLUMNIST] Social media as tool for national disunity
Social media is employed as a powerful filter/paradigm by which real-world dynamics is reducible to the twin lens of race and religion.
Tue Apr 04 2023
Tennis - Osaka keen to tune out doubters and spark successful run in Madrid
Osaka said she is filtering out any negativity in her preparation for the claycourt season as she continues to heal.
Thu Apr 28 2022
'TikTok is having a bad war,' say disinformation experts
The war in Ukraine has rapidly positioned TikTok as the number one source of misinformation thanks to its minimal filtering of content.
Thu Apr 07 2022
Elephant dung filters botanical mix for South African gin maker
The artisanal gin-making used to create the aromatic spirit after they've passed through the digestive tract of an elephant.
Fri Feb 18 2022
Twitter wants to help you alleviate the stress of negative comments with these new tools
Between trolls and hate raids, nobody is truly safe from receiving a negative comment at some point.
Tue Sep 28 2021
Jagger calls Watts the rock that held the Rolling Stones together
The Rolling Stones get back on the road this weekend without drummer Charlie Watts.
Fri Sep 24 2021
Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts dies after tour pull out
Watts, widely regarded as one of the coolest men in rock, a jazz enthusiast and a snappy dresser, died on Tuesday.
Wed Aug 25 2021
Double-masking helps filter more particles - Dr Noor Hisham
Double-masking or wearing a cloth mask on top of a medical-grade mask helps filter more particles than wearing a single cloth mask alone, said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Fri May 28 2021
Facebook touts progress in curbing hate, violent content
Facebook said refinements in artificial intelligence have helped it filter out more hateful and violent content.
Thu May 20 2021
Researchers pioneer a technique to filter water with corn leftovers
A group of American engineers has come up with a plan to create activated carbon from corn waste.
Sun May 02 2021
Instagram launches feature to tackle hate speech, abuse
Users can use their discretion to report, delete or open messages, which will be sorted into a hidden requests folder.
Wed Apr 21 2021
Does house sanitation prevent COVID-19 infection?
The outbreak of COVID-19, with the first case detected in the country early last year, has changed the people's lifestyle, economically, socially, as well as in terms of healthcare.
Sun Mar 21 2021
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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