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Elon Musk’s xAI unveils Grok 3 model to take on ChatGPT, Gemini

Elon Musk’s xAI unveils Grok 3 model to take on ChatGPT, Gemini

Musk calls Grok 3 the "smartest AI on Earth," claiming it outperforms ChatGPT, Gemini, DeepSeek, and Claude in science, math, and coding.
Tue Feb 18 2025
What is the latest science telling us about climate change?

What is the latest science telling us about climate change?

Scientists say evidence shows global warming and its impacts have since been unfolding faster than expected.
Sat Jan 11 2025
Conscious breathing can reduce anxiety and depression - tips for how to do it

Conscious breathing can reduce anxiety and depression - tips for how to do it

The art and science of breathwork has been an important part of human life for more than two millennia.
Sat Jan 11 2025
Long COVID appears to be driven by ‘long infection’. Here’s what the science says

Long COVID appears to be driven by ‘long infection’. Here’s what the science says

Researchers propose several biological mechanisms to explain long COVID.
Sun Dec 01 2024
Governments are pushing teen social media bans - but behind the scenes is a messy fight over science

Governments are pushing teen social media bans - but behind the scenes is a messy fight over science

Does reducing social media improve teen mental health?
Sun Nov 10 2024
Consider This: Malaysia & BRICS (Part 2) — Building the Right Foundation?

Consider This: Malaysia & BRICS (Part 2) — Building the Right Foundation?

Malaysia is set to be officially recognised as one of 13 nations added to BRICS as a partner country, though not as full members yet. But as Malaysia joins this diverse and at times divided group, questions remain about what the country stands to gain—and what it risks. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Tan Sri Dr Munir Majid, Visiting Senior Fellow at the Centre for International Affairs, Diplomacy and Strategy at the London School of Economics and Political Science.
Fri Oct 25 2024
The Future is Female: Gender Equality - Fathers, Families & The Future of Malaysia’s Workforce

The Future is Female: Gender Equality - Fathers, Families & The Future of Malaysia’s Workforce

On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Alice Evans, Senior Lecturer in the Social Science of Development at King's College London, and is currently writing a book titled ‘The Great Gender Divergence’ which aims to explain why some societies have become more gender equal than others. Dr Evans was a speaker at Khazanah Megatrends Forum 2024 on the topic of boosting the Malaysian workforce.
Sun Oct 13 2024
New unproductive forces: The Chinese youth owning their unemployment

New unproductive forces: The Chinese youth owning their unemployment

China is instructed to boost "new productive forces," focusing on AI, robotics, and other targeted areas of science and technology.
Fri Sep 06 2024
A new ‘AI scientist’ can write science papers without any human input. Here’s why that’s a problem

A new ‘AI scientist’ can write science papers without any human input. Here’s why that’s a problem

Sakana AI Labs claims its AI tool can complete a scientific experiment lifecycle for just US$15, cheaper than a scientist's lunch.
Sat Aug 24 2024
Death toll in India's Andhra Pradesh pharma factory blast rises to 17

Death toll in India's Andhra Pradesh pharma factory blast rises to 17

The fire broke out at a privately held Escientia Advanced Sciences' 40-acre manufacturing unit that was operational since 2019.
Thu Aug 22 2024
A huge race is on to develop quantum technologies. The time to discuss risks is now

A huge race is on to develop quantum technologies. The time to discuss risks is now

The film Oppenheimer showed how an earlier wave of quantum research enabled the atomic bomb, and forever changed the international order.
Sun Jul 21 2024
Rethinking drug policy: Punishment to public health

Rethinking drug policy: Punishment to public health

A science-based approach focusing on prevention, treatment, and harm reduction is key to tackling the global drug crisis.
Fri Jul 05 2024
Consider This: Prison Reform - Reintegration Through Employment

Consider This: Prison Reform - Reintegration Through Employment

As Malaysia continues to grapple with the complexities of criminal justice reform, the integration of parolees and former inmates into the workforce remains a critical issue. Is the path from prison to gainful employment paved with enough support or are there gaps that need urgent addressing? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Kausalya Devi Sathoo, Former Deputy Commissioner of the Prisons Department and Dr Mohammad Rahim Kamaluddin, criminologist at UKM’s Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities.
Wed Jul 03 2024
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
China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands

Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy

Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says

Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court

Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch

I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians

The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time

The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says

Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew

Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action

Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action

A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025