From plate to closet, how mushrooms are changing the face of fashion
Mycelium, which just a few months ago seemed the stuff of science fiction, is about to enter the luxury market thanks to Stella McCartney.
Sat May 28 2022
Lady Gaga, Spider-Man overlooked by film academy in Oscar nominations
Another surprising absences were Denis Villeneuve, who directed the critically acclaimed science-fiction epic "Dune,".
Wed Feb 09 2022
Are lab-grown oysters the next cultivated food?
Food made in the lab is no longer just the stuff of science fiction.
Sun Jan 23 2022
#StarTrekDay: 54 years and going strong
Live long and prosper as Star Trek Day kicks off today (8 September 2020) globally.
Tue Sep 08 2020
Facebook study confirms literally every stereotype you have about 'cat people'
Facebook found cat people tend to be single, to express a "wider range of emotions" and to harbor an unusually strong interest in fantasy, anime and science fiction.
Tue Aug 09 2016
New York declares 'David Bowie Day' as final play ends
New York declared Wednesday "David Bowie Day" to honor the late music legend and longtime resident, as one of his final works -- a science-fiction play -- closed its run.
Thu Jan 21 2016
Steven Spielberg returns to science fiction in 2017 with 'Ready Player One'
It's now official. Steven Spielberg will direct the film adaptation of Ernest Cline's novel, with Warner Bros. confirming a December 2017 release date.
Tue Aug 11 2015
Movies put viewers' brains on same wavelength, study shows
Science-fiction, action, romance... While individual tastes in movies may vary, neurological responses to what happens on the screen are surprisingly consistent from viewer to viewer.
Sat Apr 12 2014
Stephen King returns with sequel to 'The Shining'
American contemporary horror and science fiction author, Stephen King, has written a sequel to his successful 1977 horror novel, The Shining.
Sun Nov 17 2013
Review: Deep space sublime
Gravity is dubbed as a groundbreaking addition to science fiction action adventure.
Sat Oct 05 2013
Local film '3Genius' set to hit Indian cinemas
A bilingual science fiction film, 3Genius, produced by a local company, is set to hit 160 cinemas in India during the April school holidays.
Wed Jan 09 2013
A 'war' not to be missed
'War of the World: Goliath' is more than just a Malaysian-made movie, a sure hit among sci-fi lovers.
Thu Nov 15 2012
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