How does a disease spread from animals to humans? A lot has to do with people’s behaviour
A spillover event occurs when a communicable disease agent crosses the species barrier from animals to humans.
Fri Aug 23 2024
55 years after first moon landing when a 'small step for man' became a 'giant leap for mankind'
Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin traveled to the lunar surface and became the first humans to walk on the moon on July 20, 1969.
Sat Jul 20 2024
FEATURE - AI or humans? Rainforest seeks partner to police ghost roads
Being able to use a program that would allow AI to do automatic snapshots across vast areas would be a game-changer for ecologists.
Sun Jun 16 2024
The case for coding automated vehicles with human values
As with other forms of AI, humans must weigh the costs and benefits of incorporating this new technology into their lives.
Sat Jun 08 2024
No reports of anthrax disease in Malaysia - DVS
Anthrax disease is a zoonotic illness that can infect both animals and humans and can be fatal.
Tue Apr 02 2024
Humans give more viruses to animals than they give us, study finds
Wild animals in particular were much more likely to experience human-to-animal transmission than the other way around.
Sat Mar 30 2024
Use of chicken manure is discouraged, says Mohamad Sabu
Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said the use of chicken manure can also cause disease to humans.
Wed Dec 13 2023
Study finds AI-created Caucasian faces can look more real than humans
The same was not true for images of people of colour.
Sat Nov 18 2023
In the face of western hypocrisy and inaction, Malaysia must take the lead on the situation in occupied Palestine
The Israeli narrative, fully backed and supported by certain Western countries, has cast the Palestinians as less than humans.
Thu Nov 02 2023
How virtual humans might help our lonely elderly
Intelligent virtual human companions could help address the social isolation felt by many older people.
Sat Oct 07 2023
Zambia find shows humans have built with wood for 476,000 years
These artifacts represent the oldest-known example of humans building wooden structures.
Sat Sep 23 2023
Human-machine teams driven by AI are about to reshape warfare
Aerial, land and underwater robots, teamed with humans, are poised to play a major role in warfare.
Sun Sep 10 2023
India suspends another drugmaker's licence over tainted cough syrup
The WHO flagged contamination with unacceptable amounts of diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol, which are toxic to humans when consumed.
Tue Jul 25 2023
How aspartame made the agenda of the WHO's cancer research arm
The designation as "possibly carcinogenic to humans" will provide an incentive to fund more rigorous research into the safety question.
Fri Jul 14 2023
New study suggests COVID spread from deer to humans multiple times
Evolutionary analysis showed these white-tailed deer viruses originated from at least 109 independent spillovers from humans.
Thu Jul 13 2023
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 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