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Consider This: Microplastics (Part 2) - The Environmental Cost of Microplastics

Consider This: Microplastics (Part 2) - The Environmental Cost of Microplastics

A recent study, published in the Environmental Science and Technology journal, found that Malaysia has the highest per capita microplastic consumption amongst 109 countries. Malaysia is also among the top ten countries that inhales the most microplastic particles each day. How are these invisible pollutants entering our lives, and what can be done to stop it from continuing to happen? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to hydro-ecologist Professor Dr Christopher Gibbins, Professor at the School of Environmental and Geographical Sciences at University of Nottingham Malaysia.
Tue Jun 18 2024
Consider This: Microplastics (Part 1) - Malaysia Leads in Microplastic Consumption

Consider This: Microplastics (Part 1) - Malaysia Leads in Microplastic Consumption

A recent study, published in the Environmental Science and Technology journal, found that Malaysia has the highest per capita microplastic consumption amongst 109 countries. Malaysia is also among the top ten countries that inhales the most microplastic particles each day. How are these invisible pollutants entering our lives, and what can be done to stop it from continuing to happen? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Professor Dr K. Sudesh Kumar, Professor of Applied Microbiology at USM’s School of Biological Sciences.
Tue Jun 18 2024
Nose jobs top the list of most-searched cosmetic surgery procedures in the US

Nose jobs top the list of most-searched cosmetic surgery procedures in the US

According to a recent study, people are going back to basics, as their interest turns massively to rhinoplasty.
Wed Jan 12 2022
E-commerce: Would you pick slower delivery to cut your carbon footprint?

E-commerce: Would you pick slower delivery to cut your carbon footprint?

A recent study shows that carbon labelling could potentially encourage shoppers to opt for more sustainable shipping methods.
Fri Nov 26 2021
Workers fed up with nights, weekends seek flexible schedules

Workers fed up with nights, weekends seek flexible schedules

A recent study from ManpowerGroup revealed that nearly 40 pct of job candidates worldwide said schedule flexibility is one of their top three factors in career decisions.
Sun Oct 24 2021
Having a hard time putting up with colleagues? Try keeping a gratitude journal

Having a hard time putting up with colleagues? Try keeping a gratitude journal

In a recent study, American researchers set out to see if positive thinking could help.
Sun Oct 04 2020
Aerobic exercise could help slow the progression of Parkinsons disease

Aerobic exercise could help slow the progression of Parkinsons disease

A recent study found that aerobic exercise such as using an elliptical trainer or brisk walking may slow the progression of Parkinson's disease.
Fri Jan 22 2016
Could charity food endorsements steer shoppers away from healthier choices?

Could charity food endorsements steer shoppers away from healthier choices?

Spotting a charity's logo on a food item could lead shoppers into thinking it's healthier than it actually is, according to a recent study.
Mon Sep 21 2015
OECD Report: Malaysia's education system remains a concern, says Ong

OECD Report: Malaysia's education system remains a concern, says Ong

The recent study has raised concerns about the quality of learning and teaching of the subjects and Malaysia's education system as a whole.
Thu May 14 2015
Only a third of American women remain within pregnancy weight gain recommendations

Only a third of American women remain within pregnancy weight gain recommendations

Maternal weight gain exceeds current guidelines in 47% of American pregnancies, according to a recent study, which also revealed that weight gain is below the recommended minimum in 21% of pregnancies
Sun May 10 2015
Strength, endurance exercise both aid weight loss when combined with dietary changes

Strength, endurance exercise both aid weight loss when combined with dietary changes

A team of researchers examined the effects of strength training, endurance exercise and a combination of the two in a recent study.
Mon Apr 27 2015
Reducing salt significantly could be nearly impossible: study

Reducing salt significantly could be nearly impossible: study

A recent study is questioning the World Health Organization's dietary guidelines for sodium and potassium, saying it has set targets that are out of reach in many cultures.
Fri Apr 10 2015
How is your marriage? Check your blood pressure to find out

How is your marriage? Check your blood pressure to find out

A recent study found that a wife's stress could have important implications for her husband's blood pressure.
Thu Apr 09 2015
Adult brains function optimally in the morning, according to multi-age study

Adult brains function optimally in the morning, according to multi-age study

A recent study on brain rhythms heeds strong evidence that seniors perform best in the morning.
Fri Aug 08 2014
Study suggests self-shiatsu for shut-eye

Study suggests self-shiatsu for shut-eye

Self-administration of traditional Japanese massage might be an ideal way to treat insomnia.
Sat Jun 21 2014
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat

'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?

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

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

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

[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

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’ 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

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

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, 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