Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Sudan war deaths are likely much higher than recorded, researchers say
The estimate includes some 26,000 people who suffered violent deaths, a higher figure than one currently used by UN for the entire country.
Fri Nov 15 2024
Most Taiwanese believe China unlikely to invade in coming five years, poll shows
Taiwan's people are concerned about other Chinese threats, including military drills and propaganda campaigns, says an INDSR researcher.
Wed Oct 09 2024
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
Earth to have second "tiny moon" for 2 months
The researchers say Earth's gravity will pull the tiny moon toward our planet and act like the regular moon, orbiting the Earth.
Fri Sep 20 2024
North Korea's Kim Jong Un oversees tests of 'suicide drones'
Kim Jong Un urges researchers to develop artificial intelligence for the unmanned vehicles.
Mon Aug 26 2024
PM calls on all parties to support Malaysia's aspiration to be top 20 AI nation
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim urges collaboration among researchers, developers and leaders to responsibly and ethically advance AI technology.
Mon Aug 19 2024
Say cheese: Japanese scientists make robot face 'smile' with living skin
The result, though eerie, is an important step towards building more life-like robots, said lead researcher Shoji Takeuchi.
Sun Aug 04 2024
Consider This: MyOBI 2024 - How State Budgets Measure Up
Are you aware of how your state's budget is being managed? As a citizen, you have the right to be informed about how your money is spent, and to demand stronger oversight by independent institutions. The Malaysian Open Budget Index, MyOBI, which is an initiative driven by the think tank IDEAS Malaysia, aims to shine a light on how transparent and accountable our state governments are with their budget processes. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Alissa Rode, Senior Manager of Research at IDEAS Malaysia and lead researcher for Malaysia in the Open Budget Survey, and Michelle Ng, Member of the Selangor State Legislative Assembly for Subang Jaya and member of the Selangor State Public Accounts Committee.
Fri Aug 02 2024
World's forests failed to curb 2023 climate emissions, study finds
A record amount of carbon dioxide entered Earth's atmosphere last year, further feeding global warming, the researchers said.
Tue Jul 30 2024
Australian researchers turn morning coffee waste into greener concrete
Millions of tons of used coffee grounds are produced globally and most are sent to landfills where they emit methane as they break down.
Sat Jun 01 2024
Kirin's electric spoon leaps from Ig Nobel infamy to the dinner table
Researchers claim the electrified spoon can promote healthier eating by enhancing salty tastes without extra sodium.
Sun May 26 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
Teens see social media algorithms as accurate reflections of themselves, study finds
Researchers understand that teens are at an especially malleable stage in the formation of personal identity. .
Sun May 05 2024
Orangutan's use of medicinal plant to treat wound intrigues scientists
The researchers said the orangutan's wound self-treatment did not appear to be happenstance.
Fri May 03 2024
'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